Articles by Kate Burt

When the homeowners bought this house in Wicklow, Ireland, the kitchen was very old-fashioned, with decor and fixtures dating to the 1970s. “They wanted something contemporary,” designer Keith Walker says. “They liked the idea of darker shades but did…

When Simon Lennox at Adornas Kitchens first met these homeowners in his Bangor, Northern Ireland, showroom, they weren’t really sure what they wanted. “Then they returned a few months later, having done lots of research,” he says. “She had an iPad op…

When Simon Lennox at Adornas Kitchens first met these homeowners in his Bangor, Northern Ireland, showroom, they weren’t really sure what they wanted. “Then they returned a few months later, having done lots of research,” he says. “She had an iPad op…

Even if you live close to a park or other green space, chances are your pup (and you) will still rely on your urban backyard for playtime, napping or between-walk bathroom breaks. “I’ve had a lot of instances where clients want me to consider their do…

The family who lives in this London home had recently added on to the kitchen, creating a beautiful, light-filled space overlooking the back garden. Unfortunately, the garden became a dumping ground during construction, and there was a drop between th…

Babyhood is a fleeting moment in life, but if you’re in charge of a very small child, you’ll know that being able to spend time outside and give your baby fresh air and exposure to nature is the best. You’ll also know how specific a baby’s needs are o…

Babyhood is a fleeting moment in life, but if you’re in charge of a very small child, you’ll know that being able to spend time outside and give your baby fresh air and exposure to nature is the best. You’ll also know how specific a baby’s needs are o…

Wildflower meadow plantings, a meandering path, wisteria, foxglove, the gentle tinkle of water just out of sight — you’d never guess this garden belongs to a 1970s home in the city. “I like to call the style ‘urban cottage,’” designer and homeowner Am…