In general the interiors industry can be pretty blah and when something becomes de rigeur it is copied again and again. Open any UK interiors magazine and you will see a slew of mushroom and crushed velvet, oh and grey walls. Everywhere. Est, an Australian online publication is different, maybe it’s all that good weather that makes Aussie design more innovative, brighter and happier? I’m loving the design ideas from down under and would highly recommend you click over and register so you can view all their back issues.
On a recent trip to Hampstead I was determined to visit the tiny shop Maud & Mabel. Tucked away in the antiques emporium is this little gem of a shop full of the finds of Karen Whiteley. Karen has an excellent eye and has gathered a collection of home wares and accessories that all go together perfectly, a limited colour palette of natural hues combined with the occasional blue all conspire to give a lovely, calm and serene atmosphere. Perfect pottery sits alongside vintage treasures and hand carved wooden chopping boards and spoons. If you’re in the area it’s well worth a visit.
Every home needs an organised landing point on entry, a place for the bags to go, the coats to get hung and shoes to be shelved. This one is one of my favourites, by the genius Kathryn Tyler. I love the inclusion of a chalkboard, perfect to remind yourself of things as you walk out of the door.
