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Inside a UK Home with Palm Trees, Pineapples and Leopard Print
Name: Steve and Beth Parnell Location: Manchester, UK Years lived in: 2 years, owned “Our home incorporates our love of pattern and color and also retro style—I like to call our interior style Eclectic Modern Retro!” describes Beth Parnell, founder of Dotty Dishes. “When we moved from London to Manchester two years ago, this was the only house we viewed.
Adrienne Breaux
May 2, 2018
A Different Type of Tiny House: Replicas of Homes Are The New Decorative Trend
You know you’re completely satisfied with your humble abode when you drop stacks of cash to have someone create a miniature replica of your house. Apparently, these tiny examples of non-kid-friendly, grown-up decor are perfect to display alongside your other pricey trinkets that are presumably placed out of the reach of tiny, toy-seeking hands. According to Bloomberg, these small scale models have become popular thanks to companies like U.K.-based model maker, Chisel & Mouse.
Kenya Foy
Apr 6, 2018
A Moody, Vintage-Filled Victorian Gets an Even Darker Makeover
If you were (like me) delighted by the dark and dramatic UK home of Nicola Broughton we toured last spring, prepare to be doubly delighted. Because while the home we got a look at in her house tour certainly came close to decor perfection, Nicola has recently revamped some of the rooms—making her vintage-filled home even moodier and lovelier than before.
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 14, 2018
This Upside-Down Tiny House Is Turning the Playground On Its Head
Forget the splinter-prone two-by-fours and rusty nail playgrounds of your elementary school years. The children of tomorrow are getting something a little bit more colorful. British architectural office Alma-nac is set to create The Upside Down House in Green Park Village, located in the city of Reading, England.
Megan Johnson
Feb 26, 2018
This Remote Scottish Fixer Upper Can Be Yours for $200K
Has the hustle and bustle of the holiday season inspired you to get away from it all? Well, we might have found the perfect place—if you’re up for a project. Known as Craigencallie House, the property is situated within Galloway Forest Park, which happens to be Britain’s first Dark Sky park, a designation given to places with extraordinary views of the night sky.
Tara Bellucci
Dec 28, 2017
A Floating Church Is Coming to London
Thinking of a lame excuse for skipping out on church will soon become a little more challenging, at least for worshippers in London. When a floating church hits the city’s canals, there’ll be no reason to blame a traffic jam for a missed Sunday sermon because the structure will literally move about the water from location to location, making the services easily accessible to more citizens.
Kenya Foy
Dec 10, 2017
Here’s Why The Young Royals May Never Live In Buckingham Palace
They may be a couple of royal tykes, but Prince George and Princess Charlotte may never really call Buckingham Palace home, according to Marie Claire. The younger generations of England’s monarchy seem to have a different view royal life, that doesn’t include actually residing in the 775-room estate.
Megan Johnson
Dec 6, 2017
The Great British Bake Off Was Here: The $6.7M Somerset Estate Is for Sale
Harptree Court in Somerset, England has a lot of history. It dates back to 1797, has over 50 acres of grounds and gardens, has been owned by the same family for the last 100 years, and oh, it was also the filming location for The Great British Bake Off. Located outside of Bristol in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Grade II Listed Georgian house is said to have been built by Charles Harcourt Masters of Bath in the late 18th century, with a 19th century addition.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 1, 2017
Rent or Buy In This Historic Scottish Castle
Do you entertain fantasies of castle living, but aren’t exactly ready for the sort of upkeep that comes with a centuries old stone building steeped in history? Well, we have some good news: this castle in Scotland has been converted into townhomes, and there are two currently on the market—one for rent, and one for sale.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 24, 2017
You Have to See the Inside of This Stunning Converted Church In London
Pagans of the good times will love this design award-winning church conversion loft in London, which is now available for rent for approximately $1,000 per week. Hallelujah, travel gods. In the North East London borough of Waltham Forest, just about 10 miles by Tube to downtown London via Charing Cross station, the Chingford chapel loft on Buxton Road features two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, dining for 12, and enough designer appeal to bring one to their knees.
