Serena Fokschaner
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Reading the room: why artists are turning their attention to interiors
Serena Fokschaner examines the return to interior art, with a clutch of bright young artists looking to beautiful rooms for inspiration
A 1960s flat in west London that's a paean to mid-century style
A warm, retro palette and chic cabinetry designed by Natalie Tredgett with owner Tara Nash create a flexible live-work space in this two storey apartment
A London apartment that feels like a country house in miniature
Decorator Chloe Willis' own London house is not just a showcase of her skills, but a marvel in creating a comfortable country feel in the heart of the city
Making a case for the return of the snug
Every house should have a snug, as a place to retreat from the world and be surrounded by simply what we love most
Vanessa Macdonald brings English country house style to an Alpine chalet
The inviting rooms of this Verbier chalet are a masterclass in artful fusion, as designer Vanessa Macdonald has brought together English and Alpine influences, antique and contemporary pieces, and texture and pattern to create a cleverly coherent whole
Where, why and how to repair your household items
Serena Fokschaner explores the history of mending our household items, why it's faltered in recent times and what the future could look like
Future proofing the terraced house for intergenerational living
As rising rents and economic pressures cause more and more graduates to move back into their parents' houses, Serena Fokschaner explores how to future proof your house for multi generational living
A rambling former vicarage in south London brought to life by Tamsin Saunders
Tasked with bringing colour and harmony to the ‘greige’ interiors of this Victorian house, interior designer Tamsin Saunders has created spaces to inspire the artist who lives there
Do Americans and Brits have fundamentally different approaches to interior design?
Serena Fokschaner unpacks the idiosyncrasies of interior design in Britain versus the States, and explores what ultimately sets them apart and where they find common ground
A neglected Maltese house brought back to life by the owners of historic Villa Bologna Pottery
Having moved back to Malta, where she spent much of her childhood, Sophie Edwards took over the island’s oldest pottery, which produces the hand-painted ceramic pieces that feature in many of the colourful, light-filled rooms of her townhouse
Why you should be considering a freestanding kitchen
Fitted kitchens may be our default approach, but opting for freestanding furniture can produce a much more characterful room, and you can take it with you when you move
An ebullient thatched cottage where pattern and colour reign
On torrid days in Singapore, the mercury can rise to 40°C. This is when interior designer Elizabeth Hay, who relocated to the tropical city-state in 2013, dreams of home. She pictures the whitewashed kitchen of her thatched cottage, tucked into the quiet green fold of an isolated Devon valley. Lawns tumble down to a brook and blossom drifts across the orchard in spring – an idyllic vision of England that might have come from a Thirties guidebook
A glorious riverside house in west London refreshed and revived by Kate Guinness
Having bought the house next door to her west London townhouse, chef Lindsay Elder called in interior designer Kate Guinness to gently layer styles and eras, filling the space with colour and pattern
Where to buy the loveliest hand-painted tiles
For a truly individual decorative scheme, these artists are making beautiful hand-painted tiles that will embed art right into your walls
A doyenne of antique textiles puts her collection up for sale at Bonhams
The collection of Peta Smyth is up for sale at Bonhams this morning, and it's a must visit for interiors lovers
Self expression, allusiveness and a hint of theatre in an interior designer's London house
Interior designer Natalie Tredgett has made her mark on her own Victorian terraced house, creating an eclectic environment that works as both a family home and a stylish showcase for her eye-catching furniture and lighting designs
Houses packed with colour
A colourful Singapore apartment that reflects the city's cosmopolitan history
A Singapore apartment has been transformed into a jewel box that takes you on a trip round the world – each room filled with colourful character inspired by the owners’ cosmopolitan tastes
Design icons: Isamu Noguchi's coffee table is where art and function meet
Continuing our series on timeless icons of the design world, Serena Fokschaner delves into the life of Isamu Noguchi and the influences that led to his most renowned design: the coffee table
Design icons: Vitsoe, the Universal 606 and to-die-for modular shelving
Vitsœ’s beautifully modular shelving and furniture can be found in cool, calm interiors around the globe – not least those owned by designers and architects themselves, many of whom swear by it
The soothing stitch: why more of us are finding that needlework is a balm for troubled times
If working from home and doomscrolling through the news have been taking a toll on your mood, embroidery can offer a route into a quieter, more mindful state of mind