Design inspirations
We help you find inspiration for your interiors in the most unexpected places
Find out how sunshine in Soho Square, reflections in an evening puddle, a 1970s children’s book, and the most gorgeous holidays can inspire your decorating.
Hankering for a Hacienda – Seville by Cole & Son
Seville by Cole & Son takes you on a journey through Spanish colour and style
Spring blossom – fleeting beauty
Spring brings a slow joy with blossoming trees
A vintage rummage through Hastings Old Town
Ferret out a unique feature with second hand super bling from the junk stores of Hastings Old Town
Morris wallpaper – not just William!
How the master of Arts and Crafts has given us designs to last forever – and Morris dancing.
Mid Century Modern marvellous : Mini Moderns
Mini Moderns’ inspirational guide to decorating and living in your own authentic Mid-Century Modern home
Wallpaper book club – Morris & Co. Melsetter
We take a quick flick through Morris & Co’s delightful Archive Wallpapers V – Melsetter in our friendly neighbourhood Brewers store…
From Eastbourne to New York!
Our resident decorating expert Richard has just got back from an exciting trip to the Big Apple to help our USA office get ready for the Architectural Digest Design Show. From Eastbourne to New York! Richard our resident decorating expert and super experienced decorator Dean have just arrived back from the Big Apple where they’ve been … Read more From Eastbourne to New York!
New wave
What’s new from the trade shows New Year, New wave After a busy few weeks checking out some fabulous new collections at the trade shows in Frankfurt, Paris and London I’m excited to share some of our trend forecasts for the coming year. We’ve chosen some exceptional patterns and prints to excite and inspire your walls for … Read more New wave
A Life in Pattern
The role of ornament and pattern in everyday lives A Life in Pattern If you ever feel like immersing yourself in design & pattern, this is the place to go – The Fashion and Textile Museum – only a few minutes walk from London Bridge Station. At the moment it’s exhibiting ‘A life in Pattern’ (until September 23rd … Read more A Life in Pattern
Stay cool
Stay cool Phew it’s a real scorcher today! Decorating is probably not at the top of your list but there are ways of keeping a cool vibe in your home for the hottest of days… Declutter (easier said than done I know!) to let the air circulate around your home more freely. Box up some … Read more Stay cool
Strawberries & Cream
The perfect Summer palette Strawberries & CreamNothing says Summer quite like the delicious combo of Strawberries and cream – Beautiful paint and wallpaper, fresh, elegant, romantic and lasts all the year round… yum. 1. Albany Berry Head Matt Emulsion2. Little Greene Cape Red Intelligent Matt Emulsion3. Sanderson Boulder White Matt Emulsion4. Fired Earth Bamiyan-blue Matt Emulsion5. Designers Guild Emerald Perfect Matt Emulsion6. Sanderson Summer Strawberries … Read more Strawberries & Cream
Wedding bliss
Wedded bliss … A lovely sunny day is forecast, the excitement is mounting and everything is set. It’s going to be a fantastic occasion, the joining together both UK and USA in the latest Royal Wedding. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot tomorrow as I’m sure you all know. I had to chuckle … Read more Wedding bliss