The history of interior design
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10 more of the most beautiful rooms in Britain and what we can learn from their clever design
Take inspiration from these 10 rooms, some historic, some contemporary, but all incredibly beautiful
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Ten of the most beautiful rooms in Britain - and decorating ideas we can glean from them
Ten rooms from the pantheon of all-time greats – some old, some new, some in-between, ranging in type from palace to farmhouse to flat
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Should you be applying colour psychology when you decorate?
Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores the links between certain colours and emotions, and how previous studies could be updated to reflect our modern needs
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The debt British interior design owes India
British tastes have been shaped by the art, interior design and visual culture of the Indian subcontinent for centuries – and here are just a few of the ways
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Why we're looking to our grandmothers for decorating inspiration – and you should too
What did we learn from the way our grandmothers dressed their homes, and how much of it is relevant today? Quite a lot, it turns out
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In praise of ticking fabric and its humble history
Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores the humble history of ticking fabric - originally used for covering mattresses - and the glorious variety of stripes you can buy now
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Beyond minimalism: why we should be looking to Scandinavia for maximalist inspiration
Say 'Scandi interiors' to anyone and an image of clean lines and neutral colours will appear, but there's much more to the region's design history than that
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The rise and fall–and rise again?–of the bachelor pad
Fiona McKenzie Johnston delves into the history of the bachelor pad, its evolution, design and meaning
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Chewing the scenery: how to lend a sense of theatre to your interiors
Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores the transferrable lessons we can take from stage sets, and meets the interior designers who straddle both disciplines
The history of interior design
The homes and interiors of the Mitford sisters
Fiona McKenzie Johnston reflects on the interiors associated with the legendary Mitford sisters, from Chatsworth to their childhood home at Asthall Manor
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The only guide to chairs you'll ever need
Think you know everything about chairs and which type is for which function? Think again…
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Frills, flowers and superfluities: all about the interiors style of the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette
The infamous Austrian princess-turned-Queen of France Marie Antoinette has had a long afterlife when it comes to her aesthetics and interior style - we give you a few tips for how to decorate just like her
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Why the interiors world is obsessed with eggs
"The egg has a perfect shape, even if it's laid from the ass," quipped designer Bruno Munari. This Easter, we explore why the world of interiors have always been enthralled by eggs.
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1970s interiors are back in style–here are the 10 key elements
In an extract from her new book, 70s devotee Estelle Bilson lists the 10 key elements you'll need for a 70s interior, now that they're firmly back in style
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Exploring the distinctive tradition of the Irish dresser
In an extract from Claudia Kinmoth's book ‘Irish Country Furniture,’ we explore Irish traditions around the kitchen dresser and the distinctive styles of display associated with it
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What it's really like to restore a 16th-century house
Ros Byam Shaw, owner of a 16th-century house in Devon, speaks to her fellow restorers about the process of bringing these history-filled houses into the modern world
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What makes Carrara marble so special?
Quarried since the days of Ancient Roman, the Italian limestone has always been the favourite of artists, architects and designers. We investigate what makes it so special - and how you can keep it in your life
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Divine inspiration: what churches can teach us about interiors
Forget church pews in pubs, ecclesiastical antiques and decoration can add soul to any home
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The timeless charm of Swedish tiled stoves
Fuel-efficient and decorative, kakelugn ceramic stoves are a making a comeback in fittingly slow-burn style
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Why interiors need to evolve – and how to tweak them without a full overhaul
Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores designers' evolution of their interiors as they revisit the projects of their creative pasts, learning and reflecting with them