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CHRISTMAS WITH KATE FORMAN
The House Directory asked Kate Forman to share how she and her family will be celebrating Christmas this year. Read the blog for inspirational Christmas images, gift ideas and a glimpse into the Forman family's holiday celebrations...
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How To Combine Pattern, Colour And Print In Interior Design, with Penny Morrison
It takes skill to design a beautiful room combining pattern, colour and print. If you are unsure about how to balance pattern, colour and print in interior design, consider beginning with a simple scheme and adding accessories – from cushions,...
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A Creative Approach To Christmas Table Styling
Although the news of vaccines on the horizon has raised hopes for 2021, this Christmas season will undoubtedly be challenging. Time to concentrate on what we are able to do to celebrate the season, whether on our own or with...
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Introducing the Artists of DKT Artworks
TheHouseDirectory meets five artists from DKT Artworks to discuss their craft and to gain an insight into some of their projects DKT Artworks was established in 1979 by three arts graduates and today it represents a unique multidisciplinary team of...
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The House Directory’s Kitchen Design Tips
Planning a new kitchen is both exciting and daunting at the same time. Kitchens are the heart of the home and major investments, so you want to give every detail the consideration it deserves. Kitchen designers have the expertise to...
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Design for Diversity : The Beginning
Kate Watson-Smyth, of Mad About The House, and Interior Designer Rukmini Patel discuss how the Design for Diversity initiative was born and how to be a part of the change. Image: Co-founders Rukmini Patel and Kate Watson-Smyth Q1: What does...
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GARDEN ORNAMENTS: CLEVER WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE.
Whether you have a small courtyard, a patio or a sprawling country garden here’s TheHouseDirectory.com‘s guide to how garden ornaments create impact in your outdoor space. Planters magically soften hard landscaping. Garden structures – obelisks, rose arches and trellis –...
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OUTDOOR FURNITURE FOR 2021 AND BEYOND.
Someone once said that having a garden is like having an extra room in your home. We are enjoying a glorious Spring and now more than ever we can appreciate this extra space to dine, relax and cherish nature and...
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HOW INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND BRANDS ARE ADAPTING TO LIFE UNDER LOCKDOWN
The Designers’ Advisor Polly Williams asked some of the interior designers and brands in her thriving Camberyard Collective how they’re coping during the pandemic. Focusing on three key questions – how it’s affected their work; what, if any, silver linings...
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What I Learned From Reading Mad About The House: 101 Interior Design Answers
Kate Watson-Smyth has been writing about interiors for 20 years and she has helped clients to style their homes. In her new book, Mad About The House: 101 Interior Design Answers, she shares her expertise and offers a wealth of...
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