Maison & Objet 2017: A Hub for Design Innovation

February 1, 2017

The prestigious Maison & Objet Paris trade show took place from January 20th until January 24th, 2017. The show is one of the most hotly anticipated events on the interior design calendar, renowned for its carefully curated selection of great...

Top Drawer 2017 Review

[caption id="attachment_5869" align="aligncenter" width="795"] Top Drawer, Olympia, London. Photo credit: Top Drawer Twitter[/caption] The Top Drawer Trade Show takes place twice a year at Olympia – London’s most beautiful exhibition venue. Top Drawer’s 2017 Spring Show took place on 15-17th...

Minimalist Design Approach: Tips & Ideas

January 6, 2017

Less is more. Nowhere is the old adage truer than in one’s living or work space. An uncluttered environment reduces visual distractions, leaving more room for focus and creativity. To achieve this, our team of luxury interior designers relies on some...

Artwork and Interior Design: 3 Artists to Watch

December 22, 2016

The interior design consultants at Callender Howorth consider their work to be an art form. Each splash of paint is painted after a lengthy planning process; each furnishing is selected after long consideration; each art work is hung after a professional...

The Perfect Bedroom Lighting

December 11, 2016

The bedroom is the truest of sanctuaries. It is the one place in the world where privacy is ensured. More than just a place to sleep, the bedroom has become a refuge in the modern household - the place one...

Chromotherapy: Colours and Their Effects

December 8, 2016

Lately there has been much talk of chromotherapy. The concept behind this technical sounding term is not a new one – it actually dates back thousands of years. Light in the form of colour is thought to balance the body’s...

Before and After: Renovation Proves to be Smart Investment

October 27, 2016

The property market has always proved itself a relatively sound place to invest one’s money, and it is hard to find a property market that is safer than that of the French Riviera. The exquisite lifestyle, dream-like surroundings and plethora...

Interior Design vs. Interior Architecture

From a recently renovated luxury loft to an elegantly styled office, the projects of an interior professional often elicit admiration, with a great real revolving around their remarkable “interior design” or “interior architecture”. These terms, often used interchangeably, do go...

100% Design in Review

September 28, 2016

Making a suitably stylish return for its 26th year, the 21st September 2016 saw the return of 100% Design, the longest running - and biggest - design trade event in the UK. Video credit: Mike Smithski With a reputation for showcasing...

A Sub-Zero Trend: Cryotherapy in the Home

August 29, 2016

Invented in Japan in 1978, cryotherapy has long been lauded as an alternative treatment for everything from rheumatoid arthritis to aches, pains and joint problems. More than just a medical remedy, cryotherapy is quickly becoming the latest in-home trend, with personal...