When we think about making the most of our homes it is all too easy to fall into the trap of focusing solely on what lies inside our four walls. We make a real effort to ensure our rooms are homely, cosy, appealing and express our personality, but we often neglect what goes on on
Bedroom
My Bedroom Inspiration Moodboard
As you all know, we moved into our flat last October and we have been a bit too busy getting to grips with being new parents to really get stuck into the decorating. Every room in the flat needs a total overhaul to take it from being a bland, characterless magnolia box to being something
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Interior Accessories
The Beautiful Creations of Hend Krichen
I can’t quite remember where I first spotted the exquisite designs of Hend Krichen but I knew I would never forget them. The ‘Tunisia Made’ collection is a series of luxury homewares, designed using Tunisia’s rich artisanal skills and craftsmanship. Based in London, Hend creates the most wonderful timeless objects designed to enrich people’s everyday lives
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Interior Accessories
Mask Collection by Sasha Tugolukova
I love it when designers reach out to me to suggest that their latest products or collections could be a good fit for The Design Sheppard. When I was contacted by Russian designer Sasha Tugolukova about her Mask Collection of collectable illustrated plates I just knew that you guys would appreciate them as much as
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Reviews
Review : View Quest Bardot DAB+ Radio
The older I have gotten the less well I have been able to cope with technological innovation. I used to watch my parents struggle with new technology and wonder why they found it so hard, but age definitely seems to affect our ability to adapt to new technologies. Apart from smart phones, I seem to
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Flooring
The Red Thread Carpet & Rug Collection
Staffan Tollgard is one of my favourite interior designers because I really admire his philosophy and his approach to design. If you are unfamiliar with Staffan and his work you can read my interview with him here. His design philosophy is encapsulated in the Scandinavian notion of the röda tråden or red thread, which he says
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News
Amara Interior Blog Awards 2014
The Design Sheppard has been nominated in the Amara Interior Blog Awards in the Design Inspiration category. This really means a lot to me and if I have ever inspired you with my blog then I would be chuffed if you wouldn’t mind taking a moment to vote for me by clicking on the badge
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Books
Giveaway : Colour Me Good Chairs Colouring Book
A few weeks ago I read a really interesting article in the Independent about how French women are using colouring in books to relieve stress and anxiety. I found this a really interesting article and I was actually quite excited by the prospect. I used to love colouring in as a kid. I was never
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Furniture
La Barrique Collection from Skypak
What may initially sound like a company specialising in jetpacks for atmospheric exploration, finds itself rooted in rustic reclaimed beauty, as Skypak delivers a wonderful new range that captures the aged feel of the brewery and ties it together with a modern chrome and glass finish. La BARRIQUE Collection is a new range of products
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Reviews
Review : Dormeo Deluxe Memory Foam Mattress
A few weeks ago I started to feel a bit down as nighttime baby feeding was really starting to take its toll. A good night’s sleep was but a distant memory and deep sleep is something that continually evaded me. Don’t get me wrong, this is all part of being a new mother and I