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Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026 is…
…well, barely a colour. Really, it’s just a whiff, a chalky poof of off-white. Introducing: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer , which, I’m sorry to say, I think is unimaginative and 100% forgettable. Pantone itself seems utterly tickled with its choice, describing Cloud Dancer as: “A lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, Cloud Dancer encourages true relaxation and

Sarah Walker
Dec 12, 20251 min read


2026: The year of ‘new neutrals’
Colors that set a grounding and inviting mood with the warmth that calms our senses...

Sarah Walker
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Trends for 2025: Take what was hot in ’24 then make it a bit richer and go further…
The coming year isn’t going to be a huge shift from 2024 - but there's a touch more warmth, cosiness & richness on the bill.

Sarah Walker
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Putting up decorations this Christmas? Weed as you go!
Most of us have too many Christmas decorations. Every year, we buy a few new bits and the number of boxes in the loft just keeps growing...

Sarah Walker
Nov 21, 20242 min read


How to avoid the awkward extension
The best extensions either feel as though they’ve always been there or, as is becoming increasingly popular, exist as a contrasting feature.

Sarah Walker
Aug 13, 20243 min read


Case study: Bathroom cabinet
Here are some images of a recent declutter/organise of a small bathroom cabinet, where everything was on top of everything else...

Sarah Walker
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Blitz your bathroom!
The bathroom is a very satisfying project to tackle, because it doesn’t take a huge amount of effort to get it looking SO much better.

Sarah Walker
Jul 17, 20243 min read


3 great benefits of decluttering
Decluttering might sound like a chore, but having a good clear out and properly organising your possessions is so worthwhile.

Sarah Walker
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Inspiration for making the most of chimney breast recesses
There are so many things you can do with the recesses either side of a chimney breast, from making them a real feature of a room...

Sarah Walker
May 7, 20242 min read


Hollywood Houselift: a small, multi-purpose room gets the opulent treatment
I only recently discovered 'Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis' on Amazon Prime and have to confess, I absolutely love it!

Sarah Walker
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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