Interview: Lars Contzen’s Colour Courage
By StaceySheppard I first discovered Lars Contzen back in December 2008 when I interviewed him for Designer magazine. You can read that interview here and find out all about how he uses colour, pattern...
View ArticlePopster by Mosaico+
By StaceySheppard Popster is a series of mosaic panels from Mosaico+. Inspired by street art and the urban context of city living. The large panels are composed of four colourful pop art themes...
View ArticleOnce Upon a Tile by InterfaceFLOR
By StaceySheppard If I were to ask you what is being advertised here what would your guess be? Mine would be the latest haute couture collection from one of the world’s top fashion houses. Don’t you...
View ArticleLook Above! | Appreciating the architecture above our high streets
By StaceySheppard Last week, I received a direct Twitter message from design consultant Paolo Feroleto of Four Design informing me of a fantastic new initiative he is running called Look Above! and...
View ArticleMetropolis by Lladró
By StaceySheppard Metropolis is the latest collection to be launched by Lladró, the Spanish brand well known for its creations in porcelain. The new range was launched for the first time at Maison...
View ArticleLondinium wallpaper from Graham & Brown
By StaceySheppard Now that Wimbledon is over for another year, the Olympic Games are the main focus for the summer. With just over a fortnight until the Capital hosts the biggest sporting event on the...
View ArticleSummer Break in Berlin
By StaceySheppard As many of you know, I have just returned from a week in Berlin and what a wonderful week it was. This was not my first trip to the German capital mind, I spent a month there back in...
View ArticleDecorative Architectural Models by Chisel & Mouse
By StaceySheppard At the moment I am in full creative mode at home. After years of um-ing and ah-ing about what to put in my house, I finally have a clear idea of what my personal style is and what I...
View ArticleJohn Makepeace – Enriching the Language of Furniture
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of interviewing furniture designer and maker John Makepeace about his illustrious career, his involvement in sustainability and education, and his forthcoming...
View ArticleChurch Conversion by Zecc Architects
Zecc Architects, as I’ve mentioned before, are one of my very favourite architect practices. I especially love the church conversions that they have worked on. The Dutch practice prides itself on...
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