Lampshades first appeared in the late 17th century when public lanterns – oil lamps with reflectors and several wicks – were installed in the centre of streets. Industrialisation in the 19th century led to gas lighting becoming the norm, however, there were many drawbacks and in 1879 Thomas Ediso...

The joy and companionship we find when co-habiting with our beloved pets negates the frustration brought on by the muddy paws, wet fur, moulting, and accidental spills they bring into our clean and stylish homes. Our innovative and durable FibreGuard textiles are the perfect solution for pet-frie...

Amber Armitage is an all-round creative with an eye for colour. Having started her career as a graphic designer in the editorial space, before selling her own artwork and ceramics, and launching Marigold, her photoshoot styling and production business, Amber employs her many talents on a daily ba...

Washes of soft colour, artistic mark-making, and biophilic themes have become synonymous with New Zealand designer Emma Hayes’ wallcoverings. Following career-highlights such as producing wallcoverings for the Louis Vuitton retail stores in Auckland and Melbourne, and ahead of our own collaborati...

Now more than ever people are seeking to escape from our digi-centric world and find serenity in their bedroom. Therefore, getting the bedroom right – specifically the bed – is very important and custom-made bedding and bedheads are key elements to consider.

It’s an age old saying that a window unfurnished is a window unfinished, but there are many decisions to be made when investing in custom-made curtains. Firstly, specifying a fabric which meets the client’s aesthetic, performance, and budget requirements, then selecting an appropriate heading sty...

Sheer curtains disperse the soft glow of sunlight into a space either through a fine, almost translucent construction, or a loose construction with open fibres. Whilst linen and linen-look sheers are an eternal favourite, we are seeing a growing desire for soft, optimistic colours and patterns at...

DJ Carey, Editorial Director of Cottages & Gardens, shares her favourite expressions of colour from the pages of the magazine, Paris’s Deco Off fair, and within her own home.