Three new mosaic tiles from the Kimberley Loves with Wickes range show how marble has moved beyond the classic, with colour, texture and personality Marble has long been the material of choice for a timeless, luxurious finish. For generations it meant polished white slabs, grand hallways and hotel bathrooms, admired for its elegance but rarely seen as playful. Read the rest
INTERIORS
Sophie Paterson Academy and The Mood Board: Learning Luxury Interior Design From the Studio Itself
I first found Sophie Paterson the way so many of us did: scrolling Instagram and stopping dead at a room so beautifully layered, so calm and so quietly luxurious that I had to know who designed it. From there it was YouTube, and from YouTube it became a habit. Read the rest
How to Create a Cosy Autumn Interior with the Mrs Hinch Collection
If, like me, you love decorating your home for autumn, there’s no better place to go than Home Bargains. You can dress your whole house from one shop, and at bargain prices too. The latest Mrs Hinch collection is perfect for it, with pieces for every room in the house. Read the rest
Think Pink: The Asymmetric Bookcase That Turns Storage Into a Statement
There’s a quiet rule in most homes that bookcases should behave themselves. They sit flush against a wall, shelves at regular intervals, painted the same white or grey as the skirting, doing their job without drawing attention. This bespoke pink bookcase by Sussex joinery studio Wood Works Brighton breaks that rule entirely, and it’s all the better for it. Read the rest
Bewdley by Magnet: The Shaker Kitchen That Looks Bespoke
Solid ash, Georgian-style detailing and a cherry-red shade with real staying power. Magnet’s award-winning Bewdley range is its most premium collection yet, bringing handmade character to a high-street price. Here’s what you get, and what you don’t. Some kitchens are built for the photograph. Read the rest
Dark Showering: The Viral Wind-Down Ritual Turning Your Bathroom into a Sanctuary
Forget the quick rinse before bed. The latest wellness trend asks you to switch off the lights and slow down, and it costs next to nothing. For most of us, the evening shower is purely functional: in, out, and into pyjamas as quickly as possible. Read the rest
