NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

This week I've got two new blogs for you. One is about making a new-build feel less like a new-build; the other is a defence of split-level homes, because I think too many people dismiss them before they've even walked through the front door.

I've decided it's time we retired a few decorating clichés. This week I'm picking on one of the biggest offenders, questioning whether white walls really deserve their reputation.

While most sensible people were avoiding doing anything remotely productive, I found myself in the air conditioning giving our Valencia dining room a wallpaper makeover. I've also got two new blogs to share with you on feature walls and outdoor living.

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.