Indoors
Staying in character: Creating a family home by blurring the new with the old
There is no better real-estate story than when a down-at-heel house with an architectural pedigree finds sympathetic buyers.
- by Karen McCartney
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A light touch: Creating a sense of expansiveness in your space
By stripping back interiors while keeping important bits – think cornices or fireplaces – you’ll help retain the inherent character of a place.
- by Karen McCartney
The architect’s family weekender that doubles as a prototype kit home
Hannah Tribe’s beach house was designed as a retreat from the city, and to promote a slower way of living.
- by Karen McCartney
Living the beam: transforming a space with good lighting
Radiant beauties from some of design’s leading luminaries.
- by Karen McCartney
Why comfort has proved king in interior design this year
The way forward is to embrace the notion of small, local and handmade.
- by Karen McCartney
Using movie magic to give the personal touch to interiors
Her new coffee-table book, Élan, is layered with objects and art, fabrics and furniture, much of it custom designed.
- by Karen McCartney
What the right coloured stone says about you
Once confined to kitchens and bathrooms, stone and marble are today used in everything – even candle holders.
- by Karen McCartney
Pocket-sized apartment packs a big punch
What’s inspiring about Nickolas Gurtler’s one-bedroom apartment is just how much character he’s managed to pack into its 40-square-metre footprint.
- by Karen McCartney
How display suites build a case for property
This traditional marketing tool is a more hands-on way to promote a space.
- by Karen McCartney
Come on baby, light my fire
The fireplace is finding a new expression in the hands of interior designers.
- by Karen McCartney
The evolution of the chalet: from rustic lodge to chic retreat
When I think of a chalet, my mind goes straight back to the mid-1970s, but one project changed my mind.
- by Karen McCartney
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