Melissa Massello
Sep 14, 2017
Buy This Haunted Scottish Castle for Under $300K
As Blair Waldorf said in Gossip Girl, “We make our own fairytales.” And this diminutive Glaswegian castle is an affordable dream come true for the right prince, princess…or pauper on the rise.
Melissa Massello
Sep 10, 2017
This Victorian-Era Fixer Upper in Scotland Is Under $260K
The opportunity to add a “protected historic structure” to your renovation resume has arrived in the form of Chesterhill House, a 5,300-square-foot Tudor Italianate located in Scotland’s countryside. According to Curbed, the unoccupied country home is entertaining offers over £200,000, or around $259,000. With an estimated construction date around 1870, the six-bedroom, five bath-home features a west wing addition that dates between 1893 and 1912.
Kenya Foy
Sep 3, 2017
This Charming Scottish Beach House Is For Sale
There’s no such thing as too many beach days, especially when you live on one. Luckily, this charming cottage on Scotland’s Isle of Coll is for sale, accepting offers over £375,000 ($483,560). Arinthluic is a small (if 48 acres could be described as small) estate on the Isle of Coll, an island in the North Atlantic to the west of Mull in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 9, 2017
The Tiniest Castle In The UK Is For Sale
Castles are usually expansive, grand affairs, but the old adage that good things come in small packages applies even to stone manors. Molly’s Lodge is the tiniest castle in the United Kingdom, and it also happens to be for sale.
Tara Bellucci
Apr 2, 2017
A London Bachelor Pad Gets a Warm, Modern Makeover
Project by: Katy Stevenson Bretton of Katy SB Design Location: London, United Kingdom When a bachelor musician approached Katy Stevenson Bretton of Katy SB Design to transform his East London home into a warm, inviting retreat, it was music to the designer’s ears. Playing off the bones of the house, she incorporated industrial nods throughout, seen in brick walls and Edison bulb light fixtures.
Allie M. Harper
Dec 18, 2016
5 of Brangelina’s Houses to Ugly Cry Over Now That Love is Dead
Even if you normally manage to avoid celebrity gossip, by now you’ve heard that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are getting divorced. While I know it’s ridiculous to get attached to celebrities and especially to their relationships, this one hit me right in the feels. Even Adele was broken up about it. If, like me, you need a good cry, turn up Someone Like You and scroll through the following Brangelina abodes as we mourn the end of an era.
Tara Bellucci
Sep 21, 2016
Simplicity Meets Parenthood in an Urban-Country UK Bungalow
Name: Ben and Viv Yapp, and their two little sons Covey and Arlo Location: Bristol, UK Size: 1,450 square feet Years lived in: Owned 1.5 years Having been in London for over 10 years, my husband and I finally decided to leave our little flat and moved to the countryside in Bristol.
Viv Yapp
Aug 17, 2016
Before & After: A Big Change for a Little Bathroom
When we moved into our little 1950’s fixer-upper 2 years ago (you might remember previous progress reports on the kitchen and living room), I thought there was no way I could possibly wash in that grimy, cramped and dysfunctional bathroom. It had no shower, the loudest toilet flush on the planet and extremely temperamental hot water. But we ran out of cash and so it turned out I could live with it. For a really long time.
Lizzie Ford
Aug 12, 2016
European Style Meets Bohemian Chic in a London Apartment
While I love minimal, white-walled interiors with occasional bursts of color just as much as the next person, every once in a while it’s nice to spot something different — like this Little Venice apartment by Sera of London. It’s a little bit Bohemian, a little bit Miss Havisham, a little bit crumbly European chic, wholly different, and wholly refreshing.
