The below images are from a 1930's semi, rented out for many years and in dire need of a refurb. Everything needed rethinking, especially when walls started to fall down. On their own. The bathroom was particularly bed, a combination of mould, deadly electrics and poor planning. The doorway was directly at the top of... Continue Reading →
Tips: How to luxe up a bathroom roller blind
The finished Liner Luxe bathroom cried out for a glamorous twist to the window treatment, but it had to be practical too. Roman blinds are elegant but with a family using the room for regular showers, the steam and dampness can be a problem for folded material. The very words 'roller blind' may conjure up... Continue Reading →
Preparing for the Ideal Home magazine shoot
It's the Ideal Home Magazine photo shoot tomorrow at our Liner Luxe bathroom, and there are always last minute arrivals and alterations and tweaks to be done. For my long-suffering other half, this is generally how it goes.... 'Hey Mart, we're just going to take a few snaps next week of that bathroom we did,... Continue Reading →
Philippe Starck heads for the heat of the kitchen
Miele Kitchens is being rebranded as Warendorf, named after the town where the factory is located. Catchy huh?! Anyway, much more exciting is that they've got (read - paid a huge amount of money for ) Philippe Starck to design a kitchen range for them. Expect a blurring of boundaries and a fresh take on... Continue Reading →
Design – London Design Festival 09 steps into the Limelight
London Design Festival 09 reminded me of my very favourite drink this year - a long (as it snaked around London), slender (as it was more streamlined than last year), refreshing (as ever!) G&T with a great big slice of zesty lime to smack your tastebuds where it matters. Everywhere you turned, a certain vibrant... Continue Reading →
Feature for 25 Beautiful Homes November 2009
Have been popping into the garage all week to get November's copy of 25 Beautiful Homes and finally it dropped onto the shelves today. Flicked through to find our cute little monochrome apartment on Page 112 entitled 'Wise Investment'. It's a lovely article and talks of inventive ideas and bargain buys, all spot on for... Continue Reading →
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