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HOLIDAY HOME DESIGN TIPS AND INSIDER INFORMATION FROM JESS CLARK, PROPERTY CURATOR AT UNIQUE HOMESTAYS. It’s always such a joy to design holiday homes across the country with Unique Homestays. Jess Clark is an absolute hoot to work with and I spend a lot of the time belly laughing when we’re on the phone discussing […]
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Today is world earth day, and with that in mind, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate our natural world and discuss one of the most important themes we consider when designing a home – Biophilic Design! Biophilia means a love of nature, and so biophilic design means utilising natural resources to create a […]
Bathroom lighting is so important, not just for getting ready in the morning, but it completely alters the soul of your space and allows you to dramatically enhance your daily routine and enjoyment. In this post, we’re discussing the four types of lighting we look to incorporate into every bathroom we design. Good ambient lighting […]
Arguably the most fulfilling space for me to design is the kitchen. It’s one place in the home where everyone tends to gather. So much of our lives happen in the kitchen! We all dream of having a brand new custom space, with a large island and more cabinetry than we know what to do […]
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My Pinterest is testament to my appreciation of beautifully designed barn conversions. I think living in the Cotswolds only fuels this obsession as there are so many renovated barns on our doorstep. So today I have put together my top list of barn conversion tips including where I look to for inspiration. We are actually […]
So as an Interior Designer I am a bit of a sucker for a beautiful hotel design and living in the Cotswolds you don’t have to look far for a whole wealth of gorgeous boutique hotels and cosy pub B&B’s, you are really spoilt for choice! If you follow our blog you’ll be familiar with […]
The Cotswolds is renowned for its small shops and hidden gems. In a guide to the Cotswolds written by Vogue, Tetbury was commended for its quality antique shops filled so for today’s blog post we have put together our list of our favourites. How to find Tetbury For those of you who may not be […]
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I am constantly searching for new inspiration here at LGI whether through magazines, interior design books or online on Pinterest or Instagram. An essential source of inspiration for me personally is global design trends and looking outside of what we see in the stores in the UK. We have some incredible UK designers who have changed […]
I have a huge passion for hand printed fabrics having studied it at Winchester School of Art during my degree. I loved the process of it, from the initial drawings, transferring them to the screens and mixing colours and then the slow, careful repetition of printing. There is something so wonderful about transferring a drawing […]
The period between the 1930’s to the 1970’s saw rise to one of the most iconic interior trends, Mid-Century Modern. It changed the face of architecture and design and has left a lasting impression all over the world today. Heavily influenced by Brazilian and Scandinavian architects, this era was defined by it’s inclusion of nature, […]
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