Unless you’ve had your head buried in the fifth guest bedroom of your luxury yacht, you can’t have escaped the news of the troubled economic climate. So whilst more people are staying at home more often, they need to be havens, a place where you can relax, unwind, and forget about the stresses of the outside world. This new tr...View more
Have you clocked on to the delights of Diamantini & Domeniconi? The trend-setting company was founded in Italy in 1965, specialising in the creation and production of classical furnishing-clocks. Since the company launched, it has worked with established and new international designers to produce some eye-catching clocks, for tradition...View more
We catch up with Katherine Trigg of Vintage Kit, who creates beautiful children’s clothes and has a worldwide celebrity following. In her creations she uses only cottons and silks to create designs that she aspires to become ‘the favourite dress, which can be handed down'. Oh, and did we mention her London showroom happens to be the old squat of iconic punk band the Pistols? Compl...View more
Summer still seems a long time coming, but behind closed doors, it’s hot, hot, hot! Yellows, pinks and purples have all been trends in their own right of late, but this year sees the high street throwing these pop colours together in one big clashing collage. Without a hint of the beige that has made the last few years so forgettable, this is colour blocking in its p...View more
This week you can expect to find me sitting in my 'study' (aka spare box room), alongside a globe and a pair of binocs. I'll be tuning into Radio 4's Shipping Forecast and swaying along to Ronald Binge's Sailing By while planning my next travel adventure, Rough Guide and highlighter in hand...The reason? I've fallen in love with the romantic collection of nautical furniture, artefacts and accessories byView more
RoomMates sells imaginative wall stickers for your child's room or nursery - the stickers are removable and reusable, which makes them really rather great. The perfect cure for blank and boring walls, the wall stickers can also be used to decorate other accessories in your home too, simply by peeling and sticking. Decorate mirrors, fridges, laptop covers, tiles, windows and more. Cho...View more
I'm about to redecorate my living room and as I was looking for inspiration on colours and styles on this cheeky Tuesday, these zingy new fabric and wallpaper designs from Harlequin Studio caught my eye. The new range launching next month is called Anoushka and is a spirited collection of prints, weaves, embroideries and wallpapers. Bold motifs an...View more
To many, Hans J Wegner (1914-2007) was the 'master' of the chair. A giant of Danish modern design, Wegner's love and understanding of wood was virtually unparalleled, ensuring an innovative and prolific output and a career in which he created over 1,000 pieces and more than 500 chairs, all of which centered on a simplicity and the balance between form and function.
I love pretty much any opportunity to talk about design so when ACHICA Living asked me to share a list of some of the things I love, I jumped at the chance. The best bit about being senior editor and writing for Design*Sponge is the opportunity to see beautiful handmade objects. I live in the Williamsburg neig...View more
Emily Peck
Emily is the Founding Editor of the blog. Her experience includes writing and styling for Grand Designs, Stuff, Real Homes, Ideal Home, Woman&Home, Wired UK, C4 and the BBC.
Pip McCormac
Guest Editor Pip is the Commissioning Lifestyle Editor for The Sunday Times Style magazine. He's also written for Stylist, Elle Decoration and StyleJunkee.
Emma Morton Turner
Guest Editor Emma has written and styled for Woman&Home, Style At Home, Feel Good Food, Woman and Ideal Home to name a few. She's also fab at making stunning cakes!
David Nicholls
Guest Editor David holds the position of Design Editor at Telegraph Magazine, sourcing stunning homes around the world and reporting back with the best designs from high street to high end.
Zia Allaway
Guest Editor Zia is a gardening expert, author of books including How to Grow Practically Everything and editor of Beautiful Gardens magazine. She also contributes to Homes and Gardens and The Garden Design Journal.
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