If you have a dark basement cupboard, closet, stairwell, or corner which never gets above the low 70's, exhibits nominal and slow temperature fluctuations, and is free from vibration, you are set from a short t
A collection of pretty blue-and-white porcelain could be languishing in some cupboard, but this canny owner gave it star treatment over the bed instead. A graceful antique chair and a collection of pillows embellished with primroses, tea roses, and other English flowers make this room even mor...
‘Alcoves that flank fireplaces are almost always a good idea, not least because they make the most out of what can often be an awkward, redundant space.’ 4. Build storage around a doorway (Image credit: Anna Stathaki. Styling: Amy Neason. Balance Interior Design.) If you’re wanting...
The other one involves finding a secret room in your house that you never suspected was there; perhaps under the stairs or through a cupboard. Sometimes it’s a secret part of the garden that you stumble upon. I usually feel annoyed at these discoveries, frustrated that I could have enjoyed...