NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

Before I switch into holiday mode, I've got two new blogs for you. One explores why less can often feel more luxe. The other is for anyone with one vintage rug too many (#askingforafriend).

This week, I've tackled two decorating dilemmas that come up again and again: choosing paint for north-facing rooms and deciding whether a tired kitchen really needs replacing.

This week is all about design styles, from French and traditional to Desert Modern, plus a brand new section on the website to help you work out what actually feels like you.

From why perfectly styled homes can sometimes feel strangely uncomfortable, to what AI can and can't do for designers, to stopping your house from turning into a greenhouse this summer.

The correct rug blog link! Also in this edition: why beautifully designed homes can sometimes feel strangely impersonal and how to make a garden feel more expensive without spending a fortune.

One minute you’re innocently looking for a rug, the next you’re comparing flatweaves, kilims, low piles and bouclé textures like you accidentally enrolled in a textile degree.

I’m decoding kitchen cabinet jargon, explaining why your white paint suddenly looks yellow at night, and looking at the flooring trends people are slowly falling out of love with.

You know that point where you’re convinced the room just needs one more thing… and suddenly you’re three purchases in and still slightly annoyed with it? Yes, that.