Nancy Mitchell
Jul 14, 2016
A Tiny 270-Square-Foot Shared London Studio
Name: Dave and Cathy Location: South West London; UK Size: 270 square feet Years lived in: 2 years, renting Editor’s note: This greatest hits tour of a teeny shared studio apartment is cleverly furnished and the commentary from the person who lived in it is hilarious! I always tell people that this studio was both the best and worst place I’ve ever lived.
David Telford
Jan 9, 2016
Amazing Architecture: London’s 2015 Serpentine Pavillion
My parents were in town the other week, so on a particularly beautiful September Sunday, my mum and I headed to Hyde Park to visit this year’s Serpentine Pavilion. The yearly structure is an event in the architecture world, as well as in the London cultural scene. (I previously wrote about London’s 2013 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion and, I must say, it’s still my favorite one.
Eleanor Büsing
Sep 12, 2015
A Dreamy, Rustic, Eclectic 1729 Yorkshire Farmhouse
Catherine & Michael Frawley
Aug 31, 2015
Doris and Jon’s Vintage-Contemporary Victorian
Name: Doris Lee, husband Jon and son Jak Location: West London, UK Size: 1,245 square feet Years lived in: 5 years This high-ceilinged Victorian terrace on a quiet road in West London is home to interior designer and blogger Doris Lee, husband Jon and their five-year-old son Jak.
Cathy Pyle
May 24, 2015
Sarah’s Tiny Slice of the Countryside, Just Outside London
Name: Sarah Location: Petersham, England I am a Fashion Editor and live with my boyfriend and five year old twins in a little three bedroomed cottage in Petersham, Richmond, just outside London. It’s small, but super-cosy and homely. We have a little front garden, and a tiny courtyard garden at the back (one of the smallest gardens I’ve ever seen!). I love cushions, rugs, lamps, pictures and generally lots of ‘cosy clutter’. My style is a bit mix and match I suppose.
Janel Laban
Apr 30, 2015
Paula & Paul’s Lively London Home and Studio
Name: Paula Benson and Paul West Location: Islington; London, UK Years lived in: 8 years; Owned We first got a glimpse of Paula and Paul’s flat in their House Call not long after the completion of a project to turn their old bedroom into a great work/life balance studio. Since then the graphic designer couple have been busy attacking another major project on the upper floor.
David Telford
Apr 30, 2015
Audrey’s Cozy Industrial Soho Apartment
Name: Audrey Location: Soho — London, United Kingdom Size: 1,152 square feet Years lived in: 6 months Located right in the heart of London’s bustling Soho district, this loft-style apartment is tucked away from the street, in a former warehouse building overlooking a courtyard. And once you’re inside, the large open-plan living and dining room, together with the light pouring through the vast windows that span the front walls, make this apartment a truly stunning space.
Cathy Pyle
Apr 2, 2015
Emily & Stef’s Creative, Colorful London Home
Name: Emily Quinton and Stef Location: East Dulwich; London, United Kingdom Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 6 months; Rented “Create something every day,” reads the brightly-colored motto that adorns the living room wall of the vibrant, inspiring family home of writer, photographer and maker Emily Quinton, her technologist and artist husband Stef Lewandowski, and their four young children.
Cathy Pyle
Mar 30, 2015
UK Style: 5 Particularly British Design Lessons I’ve Learned
I’ve been living in London for nearly a decade now, having moved here from Canada as a bright-eyed university graduate, in search of tea and adventure. Through my friendships and work as an interior designer (not to mention my work for Apartment Therapy— I love a good House Tour snoop), I’ve been lucky enough to have been invited into countless English homes over the years, from Cornwall to Yorkshire and nearly every county in between.
Eleanor Büsing
Feb 19, 2015
Cristina & Paolo’s Light & Lovely Cotswold Home
Name: Cristina Colli Location: Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: 3 and a half years; Rented Cristina Colli’s home that she shares with husband Paolo, and cats Cleo and Sid, sits nestled just below the high street of bustling Cotswold market town Chipping Norton (or Chippy, as it’s known to the locals).
