Siriol's bedroom is a haven of tranquility Sep 22 2007
FOR Siriol Griffiths her bedroom is a sanctuary. It is the only room in the house that she has managed to make perfect and she is determined to keep it clear of clutter. more
Wooden wonders offer touch of light relief Sep 22 2007
I love the sense of space and light offered by oak-frame houses. Herefordshire-based company Oakwrights (01432 353353/www.oakwrights.co.uk) has an excellent reputation for building fine bespoke timber frame homes. more
A Question of Design Sep 22 2007
Q I’m looking for a large French-style mirror but I can only find them in either white or gold. Do you know where I can get a black version without having to have a plain one painted? more
Interiors Q & A Sep 15 2007
A Antique furniture was obviously not designed with modern technology in mind and therefore you have raised a genuine design problem for those of us wishing to adopt an antique interior style. John Lewis is the first place I would recommend for wide selection of television units as they seem to offer something to suit most tastes. However, the Malang low level TV stand, £595 from Lombok (www.lombok.co.uk), with its dark wood stain and attention to detail, sounds like it would fit in. With all the benefits of having plenty of space for modern technology, it may not be antique but it certainly offers a solution. A matching CD cabinet is also available to complete the look, priced at £495. more
Designers’ new take on fresh florals Sep 8 2007
AS we head towards autumn, the idea of nestling down in a cosy bed seems very attractive – especially as the new season bedlinen is outstanding. Designers Guild (www.designersguild.com) has a stunning range of duvets in a myriad of colours, from duck egg blues to luscious pinks, combined with luxuriant gold detailing. more
A Question of Design Sep 1 2007
Q I have to use a corner of our bedroom as a home office but I don’t like the fact it spoils the look of the room. Help! more
A whiter shade of pale Sep 1 2007
PEOPLE often have the mistaken perception of white as a cold and sterile choice for a room. more
The benchmark of outdoor style Aug 25 2007
THERE’S still time to enjoy some sunshine before winter gets a hold, so how about sitting on a stunning garden bench as you soak up those rays? Carmarthenshire-based company Rustic George (01558 668211/www.rusticgeorge.com) makes fantastic settle benches inspired by designs from the reign of George III. more
My future and past in one room Aug 25 2007
WELSH writer Menna Medi’s cottage in Y Groeslon, Caernarfon, may be small but she manages to fit an awful lot into it. more
Colour is back with a bang Aug 4 2007
THE neutral look of the ’90s is dead. Forget minimalism – it’s time to cover up the brown leather sofa, paint over those vanilla walls and inject some creativity into your home. more
Interiors with Yvonne Jones Aug 4 2007
BRIGHT, fresh textiles from Sweet Home London are just what’s needed to add some zest to summer. The company was founded by Deborah De Long last year. A former senior designer with Laura Ashley, working on the company’s global collections, she decided the time was right to give free rein to her own creative aspirations. more
Gadget-tastic new homes Jul 28 2007
A HOUSE that boasts enough gadgetry to keep a domesticated James Bond happy has been unveiled in Llanelli. more
A question of design with Nicola Wilkes Jul 28 2007
Q I’ve seen retro canvases in magazines but I haven’t taken note of where to buy them. Do you know where I can buy one or can you recommend an artist? more
Interiors: Yvonne Jones Jul 28 2007
INTERIOR design and fashion have always been close companions, but over the past 10 years the boundaries between the two have become increasingly blurred. Although fashions change frequently – more so than is feasible for interiors – the link between the two is exciting and full of possibilities. more
A true study of endeavour in anyone’s language Jul 28 2007
YOU would expect the favourite room of Britain’s most prominent linguist to have lots of books. But then Professor David Crystal could hardly choose otherwise, because nearly every room in his detached house contains books. more
And now for something completely different Jul 21 2007
FOR some novel tile designs, take a look at Dominic Crinson’s work. His Jantar Mantar ceramic tiles (020 7704 6538/www.crinson.com) produce a warm and vibrant effect, and are only one in a range of more than 200. Another option is to use Dominic’s ceramic work to create a mural. more
Boudoir almost too fine to sleep in Jul 21 2007
ALLIE SAUNDERS was so excited by her newly decorated bedroom that she couldn’t go to sleep in it. When she bought a Victorian terraced house in Cardiff she was determined to make one room her crowning glory. more
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