How using vintage and historical wallpaper and murals can add interest to contemporary spaces.
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Look to online décor advice for effective design support
William MacDonald was bullish on virtual interior design consulting long before COVID-19 turned it into a necessity. Early in 2019, the Toronto-based designer was already selling the idea to colleagues …
Satisfying my wanderlust with wallpaper
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 …
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.
I’ll take mine black
Study these pictures and spot the common thread that’s trending in decor.