Cathy Pyle
Feb 8, 2015
Henriette’s Artistic European Abode
Name: Henriette van der Does Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Size: 1,200 square feet Years lived in: 3 years 9 months; owned This bright, inviting house, filled with sculpture, paintings and books, is home to Henriette, a painter, sculptress and art psychotherapist, her two teenage children and their two (extremely fluffy) cats. Having left her native Holland for London, Colombia and then Brazil twenty years ago, she now calls southern England home.
Cathy Pyle
Jan 21, 2015
Paula & Paul Work/Life Balance in London
Name: Paula & Paul of Film & Furniture Location: Islington, London, UK Having run a high profile branding and design studio Form for 23 years in an office studio in London’s Shoreditch, we decided to shake up the way we work and the kind of work we do to have a better work/life balance. We waved goodbye to all our staff, rented out our office and decided to take a sabbatical.
Janel Laban
Jan 3, 2015
Frances & Dom’s Handcrafted Home
Name: Frances and Dom Rogers Location: Abingdon — Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Size: 1,300 square feet Years lived in: 8 years; Owned Everywhere you look inside this family home are delightful details that have been created by homeowner Frances’ artistic hand: From the murals that adorn the kitchen walls and breakfast bar, to the mosaics lovingly made from salvaged pebbles, to paintings, ceramics, woodwork, textiles and more.
Cathy Pyle
Dec 19, 2014
Liz & Tim’s Quaint Seaside Cottage & Garden
Name: Liz and Tim Hoad Location: Worth Matravers, Dorset, United Kingdom Size: 750 square feet Years lived in: 16 years; Owned In the heart of a picturesque Dorset village on the Purbeck coast, this former shoemaker’s shop has been home to Liz and Tim for 16 years. For many years, Liz, with her love of gardens and the countryside, and Tim, with his love of the sailing and the sea, enjoyed family holidays here.
Cathy Pyle
Nov 16, 2014
Kelly & Ed’s Modern English Country Cottage & Studio
Name: Kelly and Ed Smithson Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 8 years; Owned This cottage — home to Kelly, who runs jewelry business Cabbage White England from her studio, husband Ed, their two children and Herbie the border terrier — is a fresh and vibrant take on a traditional English country home.
Cathy Pyle
Oct 24, 2014
Bonnie & Russell’s Scandi-Style Victorian
Name: Bonnie Rasmussen and Russell Patmore Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 2 years rented, 7 years owned When Bonnie first moved to the UK from her native Denmark, she was accustomed to light, warm and cosy open-plan Scandinavian homes with good insulation and double glazed windows.
Cathy Pyle
Oct 17, 2014
Ben & Viv’s Organic Mews House
Name: Ben and Viv Yapp and their one year old son, Covey Location: Sydenham; London, United Kingdom Size: 890 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; owned Set in an old dairy mews in South London is the eclectic and creative home of the Yapp family. You may remember the cool colored House Call of Viv Yapp from the summer— the wall colors were so striking in the photos that I had to go and see them in person.
Claire Bock
Sep 22, 2014
Jen & Mark’s Creative & Lovely London Home
Name: Jen and Mark Location: Queen’s Park; London, United Kingdom Size: 2,000 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, 9 months; Owned Moving their family of four from a bursting-at-the-seams one level apartment in London’s lively Camden Town to a three level Victorian terrace house in the leafy suburb of Queen’s Park, Jen and Mark faced some challenges when it came to filling the space in their fresh family home.
David Telford
Sep 17, 2014
Cathy & Tony’s Calm, Creative English Home
Name: Cathy and Tony Location: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Size: 1,400 square feet Years lived in: 8.
Cathy Pyle
Sep 12, 2014
Joshua & Rachel’s Notting Hill Home
Name: Joshua & Rachel Location: Notting Hill – London, UK Today, we have a quick peek inside the family home of the the couple behind “The Artful Project” a new UK-based online source for photography (tagline: fill your home with art). It’s a lovely, sunny updated space located in Notting Hill. Both Joshua and Rachel have an established history working in the art world. They are a young, dynamic husband and wife team and have two young children.
