I designed a carpet! I’m so excited to show you the result of nearly a year’s work designing a carpet - Quirky Bloom - with @alternativeflooring. When I moved house I wanted a show-stopping floral carpet running up the stairs and when this company, which uses British wool, skilled weavers and local fitters, invited me to design one I didn’t need to be asked twice. Part of their renowned Quirky range, Bloom is a mix of British charm and Nonna Chic. She comes in six colours - this is Tiramisu - all will be revealed at Decorex in October. I hope you love her. #nonnachic #grannycore #daisy #newdesign #productlaunch #alternativeflooring #floralcarpet #carpetiscool

It’s a year since I launched Vita, my eco sofa designed in collaboration with @loveyourhomeuk. The name means life and it was designed with that in mind. The frame (guaranteed for life) is made from FSC-certified wood. Inside is recycled chip foam that would otherwise be in landfill and coconut fibre dipped in natural latex instead of petroleum foam to help with shaping. The seat is made from traditional and recyclable springs so it won’t collapse. But perhaps the best bit is the changeable cover - a fitted velvet made from recycled plastic bottles or a cotton loose cover made from offcuts from the fashion industry. So you can change the decor and keep the sofa. Or, in my case, change the house and keep the sofa. . #ecodesign #sofaforlife #sustainability #madaboutthehouse #loveyourhome

It’s publication day. My new book Home, The Way We Live Now is OUT. A coffee table book with the pages split into three colour-coded sections it looks at small homes, working from home and rented homes. I have pulled together stats and facts, interviewed experts in their fields and driven my publisher @pavilionbooks mad with the logistics of how to put a book like this together. But it’s finally here. I hope you will love it. You can buy it today. Right now. Let me know what you think. . . . #publicationday #itshere #outnow #homethewaywelivenow #smallhome #workfromhome #rentedhome #madaboutthehouse #published #mynewbook #flipbook #buyitnow #designauthor #interiorsauthor #designexpert #interiortips #pavilionbooks

So I had to ride the fastest zip wire in the world to get these pictures after a press trip to the factory but I’m happy to post a carousel (for close up examination) of the new collection of Sweet Treats from @littlegreenepaintcompany. Eight delicious new shades from bombolone, affogato and muscovado along with my old favourite chocolate colour. First point - yes brown. Second point - when a paint company invests in a new range you can be sure it’s not a fad but a long term commitment so lean into these warm shades. Second point - yes they work together but add a bit of greens to the pinks, a dash of cobalt to the yellows and a sprinkle of crème fraiche to the chocolates. They are more versatile than you might think and they are warming and cocooning and all the things you want your home to be. More, as ever, in the blog. #newpaints #newcollection #madaboutthepaint #sweettreats #shadesofbrown #interiorinspiration #interiorstyling #paintcharts #newcolours

My new kitchen reveal (AD @capietra tiles) From a long dark space with mismatched windows, not enough storage and a freezing utility room to a kitchen with doors to the garden, the perfect pantry viewed through the internal window and yes, an aged copper worktop from @halman_thompson with March @bertazzoni_official oven. And you know the best bit. If you rub olive oil into any scratches they literally vanish. All the details over on the blog - with still images too. The cabinets and sliding doors were brilliantly made to my design by @diyalcovecabinets with handles by @corstonarchitecturaldetail. #newkitchen #housetour #madaboutthehouse #mynewkitchen #copperworktop #slidingdoors #terracottatiles #reclaimedtiles #pinkkitchen #cornerofmyhome #pocketofmyhome #hometour #kitchenreveal

It’s The Great Indoors podcast day and it’s our monthly style surgery where we pass the mic to you, our lovely listeners 🎤 What would you like to ask Kate and I? Ask away in the comments below 👇 Todays episode comes with a bumper bonus edit exclusively for our Great Indoors insiders. You can become a friend of the show at www.thegreatindoorspodcast.com Big Thankyou goes to @naturalmatuk for supporting the podcast ❤️ #thegreatindoors #thegreatindoorspodcast #stylesurgery #interiorspodcast

