Articles by Amanda Pollard

When interior designer Bhavin Taylor first visited his client’s new-build apartment in London, the space was a white box. “He wanted it to feel [homey] and full of character,” Taylor says. By using a few of the owner’s key pieces as inspiration, Taylo…

Dark and dramatic or light and bright? When it comes to choosing kitchen cabinets, it can be hard to decide. Here we look at the benefits of crossing over to the dark side.

Two goals drove this London kitchen’s design. The first was a minimalist layout with enough storage to keep everything hidden, so it wouldn’t impinge on the rest of the open-plan room. The second was a warm aesthetic from the addition of rich walnut a…

With many of us choosing open-plan layouts in our homes, designers are finding ways to help our kitchens blend in. Opting for flat-front cabinets that fade into the walls, units that resemble period furniture, and walls that are lined with texture and…

The idea of building a guesthouse is appealing, particularly for homeowners who have elderly relatives or grown-up children, or who want a home office that’s separate but close by. But can you build one that provides a pleasing view from the main hous…

If you love to entertain at home, think about how to optimize your kitchen design with seating, lighting and other key elements to help ensure that guests feel comfortable and relaxed, and that you can easily set up the space, cook up a feast and clea…

The busy owners of this London townhouse were eager to create a home where they could unwind. “They wanted a cozy, relaxing place where they could be together and have guests to stay,” says Joy Flanagan, who redesigned the lower-level living space, gu…

When it comes to designing a bathroom for guests and kids, the main priority is often practicality, but how do you ensure that the space is both hardworking and stylish? By combining beautiful design, durable materials and ample storage in a bathroom …