Janel Laban
Sep 10, 2014
Viv’s London Mews Apartment
Name: Viv Location: South East London, UK We live in a 2 bed apartment in South East London, in a converted mews development (used to be a dairy mews in 1880’s). We love it for the interesting layout, tall ceilings in the bedrooms and quirky features like a weird column in the middle of the lounge! We painted everything Farrow and Ball (Cornforth white in the lounge, Downpipe in the hallway, Plummet in the master bedroom and Theresa’s Green in the baby nursery).
Janel Laban
Jul 30, 2014
Robb and Jamie’s Schoolhouse Flat
Name: Jamie Gray and Robb Smigielski Location: Islington; London, United Kingdom Size: 2 bedrooms, 988 square feet Years lived in: 1 1/2 years; rented Who else lives here: 2 house cats Jamie and Robb moved to London a year and a half ago, and found the perfect converted schoolhouse with white walls and high ceilings for adding in their own blend of creativity.
Claire Bock
Jun 2, 2014
Teri & Nick’s Handmade Home in London
Name: Teri and Nick Muncey Location: Shepherds Bush, London, United Kingdom Size: 512 square feet Years lived in: 18 months; rented Teri and Nick live in a first floor Victorian flat in west London, on a leafy street a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Shepherd’s Bush high street. The compact space is flooded with both light and personality, and as a result feels spacious, cozy and comfortable.
Eleanor Büsing
May 6, 2014
Laura’s Bright and Beautiful Victorian Duplex in Glasgow
Name: Laura Tabor Location: West End; Glasgow, Scotland Size: 2,500 square feet Years lived in: 5 years; Owned Laura, a jewelry designer, lives in this beautiful duplex apartment in a converted Victorian townhouse with her husband, Tom (a surgeon) and their little girl Milly (3). Their home is full of life, color and personality, with glorious high ceilings that allow the space to breathe.
Lizzie Ford
May 5, 2014
Gillian and Christopher’s Colorful Glasgow Apartment
Name: Gillian Lawtie (GWC) and Christopher Currie (Photography) Location: East End; Glasgow, Scotland Size: 2 Bedrooms Years lived in: 1.5 years; Rented initially before buying last year Chris and Gillian’s home is flooded with light and punctuated with flashes of bold color. It is full of life, and feels fresh, young and energetic.
Lizzie Ford
Apr 26, 2014
Jane’s Patterned Family Pad in London
Name: Jane and Alex Bonsor, and children Cosmo, Hope and Albert Location: Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom Size: 2,600 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Owned A black-and-white-tiled entrance is typical of many houses in London, and a charming design signature of this city. In the case of Jane Bonsor’s Notting Hill home, however, it also gives a clue as to what you’ll find inside: a whole lot of bold pattern. You might remember Jane’s home from her recent House Call.
Eleanor Büsing
Mar 11, 2014
Chloe’s Stylish West London Home
Name: Chloe Macintosh of Made.com, her husband Alastair Macintosh, and their sons Felix and Elliott Location: Fulham; London, UK Size: 3,800 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; owned Chloe Macintosh’s West London home is a light-filled oasis, a world away from the mid-winter gloom outside. It has a glamorous, 1960s jet set vibe, and the giant Slim Aarons poolside photographs set a mood of relaxed elegance. Much of the furniture is from Chloe’s own company, Made.
Rebecca Bond
Jan 17, 2014
A Fantastic London Flat in the Shadow of Big Ben
I’m experiencing an definite mix of emotions over this home: envy, jealousy, but mostly pure admiration! I discovered this amazing submission in my inbox today – a beautifully designed and decorated flat in central London. Here’s the story from JP: The flat is located in a small Edwardian mansion block on a square in central London and enjoys not just the view of Big Ben, but also its chimes.