Ad| Bathroom reveal: when we moved in this bathroom had a power shower over the bath that didn’t work, a radiator so close to the loo you burnt your leg and a door that blocked the landing when it was opened. It was also an awkward shape with tired decor. So we started over. The door was replaced with a slider to save space. Every element was moved one place to the right so when the door is open you see the basin. We removed the bath and added a shower with a curtain instead of a glass screen and a wall that gave us space for a towel rail which we sprayed cream. The gorgeous black terracotta tiles are from @claybrookstudio with the crema Fellini shower tiles and the sanitaryware is @burlingtonbathroom . The mirror was an eBay find and the lights are from @corstonarchitecturaldetail I made the shower curtain with ticking from a remnant shop and the wallpaper is marigold but @williammorriscollection in bullrush. I think that’s it. Any questions stick’em below. #bathroomdesign #mybathroom #housetour #wallpaperbathroom #williammorris #subwaytiles #terracottatiles #retrobathroom #victorianterrace #bathroomreveal

Ad| These gorgeous @carlhansenandson wishbone chairs have spent a year in storage while we waited for the kitchen to be ready to accommodate them. I first saw the classic chair updated in colours chosen by Ilse Crawford nearly two years ago. I was given one and saved for another as I knew I wanted a pair. The colour - Falu - was chosen way before I designed the kitchen, but it must have been hovering in my brain and influencing my decisions. These chairs are so comfortable and the joy of a classic is that it will never go out of style and I can build a collection over time. Just as well as there are four of us and there’s a fight for who gets to sit in them. Good thing university terms are about to start again i say. #designclassic #carlhansenandson #wishbone #falu #ilsecrawford #swedishdesign #diningchair #terracotta #mykitchen #kitchendesign #interiorinspo #cornerofmyhome

We are back! The Great Indoors podcast returns after a summer sojourn and there is a lot to catch up on. Sophie very recently painted her new TV snug chocolate brown. Has 5 years of podcasting together influenced her to come over to the dark side? As you can see through these slides, Kate did it first in her old London home and it’s finally a trend. Meanwhile Kate is channeling her inner unicorn, with a rainbow of colours planned for her Italian renovation. Have our favourite podcasters completely swapped personalities? Tune into The Great Indoors to hear your hosts argue it out. And a huge thank you to our sponsor @naturalmatuk for supporting the podcast. They can custom make any headboard to go with your new bed, you can even supply your own fabric. So if you are team chocolate 🍩 or team unicorn 🦄 you can create a bed that speaks to your colour personality. Listeners to the great indoors podcast can also enjoy an exclusive 10% discount so listen out for that! #thegreatindoors #thegreatindoorspodcast #chocolateinteriors #browninterior #brownwalls #interiordesign #interiorinspo

@mad_about_the_house St James Project, is a grade II listed building that has been developed into a high end, sustainable and eco conscious collection of rental apartments. Featuring the Vita Sofa, a collection created in collaboration with Kate Watson-Smyth, designed with sustainability at the core of every decision. #sustainability#interiordesign#sofa#livingroom#project#armchair#fixedcover#loosecover

Almost exactly a year since we moved in I’m thrilled to reveal the finished house in the 25th anniversary edition of @redmagazine. Spread over six pages you can read about all the changes we made - floors/windows/doors/radiators - installing a new kitchen and creating a pantry as well as completely remodelling the bathroom. There’s so much to finally reveal in detail over the coming weeks but here is a snapshot. We’ll dig into the befores and afters soon. Huge thanks to @sibev for these lovely pictures and to @carolynbaileyinteriors for being such a wonderful editor. The magazine also includes my monthly column on the six things I have learnt from this renovation. . #housetour #housereveal #thehouseisfinished #hometour #redmagazine #myhouse #colourpalette #paintcolours #colourscheme

Something a bit different today as my friend Federica is selling this gorgeous flat overlooking the sea at Lerici. The decor is original 70s as is all the furniture and lighting. Just look at those floor tiles and that view. And it’s a five minute walk from one of Italy’s most beautiful beaches. Lots more on the blog today for the regular Househunter post and DM me if you or someone you know might be interested. If I could I would. I chose an aquamarine for my engagement ring to match the sea at this place and I have known and loved it for 25 years. Somebody buy it so I can visit. #houseforsale #lerici #aflatinitaly #forsale #flatforsale #invendita #vintagestyle #70sstyle #tiledesign #vintagetiles #tilelove #lerici #interiorinspo #interiordesign #70svintage