I’ve missed out on a lot of travelling over last year. Maybe that’s why I spent so much time looking at Emma Hayes wallpapers, which are inspired by New Zealand’s …
Satisfying my wanderlust with wallpaper
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Housewares as pretty as they are practical
Furnishing a home successfully has always been about balancing the practical with the pretty. But it’s become even more important as we live in smaller spaces. Luckily, it’s probably never …
How functional, attractive furniture is crafted from textile waste
“Good design is not a colour of the year or a Pinterest board,” says Jeff Forrest, the founder of Stacklab, a Toronto-based multidisciplinary studio that handles both residential/commercial projects, and …
A hammer, a home, and a history
Greg Penn is one of the most interesting people I’ve encountered in two decades covering home décor and design. Less than two years ago, the 36-year-old took possession of a Georgian mansion-originally built for a Naval officer-in Plymouth, England more than 200 years ago.
It’s a grand story, for lots of reasons, which I wrote about. But the best part may be that it’s still pretty much in its early chapters with Penn. Follow the visual narrative @manwithahammer to watch this handsome house come back to life. See below for pics of what Penn (self-taught in DIY and design) has done so far, and tell me if you agree he has a good eye and a deft hand.
Style secrets you need to know-straight from the pros
Have you ever wondered why spaces in magazines always look terrific? That’s where the stylist comes in, and Around the House has rounded up some of the best in the business to share their tips.
