Here at ACHICA Living, we love having a nose round gorgeous places, far and away. This week, Taschen’s latest homes book Interiors Now! 2 caught our eye. It has certainly got us rethinking the décor in our living rooms, again. There’s just too many styles to capture and not enough time. Here’s a sneaky peak of the Taschen tome – it’s definitely not a title that's destined to be left unopened gathering dust on the coffee table…
Step inside this Cambridgeshire new build owned by Anne Bannell and husband Steve, which they share with their two children. It was the allure of more space that first attracted Anne and Steve to sell their treasured family home and relocate. When they came across a 1960s bungalow to buy, it seemed like a good option as it's surrounded by historic countryside, and also just a 20-minute drive from Cambridge, where the couple both work. ‘The position of the bungalow counted for far more than its size or condit...View more
Step inside this modernist new-build in a traditional Suffolk market town, owned by Jane and David Webb. The state-of-the-art home stands between a row of period properties and makes a stunning impression. 'Our previous home was furnished in a classic way, but we had very modern plans for this place,' says Jane, a former dress shop owner, who started the new build with her husband David in 2008, with a modular timber-framed home by Baufritz and he...View more
Step inside this fresh and colourful Victorian cottage, with brick and flint exterior, owned by Jackie and Mike Ramseyer…Meet Jackie Ramseyer, who owns a boutique specialising in costume jewellery, and lives in this vibrantly decorated Victorian cottage with her husband Mike. Their Sussex Downs home has been lovingly redecorated and the inside space reconfigured – bight colour and artworks give the interior a bright, modern look. ‘When we moved i...View more
Step inside this beautiful 19th-century oast house in Kent, owned by Lucinda Hamilton and husband Andrew. The bright, spacious home is filled with fabrics from Cabbages & Roses and Cath Kidston and pretty antique finds. The couple, who now have three children, were previously living in London and once they started a family they yearned for a home in the country. 'The restriction of open-plan living in our loft apartment in London was challenging, especially with ou...View more
Former Sony music exec John Voigtmann (once manager of Christina Aguilera and The Strokes) gave up working with demanding A listers a few years back in order to open La Bandita, an eight-room luxury bolthole in Pienza, Tuscany, with 360-degree views of the scorched Tuscan hills. It features an infinity pool, honesty bar, canopied outdoor dining and unforgettable menu. And we...View more
Dreaming of the perfect colour scheme at home? I do love a little yellow to instantly bring a dull room to life. Check out these zesty fabrics, wallpapers and furnishings that feature a twist of vibrant yellow to make you go weak at the knees and light up your day…
Apart from the rain, it hasn't been so bad today, has it? Mrs Cumulonimbus isn't bothering me as I'm armed with my Emma Bridgewater Hearts umbrella anyhow. Get yours here. But, just in case any inkling of a Blue Monday is creeping up on you, these gorgeous Spring/Summer 2011 home shopping ideas from the high street might just brighten the mood...
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.
Katie Treggiden
Guest Editor Katie writes award-winning design blog, Confessions of a design geek, and is the author of design book Interviews. She's also a regular contributor to We Heart, Heart Home Magazine and Design Milk.
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