I’m not a big follower of interior trends because I think they just encourage us to buy (and waste) more. But there is one theme permeating the interiors world right now that I am paying attention to, and that’s sustainability. I don’t even like […]
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I’m a great believer in the importance of designing homes that feel good as well as look good. But that’s easy to say – what does interior design for wellbeing mean in practice? Designing for wellbeing Your living space is an extension of your […]
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Years ago when I was working for a charity we ran a gruelling event on the other side of the world. Every day started with a team meeting at 7am in a windowless office, and we’d be on the go until the early hours […]
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Do you sometimes feel that you are drowning in clutter? Having too much stuff in your home can definitely ruin the look of your living space, but did you know that it can also have a big impact on your mental health? When life […]
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To me, a home that feels good is one that does good as well. It’s one that creates a healthy space for you and anyone else that you live with, and doesn’t cause unnecessary harm to the planet or to other people in the […]
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As human beings, we have a basic need to be connected to the natural world. Study after study has confirmed that when we spend time in nature our well-being increases and there are measurable effects on our minds and bodies. From our immune systems […]
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Okay, I admit it. I’ve fallen under the spell of Marie Kondo as much as anyone else. I raced through her Netflix series, Tidying Up, which has been attracting crazy amounts of attention since it was released. And I’d already read her bestselling book, […]
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I’ve been working with a close friend of mine over the last few weeks, helping her to create a space that she actually wants to live in. She has a beautiful home, recently renovated. Like many renovations, this one created a large open plan […]
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