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Tricks of the trade

Sliding doors have become more and more popular in the last 5 years as technology has improved and contemporary aesthetics have reduced the home owner’s desire for conventional side hung doors that take up space.

Summer

The SUMMER is a good time to look after your home, whether you choose to declutter, reclaim your space, improve your interior with mini makeovers, refresh the colour of your walls or finally tackle your damp proofing issue.

Green

GREEN has been our inspiration for this 2nd issue. We’ve included some tips on how to build sustainably, using the colour green in your interior and why living walls could be a good alternative for small city gardens.

Restoration

In our first issue we cover an area that has been close to our heart over the years: RESTORATION.

Portrait of…Les Pouces Verts

Isabelle has always had a great love for plants and flowers. In 2012, she set up her consultancy Les Pouces Verts, (The Green Thumbs).

Tea Time at Chelsea

The Royal Horticultural Society actually held their first flower show in Chiswick in 1833. It was moved to Kensington in 1862, then to Temple Gardens, before finally settling in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 1913, where it has been held ever since.

We see green!

We talk with Rocio Lereah, head of Architectural & Interior Design, about using colour in your home.

The benefits of ‘greening’ your home

5 things to do to improve your home naturally

Sustainable living

Have you ever wondered why old houses seem to suffer less from poor air quality than our modern homes? Well it is usually to do with the construction process and materials – not just the gaps in the windows.

Portrait of…Thermo Lignum

Thermo Lignum is the name of a Chiswick based company who use chemical free methods to eradicate woodworm and other insects from organic materials.