Janel Laban
Jan 8, 2014
Jane and Rob’s Inspiring London Townhouse
Name: Jane Kellock, co-founder of The Women’s Room Blog, with Robert Soar, Jack (age 19), and Flo (age 17). Location: Stoke Newington, Hackney, London Size: 4 bedroom terraced house Years lived in: 20, owned When Jane and Rob moved into their terraced townhouse in Stoke Newington twenty years ago, there was only one restaurant on the high street. They clearly chose their area well as now it is one of the most creative, bustling and interesting parts of London.
Rebecca Proctor
Dec 17, 2013
Antonia and Cinzia’s Calming Casa in Notting Hill
Name: Antonia and Cinzia Nespoli Location: Notting Hill; London, United Kingdom Size: 1,115 square feet Years lived in: 4 years; owned For Antonia and Cinzia, sisters and Italian transplants to London, the concept of home is an important one. Both have busy careers and hectic social lives, despite being self-described homebodies.
Eleanor Büsing
Nov 22, 2013
Polly & Dai’s Happy Cornwall Cottage Home
Name: Dai, Polly, Minnie & Rosie Hughes Location: Crackington Haven, North Cornwall Size: 3 bedrooms Years lived in: 3, owned Polly and Dai’s colourful cottage in Cornwall is just a short walk to the rugged cliffs and sandy beach at Crackington Haven. The couple moved to this idyllic spot three years ago when their twin daughters, Minnie and Rosie, were babies.
Rebecca Proctor
Nov 21, 2013
Jane’s Heritage-Contemporary in London
Name: Jane of Korla Home Location: London, UK I would call my style heritage-contemporary as I love mixing old and new. I have to have lots of colour in my home as it makes me happy. I don’t stick to any design ethic, I just trust my eye to create a well designed livable space – I have three kids so white everything wouldn’t work! What I really love about my home is my sitting room.
Janel Laban
Nov 13, 2013
Grainne and Ian’s Characterful Collection in Edinburgh
Name: Grainne, Ian, Tait, and Otto Location: Edinburgh; Scotland Size: 4 Bedroom Edwardian Terrace Years lived in: 8 years; Owned The moment Grainne and Ian clapped eyes on this 1910 Edwardian terraced house, they knew it was the family home they had been waiting for.
Lizzie Ford
Sep 24, 2013
A Visit To Terence Conran’s Old Apartment
During my travels in England and France this month, I was very nicely invited by Terence Conran’s team to meet them all and see their offices at Shad Thames as well as Terence Conran’s old apartment on top. This part of London was largely re-developed with Conran’s help in the early 90’s, and he moved all of his offices here at the same time. He lived here as well until recently. Here’s a little eye candy for you!
Maxwell Ryan
Sep 23, 2013
Before & After: Shaun’s Lovely Living Room
Shaun’s UK home was originally occupied by a dear old lady who was a smoker, so the room was dated and “ciggie stained.”  But he had big plans for this small room.Shaun kept his canvas — the walls and furniture — white in order to let his artwork and  personal items shine even more.
Jennifer Hunter
Aug 22, 2013
The Gorings’ Bright, Inspiring Home & Secret Garden Studio
Name: Ebba, Andy and Euan Goring Location: Kinross, Scotland Size: 3 Bedroom Maisonette Years lived in: 3 years; Owned Ebba and Andrew, newly wed and expecting their first child, found their diamond in the rough in the form of a two story maisonnette in bonny Kinross. The building itself is over a hundred years old, and was converted in the 1960’s.
Lizzie Ford
Jun 25, 2013
Carl & Emma’s Well-Traveled Family Home
Name: Carl and Emma Morenikeji of ScaramangaLocation: Freuchie, Fife, ScotlandSize: 4 bedroom HouseYears lived in: 7 years; OwnedSome years ago, when Carl and Emma set out to ‘find themselves’ traveling the world, they found each other — and spent a further two years journeying together before returning to the UK. Their love of adventure and other cultures is evident from the moment you step inside their beautiful family home.
