With the passing of a new year, many look to start fresh and plan the year ahead. This can include moving house, which can be a huge and exciting chapter of your life – a chance to start over. However, it can also be incredibly daunting and may take some time to settle. Here are …
The thought of using your own style and imagination to create your own decor may sound fun and appealing, but the actual practicalities often come screaming into focus when your living room seating plan just won’t fit into the space, or a penchant for rich antique woods suddenly absorbs light leaving a room dark and …
Whether you’re ready or not, 2018 is coming to a rapid close. The good news is, 2019 brings with it a multitude of amazing new interior design trends. From kitchens to bathrooms and everything in between, these ideas will give you some interesting options to explore in the New Year. Here are the top 5 interior …
Who can resist a quaint village market street? With swing signs, florals and a hodge-podge of architectural styles, this high street in the town of Prestbury in Cheshire is a stereotypical snapshot of the timeless charm of a preserved English village centre. Here’s a closer look at this quaint village:
As we have established, a front door can make or break the look of a house. The style can set the tone for the rest of your home. So with this post, we decided to go hunting for some real-world examples in an archetypal village, spotting tips and tricks to consider when choosing cottage doors…
If ever there was a plant so intrinsically linked with English architecture, it is ivy. Abundantly green and voracious, ivy can climb and cover walls like no other climber, making it perfect for covering any ugly walls or fences. This traditional English pub in the heat of a village goes all out and shows the …
There is something so iconic about the symmetrical Georgian cottage with its four windows, central front door, picket gate and lush front garden. The Box Tree House combines all the requisite elements to achieve the English Cottage look.
There is something so sturdy and reliable about brick, but red brick goes a step further and adds a brightness and sense of style to what could otherwise have been a dark or bland build. These red brick townhouses are a perfect example of style meeting substance.
Victoria Roper-Curzon is not only co-designer of the children’s clothing range Elfie, but also the owner of an increasingly popular instagram account which follows her and her family, and their gorgeous ‘Mary Poppins style’ holiday home. If you’re looking for some serious decor inspiration here’s a look inside Victoria Roper-Curzon’s Cottage in Hampshire:
