The Design Fairy is loving the new little deli, Muriel’s Kitchen, which has just opened up in South Kensington, London. If you’re looking for a comfy space with a homey feel to it then this is the perfect place to pop into for a delicious home-cooked meal. The design is a replica of Charlotte Noble, the owner’s, late grandmother Muriel’s country kitchen. Lavender fills the windows; jam pots line shelves; and bread bins, jugs of flowers and worn cookbooks complete the […] Continue reading →

The Folly – Step into the City’s secret garden! This restaurant really made me stop and look at it’s interior design when I had lunch there last weekend with a friend. When you enter into The Folly you immediately immerse yourself in, what feels like, a secret garden. The whole restaurant is varied in it’s design – but the overall feel is one of a botanical haven. When you get there you can choose to wander through their garden lounge or flower shop, have a […] Continue reading →

This incredible bed was created by Joseph Walsh. He’s one of a handful of designers out there right now who is creating bespoke furniture out of functional sculptures. The Enignum Bed forms part of his Formations Collection. His passion and imagination are explored indepth through this piece of work as he explores the potential of wood not only as a material for furniture, but as a structure, form and material in it’s own right. Note how the wood bends – it’s a […] Continue reading →

Farrow & Ball have recently revealed their new range for 2011 – it is simply gorgeous Oxford Stone No. 264 The cloth is coloured in Oxford Stone No. 264, the teapot in Elephant’s Breath No. 299 (Bottom Half) and Down Pipe No. 26 (Top Half). The combination of colours makes for a very relaxed feel. Whilst contemporary the image is still full of warmth! Manor House Grey No.265 This colour has been inspired by the quintessentially 18th Century English Manor House. It works […] Continue reading →

Sitting at my desk and feeling a little blue. The weekend is almost over and Monday is just around the corner! I started to think about that phrase ‘feeling blue’ and wondered why people associate blue with such negative thoughts? I mean blue is used a lot within interior design and contrary to popular belief, it is not necessarily a cold nor a depressing colour. Blue can represent trust, commitment and dependability. It helps people to feel calm and relaxed. Blue is all around […] Continue reading →

The living room … the name says it all really … to me this is one of the most important rooms in the home … it is a place for friends & family to gather, a place to relax, chill out, watch your favourite movies and soaps on TV Here’s some inspiration … This lounge has been inspired by Scandinavian home design … the style is just so easy to work with and it brings good solutions for modern living. Scandinavian design in recent years has focused much […] Continue reading →

Looking for some space but in a city? The ultimate answer: Loft living … apartments with high, open ceilings and unique open-plan layouts … It’s a style which is synonymous with New York living and becoming increasingly heard of over in London … so what’s it all about? Loft living is open and feels hugely spacious due to the lack of walls used in their designs. Designers tend to focus on planning largely open plan spaces and using furniture to define the […] Continue reading →

Look at these great pictures for some home-office inspiration! Cute, simple and small this makes an ideal compact office yet looks so spacious! In comparison this home office is glamorous, calm and cool …             Another example of a minimalist home office with lots of wood and natural colours: A compact space with some great eye-catching wallpaper … Wallpaper is a wonderful tool to use if you are looking to add some interest to your office For […] Continue reading →