Lizzie Ford
Jun 10, 2013
Kirsty and Pete’s Lovingly Restored Scottish Fishing Captain’s House
Name: Kirsty (Lovely Pigeon) and Pete (Uniform) Thomas Location: Cellardyke, Fife, Scotland Size: Three story house with attached netloft containing kitchen and studio; 1800+ sq feet Years lived in: 6 years; Owned Kirsty and Pete Thomas live and breathe design, so it’s no surprise that all that creativity leaks out around their home from time to time. This old house has serious personality.
Lizzie Ford
Jun 5, 2013
Before & After: My Teeny Tiny English Balcony Upgrade
Watson, my French bulldog, approves of the new front balcony furniture and window boxes filled with herbs. I have a notorious black thumb, so the plants were my biggest hesitation, as I hate the idea of making the investment in something that I have been known to kill in a matter of weeks. So I consulted my friends who love to garden and they recommended the heartiest of herbs, which include thyme and rosemary (also a few of my favorites when cooking).
Claire Bock
May 29, 2013
Katharine & James’ Glamorous Family Home in London
Name: Katharine & James Howard (and daughter Amelie, 1 year) Location: South London, United Kingdom Size: 1600 square feet Years lived in: Owned; 2 years Before I ever set foot in Katharine and James’ south London home, I knew that it would be beautifully designed to the last detail.
Eleanor Büsing
Feb 22, 2013
Andrew & Rebecca’s Modern Vintage Country Home
Name: Rebecca Proctor, Andrew Wightman and baby WrenLocation: Bude, Cornwall, UKSize: 780 square feetYears lived in: 4 years; Owned Moving to the Cornish countryside from London four years ago, Andrew and Rebecca embraced a major design challenge. “We knew that we wanted to create a home that would feel cosy but not cluttered. Moving to the countryside was all about living a simple life and we wanted the house to reflect that.
Guest
Sep 10, 2012
Roger’s Carefully Curated London Home
Name: Roger BeckettLocation: Kensington, London, United KingdomSize: 755 square feetYears lived in: 10 years, owned Roger’s home is located on a picturesque London street a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve wandered onto a film set, or perhaps stepped into the pages of a favorite Victorian novel.
Eleanor Büsing
Apr 13, 2012
Nicolas & Fabienne’s Quirky and Colorful London Home
Name: Nicolas, Fabienne, daughters Juliette (13) and Capucine (9 1/2), Burmese cats Won Ton and Dim Sum, and Old English Sheepdog puppy BoweeLocation: Clapham/Battersea, London, United KingdomSize: 2310 square feetYears lived in: 1 1/2 years; owned As French transplants to London, Nicholas and Fabienne describe their style as “a bit different” to that of the average British person.
Eleanor Büsing
Feb 28, 2012
Jo-Anne & Howard’s London Home & Bonsai Garden
Name: Jo-Anne Bichard & Howard PotterLocation: Deptford — SE LondonSize: 800 square feetYears lived in: 9 — rented/owned: a bit of both — UK program of shared ownership This design anthropologist (Jo-Anne) and oncology nurse (Howard) have long lived in southeast London — from several years renting in New Cross to taking great advantage of shared ownership with this new build terrace house/millennium design in Deptford.
Heather Blaha
Apr 25, 2011
Nina’s Lovely North London Flat
Name: NinaLocation: Islington — North London, United KingdomSize: 485 square feet (45 square meters)Years lived in: 1 — owned Nina’s one-bedroom Victorian flat and new sense of ownership are a long way (albeit nearby) from living in a tiny shared Brick Lane flat above a curry house back in 2002. While both places certainly had/have their own charms, the biggest shift is from little light and lots of noise to light-filled and sweet serenity.
Heather Blaha
Apr 21, 2011