There are plenty of real life awe-inspiring gardens around the world, but when it comes to film they can really be taken to the next level. Intricate film sets, CGI and fantasy plots mean that gardens shown on screen can be even more breathtaking than what’s possible in reality. From the talking flowers of Alice…
From whipping up a batch of delicious pancakes for your loved one on a Sunday morning, to listening to your children talk about their day over an after-school snack, it’s clear that the kitchen is the heart of the home. While there’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa after a long day at…
There’s nothing like strolling through a beautiful garden on a warm sunny day; whether it’s your own back garden or a larger tourist attraction. Gardens come in all shapes and sizes; from a precisely designed Japanese Zen garden, to a wild meadow full of flowers, but they all offer a tranquil space to sit and…
A fountain can add an extra special element to your garden whatever its size; from a large multi-tiered water feature to a small fountain gently trickling in the corner. However, not all fountains are created equal, and there are some truly awe-inspiring fountains around the world that are worth visiting in their own right. From…
Have you always dreamt of being the envy of your neighbours? That your home is featured in magazines like Vogue, Architectural Digest, House and Garden, or perhaps, quickly snapshotted and then uploaded onto an aesthetic, design-focused Instagram account? If this sounds like you, then why not update and transform the exterior of your home? It…
The characterful honey-hued exterior of quaint cottages and elegant mansions is one of the reasons the Cotswolds is one of the most frequented areas for tourists and staycationers. An idyllic countryside retreat, many flock to historic chocolate box towns like Bourton-on-the Water, Winchcombe, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cirencester and Tetbury to name a few. All of these…
If you step into the home of any palatial residence or beautiful museum, it is likely that your eyes wall fall upon a sculpture. Whether classical or modern, these contoured beautiful pieces are a result of painstaking efforts, numerous hours and the steadiest hands. In fact, for many of these sculptures, it can be hard…
Have you ever dreamt of transforming your home into a gingerbread cottage, a house of sweets, a French chateau, or a glittering ice palace? For many, the escape into a fairytale world is the perfect antidote to the often chaotic twists and turns of modern life. If you are thinking of renovating your home, but…
When designing a home, it can be easy to focus one’s attention on the main attractions of a property, making our kitchens, bedrooms and living spaces into stunning examples of great interior design. However, this does sometimes mean that other areas of your house can look somewhat generic in comparison. A prime area of…
It is no secret that stone features are becoming an interior design characteristic that cannot be ignored. An elegant feature, stone brings in elements of the outside, and perfectly fits with a sophisticated and modern bathroom or kitchen. Stone can be used for a variety of bathroom and kitchen applications including: Worktops Splashbacks Flooring Walls…