Articles by Amanda Pollard

The ground floor of this London home was dark and dingy when the homeowners moved in, and although they managed to do a great job of renovating the rest of the house, this floor was proving tricky. To help them, they called in Stephen Nash of All &amp…

Adding interest to a standard bathroom doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. By working in one or two key elements, you can lift the look and feel of the space and make the design feel more luxurious and considered. Take a look at these ideas to s…

Whether you’re designing a new bathroom or updating an existing space, it’s important to think carefully about where you’re going to keep everything. Before you choose cabinets, drawers or shelves, take time out to consider these key questions to ensu…

Biophilic design recognizes our innate need to connect with nature and operates on the principle that bringing elements of the outdoors into our homes benefits our health and well-being. Take inspiration from these rooms where designers have incorpora…

There’s something wonderfully relaxing about listening to trickling water in a garden. While it’s easy to assume that you would need a large outdoor space to accommodate a pond or a stately waterfall, there are many water features that can fit into a …

There’s something wonderfully relaxing about listening to trickling water in a garden. While it’s easy to assume that you would need a large outdoor space to accommodate a pond or a stately waterfall, there are many water features that can fit into a …

When you’re planning a new kitchen, the layout is, of course, key to making the space work efficiently. But there are other things to think about. Take a look at this checklist to ensure that you tick off seven essential elements of a well-designed sp…

If your kitchen storage is more Messy Chaos than Marie Kondo, a few simple changes should get it organized. Check out these tips for making your cabinets neat and easy to access.

More homeowners are choosing to devote an entire wall in their kitchens to floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. If you have enough counter space elsewhere in the room, this is a great way to build in a lot of storage. Take a look at these designs for ideas and…

When you’re planning a landscape redesign, it’s a good idea to think about what needs illumination in the evening and the best way to handle it. There’s a lot to consider, and to get you started, we asked three landscaping professionals — Karen Rogers…