Colour has always been thought to have had an effect on the human animal. Some argue that it’s instinctive; using the example that the colour of blood, red, signals danger. …
Around the House shares its week in colour
interior design
Sustainable houseware made from chopsticks
I should have known better than to leave any email from a certain Chicago contact unopened for weeks. Because design news from that city – my personal favourite in the …
Customizable, modular furniture merges beautiful form with function
Why the current rage for, and rise of, modular furniture? Easy. It’s because this new format satisfies key consumer trends, namely the demand that home goods be deliverable, customizable and …
Shine a spotlight on shower and bath style
Of all the rooms in the house that depend on reliable functionality, the bathroom is near the top of my list. But while I want everything to work beautifully in …
Extend the summer season with customizable outdoor lighting
Once August is underway, there’s a subtle change in the sunshine. It’s still hot – often hotter than ever – but summer is at its apex, and doesn’t seem to …
