The new neutrals: how to do beige (but not in a boring way)

The new neutrals: how to do beige (but not in a boring way)

For most of my life I’ve been a staunch supporter and probably even an honorary member of the Beige is Bland club. But having just swapped a Victorian terrace in the city for a Georgian country house, the style I loved in our East London life doesn’t necessarily translate in an historic home with roughhewn oak beams and ombre sunsets in giant Suffolk skies.

My old go-to neutral, a soft pure white, feels a little too clean for muddy boots and gravel drives. So I’ve been pondering ways to nail these earthier neutral schemes without a result that’s too safe or soulless.

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Nursery reveal: a modern, colourful baby girl's room

Nursery reveal: a modern, colourful baby girl's room

Almost as soon as we found out we were expecting, nursery design ideas started whirling around in my head. Because really, what could be more fun than designing a baby’s room.

I knew I wanted it to be colourful and fresh, and as I’m still on a buy-less-stuff mission, I wanted to make do with some things we already had kicking around the house.

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Master bedroom revamp plans: creating baby-ready bedroom calm with Tielle Love Luxury

Master bedroom revamp plans: creating baby-ready bedroom calm with Tielle Love Luxury

I’ve always been a light sleeper at the best of times and a solid night’s sleep is the first thing to go out the proverbial bedroom window when life gets a little stressful. So with the impending arrival of a tiny new human, most of my thoughts have moved into the ‘will I ever sleep again?’ realm.

Perfect timing then to be teaming up with premium bed linen aficionados Tielle Love Luxury who are celebrating their 5th birthday this month. I’ll be reviewing a set of their beautiful luxe bedding, sharing my plans for creating the ultimate haven of baby-ready bedroom calm, and getting the inside scoop from Tielle founder Joe Molloy on what the world’s best hotels look for in bed linen

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Make it mustard: how to use earthy yellow in every room

Make it mustard: how to use earthy yellow in every room

I’ve teamed up with Artfinder to share four distinct looks for using mustard in any room of your home - four perfect pairings of my top mustard-y art picks from their online marketplace alongside some killer furniture pieces and home accessories. Mostly high street but with a few high end head-turners too.

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The best wall lights with plugs - part 1: black & brass

The best wall lights with plugs - part 1: black & brass

What does this image have to do with wall lights with plugs (or wall sconces with in-line switches if you’re posh or American or posh and American)?

I have this empty and slightly awkward narrow-but-tall stretch of wall next to the sofa, above the side table. In an ideal world I would have had it wired for a wall light when we renovated the ground floor, but as is often the case, our plans evolved as the renovation went along and it wasn’t until we finished I realised it was the perfect spot for a wall light.

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Blush & black dressing room refresh

Blush & black dressing room refresh

Our middle bedroom has the honour of being the only room in the house that hasn’t had a full back-to-the-brick renovation. By the time Lansdowne Husby and I had finished the first two bedrooms, we were knackered and the idea of hauling more half-ton rubble sacks full of building detritus down to the dump made us want to pack it all in and go live in a yurt somewhere.

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