Design Spotlight: The TV Room
The living room is a special space, often comforting us at the end of a long day. Some may use it as a space for relaxation, some for entertaining; either way, this space should be just as beautiful as...
View ArticleArchitectural Details To Make A Home
Interior design is so much more than just fluffing cushions and creating the perfect colour scheme. There is a lot more subtle detail found in the architecture that can really increase the design...
View ArticleA Masculine Interior For the Everyday Gentleman
Ever wanted to create a trendy bachelor pad or man cave? No, I’m not talking about a den that features glossy black leather lazy boys and a giant TV – I’m talking about a truly refined interior that...
View ArticleDesign Focus: The Showstopping Hallway
Hallways are often forgotten when it comes to an interior – but why keep this space bare when it is such a fantastic opportunity to create drama! If you don’t have the luxury of having a foyer in your...
View ArticleDesign Tips For Hanging Art
Hanging art can be a tricky task, and one that many people struggle with. Whilst reconfiguring my room this week I decided to shake up my art arrangement in my own home. This triggered my idea for this...
View ArticleThe Statement Bathroom Mirror
I find that when it comes to designing and decorating a home, the bathroom is one of the more difficult spaces to inject style and personality. It's often daunting to commit to bold-patterned statement...
View ArticleTwo Kitchen Trends for 2016 You Need To Know
Coming into the New Year I’m always looking for new interior design trends that I think will be popular throughout the up-coming year. Last year we saw a lot of layered patterns, textures and design...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Leather Travel Bag
Sometimes there’s nothing more luxurious than the smell and feel of leather. Weather it’s a timeless tufted sofa or a handsome leather bag, leather is a material that exudes luxury and quality – and...
View ArticleRepetitive Design
Repetition in interior design is powerful. It often goes unnoticed but pay attention and you'll see it everywhere. Patterns, architectural features in a row and even symmetry create repetition. Subtle...
View ArticleLighting Innovations For 2016
There are certain items within a home that can easily be updated to upgrade your interior and lighting is one of them. These decorative items are just as important as furniture pieces, though it seems...
View ArticleMirror Image
Mirrors are one of the most versatile features in a home, as they not only help create the illusion of a more expansive space, but they also prove to be fantastic focal piece. You’ll often find this...
View ArticleAndaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht
It’s not often that you come across spaces that are whimsical yet still highly elegant and sophisticated, however, celebrated Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, has managed to just that – pulling off one...
View ArticleMaximising Space In Your Home
It’s one of the main questions my interior consultants get asked on a daily basis: “how do I maximise space?” Large open plan spaces, narrow and long living rooms, cosy but cramped bedrooms – sometimes...
View ArticleOn Trend: A Green Palette
We’re definitely seeing a shift in interior design aesthetics, where more earthen materials and colours will outshine light and bright palettes. Expect timber, stone, terracotta, and rattan to feature...
View ArticleWarmth With Terracotta
From marble and copper to bright whites and pastels, over the last few years we’ve seen these cooler combinations prevalent in interiors around the globe. But earthy hues are burgeoning as the next...
View ArticleSelecting The Perfect Sized Rug
You’ll find that here, at Max Sparrow, we’re always recommending a gorgeous rug to help bring cohesion to a space – it’s probably the most important decorative item you can introduce in your home. From...
View ArticleDecorate Your Bedroom Like a Boutique Hotel
When traveling I always like to rent an apartment to try and experience the area like a local, but occasionally I love to treat myself with a night or two in a gorgeous boutique hotel. The reason why I...
View ArticleGlow With Gold
Copper has been the dominating metal over the last couple of years, and I think our obsession with the rose-toned metal has sadly come to an end this year. For 2016 we’re looking to a warmer colour...
View ArticleInterior Design In Pet Loving Homes
There’s nothing better than coming home to a wagging tail after a day in the office, even though there is a lot of up-keep involved. From shedding hair to dirty paw prints, it seems that sometimes our...
View ArticleBocadillo de Jamón y Champán, Madrid
Ham sandwiches don’t usually go hand-in-hand with champagne and luxurious fittings, but thanks to Lucas y Hernández-Gil, Madrid’s Bocadillo de Jamón y Champán proves otherwise. The gastronomic delight...
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