Designer Margo Selby is best known for her three-dimensional fabrics in fashion accessories and homewares including cushions, rugs and wallpapers. She has worked on exclusive creations for The Tate and The British Museum and is a keen promoter of traditional craft. ACHICA Living catches up with Margo to talk top interiors tips, find out which three products she couldn’t live without and she tells us a secret she's never told anyone...
Samantha Johnson is an interior designer who espouses the principle that family homes can be great looking. Her approach to design from her interior design company is to take her cues from the architecture of the property, and the people who live there. ACHICA Living caught up with Samantha and asked her to share her expertise…
When it comes to wallpapering a boy’s bedroom the choices are pretty limited (unless you like cartoon cowboys, pirates or Ben 10!) This was the problem Victoria Cramsie faced when it was time to leave her 6-year-old twin son’s nursery themed bedroom behind. Not wanting to redecorate again in a couple of years she set about finding the perfect design, but with little luck. She wanted a classic yet iconic wallpaper with a hand-made look. Eventually she gave up and decided to design what she was looking fo...View more
This weekend I’ve been browsing through the decorating Pattern Book iPad App from wallpaper extraordinaire Cole & Son. The App helps you choose stunning wallpaper for your home, which is helpful if you just don't know which style to choose. This new Cole & Son iPad App lets you browse its breathtaking range of 2,000 pa...View more
Meg Mathews shot to fame in the 1990s as one half of a rock power couple with Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher. Known for being part of the Primrose Hill set and the hostess with the mostest memorable parties at her house, Supernova Heights, she has since reinvented herself as a successful interior designer. Her wallpapers and scarves are sold in Liberty, and she has just created a new capsule collection for the high street retailer 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
ACHICA Living catches up with Emma Pocock, from London-based interior design company Turner Pocock. Established in 2007 by Emma Pocock and Bunny Turner, the company specialises in residential and commercial projects and has a wonderful range of eye-catching wallpapers too. Leading interior designer Andrew Martin recently selected Turner Pocock in his Interior Design Review featuring the world’s leading designers.
When it comes to decorating a child’s bedroom the challenge is definitely on! If you can avoid anything Barbie or Spongebob squarepants related (much to the dismay and constant pestering of a seven year old) then well done. To avoid re-decorating a year down the line, it’s important to choose designs that are timeless and will grow with your child’s tastes. I’ve started hunting for the perfect look for my little girl’s room and my criteria are as follows:
1.It must be a neutral colour, nothing too pink or macho unl...View more
Fetish style is rocking the fashion houses right now, as seen in the latest collections by Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton, and this powerful unapologetic trend seems to have dived straight into homewares too. The twist on this fetish feel at home mixes black sheer and sleek leather finishes with a few stud details and a splash of intricate, and mostly flocked, pattern. It's a sassy look that creates a dramatic mood, which is perfect for evening entertaining. The fetish trend is a little bit goth, a little bit gho...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.
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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