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Design Finds | Stylish Desk Lamps Under £150

Design Finds | Stylish Desk Lamps Under £150

You should never underestimate the importance of lighting in interior design. Making sure you incorporate a range of both ambient, task and accent lighting will elevate any space, and make the room feel finished and intentional. I’ve been sourcing desk lamps for a recent client project, and here’s a roundup of a few of my recent design finds: stylish desk lamps under £150. Sources 1 // Mushroom Table Lamp – £90 – John Lewis2 // Black Design Project LED Desk Lamp –…

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My House

Summer Home Tour

Summer Home Tour

Today I’m taking you on a summer tour of my home. I live in a rented three-bed terrace in Mortlake, South West London. I design interiors in an eclectic mix of styles, but have focused on a combination of global, mid-century and industrial design features in this 90s-built house. The Dining Area The dining area is at one end of a long living room, which is also my husband’s office. Because the room serves so many functions, I keep the styling…

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Design Finds | Frontal Factory Concrete Lighting

Design Finds | Frontal Factory Concrete Lighting

I promised one more post about my new work space, because I need to talk about the concrete desk lamp from Frontal Factory. I spotted this concrete and brass beauty at Design Junction. It belongs to a series called Form Follows Function. I got in touch with the designer behind Frontal Factory, Mehmet Birtane, to see if there was any way I could get my hands on one. My concrete desk lamp was one of a very limited number. Fortunately, though,…

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My House

DIY | A Waney/Live Edge Desk

DIY | A Waney/Live Edge Desk

The master bedroom in my house has built-in cabinets either side of a Velux window. They’d become a catch-all for clutter, and they were crying out to be better utilised. So, I built a DIY live edge desk top to turn the space into a double-duty office and vanity area. Where and How to Buy Live Edge Wood Live edge wood (aka waney edge) is where the natural edge of the wood is kept rather than cut straight, leaving an…

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ORC Week 1 | Mood Board | Eclectic Neutral Bedroom

ORC Week 1 | Mood Board | Eclectic Neutral Bedroom

It’s One Room Challenge time again, and this time I’m working on a neutral master bedroom design that will transform a boring loft room into a bit of a retreat. The One Room Challenge is a bi-annual event where a multitude of interior designers and bloggers each work on transforming a space over six weeks, posting weekly updates. So much good stuff comes out of this – mountains of inspiration – and I’m thoroughly excited to join in again. Last round,…

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Design Inspo

Design Inspo | One Room Challenge Room Makeovers

Design Inspo | One Room Challenge Room Makeovers

There were so many amazing room makeovers that came out of the Spring 2016 One Room Challenge. I worked on a bright, gender-neutral bedroom for my kids, but here are a few of my favourites from the other designers. Featured Designers I’ll stick with my top three of the twenty featured designers. I am head over heels for Waiting On Martha’s new team office – I love industrial spaces anyway, and this one is so wonderfully calm, warm and refined – such…

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Mood Boards

Mood Board | A Mid-Century Office Design

Mood Board | A Mid-Century Office Design

I recently discovered The HighBoy, which is a curated marketplace for antiques and fine art. There is so much good stuff on the site. I picked out a few pieces to put together an office space, with a curated selection of mid-century pieces mixed with a few more modern elements to keep it fresh. Mid-Century Office Mood Board THE BREAKDOWN Every item listed is a one-off vintage piece from The HighBoy, unless otherwise noted. 1. Pendant // This Art Deco light plays…

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Mood Board | Design Plans for a Long Living/…

Mood Board | Design Plans for a Long Living/Dining Room

I’ve just been granted clearance to buy a fancy Chesterfield, and I want to nail down the design plans for my dining/living room quick in case the hubs changes his mind. It’s a multifunctional space, with a study area thrown in for good measure, and, as usual, I’m blending an eclectic mix of design styles. The living/dining room is long and narrow, which makes for a bit of a design challenge, especially with so much to fit in. We need…

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Mood Boards

Mood Board | A Cozy Office / Guest Room

Mood Board | A Cozy Office / Guest Room

I’ve yet to live in a house with a either a dedicated work space or a room for guests to stay. Today’s mood board combines the two: a cosy office / guest room with muted tones of blush pink, blue-grey and mustard. Cosy Office / Guest Room Mood Board Bookcase – Furniture Plus // Floral Print – MintedCamera Print – Minted // Abstract Print – MintedLamp – Loaf // Desk – Oka // Chair – Alexander & PearlBlanket – Metfine // Sofa Bed – LoafCushion – Etsy // Basket – Oliver Bonas // Rug –…

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