The Grand Tour
15Oct
The most beautiful homes are the ones that combine elements from different periods, styles, and places.
Acanthus' Journal
A curtain call!
05Aug
We pride ourselves on providing hand-made in-house curtains and roman blinds. Expertly made to measure, they are one of kind!
Say Hello to acanthuspaint.com!
13Jul
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website dedicated to our paint collections; acanthuspaint.com is now live!
Wall murals: Art and the illusion of more space
14Jun
Wall murals bring out the best features of a room, with complete individuality, creating the illusion of more space
Statement ceiling lights: A touch of the unexpected #lightsup
27Apr
When I think about the ceiling, I think about it as a fifth wall and use it to add an additional layer of interest.
From hand drawn sketches to 3D visuals
29Mar
16 years of interior design consultations. This is how we work.
Less is more: Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement
16Mar
The opposite of a typical British style of flower arrangement where you “pack” the varieties and as many stems as you can fit in the vase, Ikebana is about “less is more”.
Lampshades: The secret ingredient of interior design
04Mar
From size to colour, shape to trimmings, lampshades will give any room a fresh new twist while complementing everything you already love. Lampshades are often overlooked, and yet, they are an important element of your lighting plan and overall décor.
Is your home suffering from winter blues? Get some light into it
02Feb
Well, in fact, you and your home need to look after each other... all year round and not just in winter. And when it comes to lighting, it is more than just about décor, ambience...
Painting furniture is the cornerstone of sustainable Interior Design.
12Jan
Painting furniture is the cornerstone of sustainable interior design. It’s also a deeply enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
Over the years I’ve tried just about every product and finish on the market and while chalk paint has its fans, I’m certain that milk paint is THE absolute best...
Our 2021 Resolution; Let our homes be Inspirational - Timeless - Seamless
08Jan
Happy New Year to you all! Have you made some new years resolutions yet? Because we have! Because our homes have been seeing even more of us than ever before, the time has come when we give them the attention they deserve. We want to kick start those projects that have been at the back of our minds for a while...
Christmas 2020 with Scottish nature at its heart
04Dec
Christmas 2020 with Scottish nature at its heart The rugged Scottish landscape with its ever-changing palette of colours and wildlife, our rich traditional heritage of weaving techniques giving the world the most sought-after fabulous fabrics...
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