Interior Designer Richmond

Richmond: a centre for fashion and design.  A beautiful town in its own right with boutique shops, restaurants and green spaces, the river and plenty of inspiration. I wanted to write a blog about how Richmond is a mecca for interior shops, as it once was: we had Maison and India Jane for the more classic interior, Dwell for a more sleek, contemporary look and Holloways of Ludlow for quirky lighting and accessories. Unfortunately they have all gone and the only way to...

Another day, another trade show. Lots of interesting and innovative designs on offer and I gathered lots of information but what made me smile and what made me want to stop and chat was Lindsay Taylor's stand, her strapline: Nature Made opulent! It was a beautifully designed and curated stand with a sense of humour! ...

Every Year I eagerly await Decorex to see what is new and exciting in the industry. This year my highlights were: Newton Paisley who produce fabrics and wallpapers designed and hand drawn by Susy Paisley, a conservation biologist.  Each design tells stories of neglected and endangered species and contributes towards the preservation of critical wildlife habitat.  For every metre of fabric sold, 100 square metres of habitat is preserved through the World Land Trust.  And the fabrics are beautiful!  www.newtonpaisley.com Fenella...