Author Sophie Hannam
Sophie Hannam

Sophie Hannam

Recent articles by Sophie Hannam
Vintage-industrial-style pendants work well suspended over an island or table, as in this kitchen by Sustainable Kitchens. Wall-mounted Anglepoise lamps have been added to provide task lighting.

Create a quintessential English country kitchen with these easy ideas to steal

We show you how to create an idyllic countryside look in your kitchen in 10 easy steps
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The best Easter eggs to buy this year. Photography by Rachel Whiting, styling by Kiera Buckley-Jones.

16 best luxury Easter eggs for 2024

There are few things more exciting than cracking into a chocolate egg of Easter Sunday. Here we reveal some of the best luxury Easter eggs available this year...
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Best garden parasol

Best garden parasols for 2024

Enjoy an hour (or two!) lounging in the shade with these pretty garden parasols and umbrellas
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Best fire pits

15 best garden fire pits for summer 2024

Keep warm outside on cool summer evenings with one of these statement garden fire pits
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Catherine Southon

Meet Catherine Southon, star of BBC One's Bargain Hunt

Auctioneer and star of BBC One’s Bargain Hunt, Catherine Southon, shares her story on how she got into the world of antiques...
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A colourful Victorian house in London

A colourful Victorian house in London

Inspired by the heyday of Hollywood Regency, the east London home of Rose Hanson and Josh Widdicombe is eclectic to its core. Photographs James Balston
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Emma Schmuecker, a senior objects conservator at the National Trust

A day in the life of a National Trust Conservator

Emma Schmuecker, a senior objects conservator at the National Trust, who also manages the conservation studio at Knole in Kent, talks us through her day
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Kitchen Pendant Lights

Best pendant lights for your kitchen

Illuminate your kitchen island in style with these beautiful ceiling-hung pendant lights
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Travel to Paris

Travel guide: how to spend a weekend in Paris

For a sophisticated weekend filled with art, antiquities, show stopping architecture and delicious food, the French capital has it all
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A quirky 20th-century Dutch home

The coastal home of interior stylist Manda Collins reflects her passion for moody colour palettes, luxe textiles and quirky antique curios. Photographs Georgia Burns
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Reusable fabric gift wrap, £10, Wearth London.

10 ways to reduce waste this Christmas

Reduce waste this Christmas by following our 10 tips for a more eco-friendly festive season
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Christmas Victorian Semi

A traditional Christmas in a Victorian home

After years of renovating projects, Vicki Savage has settled in an elegant Victorian semi filled with painted furniture and thoughtful artworks that she has gathered over time
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Talk Art - a podcast hosted by Russel Tovey and Robert Diament

The best interiors, antiques and design podcasts to listen to right now

Tune in and unwind to these design-focused podcasts
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Entryway ideas

How to decorate with green: our expert advice for designing a green room

Whether you're wanting a forest green living room or a sage green accent bathroom wall, green is one of the most versatile colours in home decor. Here, we provide our expert advice, tips and tricks on decorating with green – and the antique pieces that will make a green room pop
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How to decorate with teal: our expert advice for designing a teal room

Our expert advice, tips and decorating ideas for decorating with teal – and the best antique pieces to pair with this bold, vibrant colour
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A 19th-century Italian summer home

Surrounded by picture-perfect Italian countryside, Gianmatteo Malchiodi’s 19th-century summer home is a study in combining antiques from across the centuries. Photographs Francesco Dolfo / Living Inside
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A coral striped sofa in front of a burgundy wall

How to decorate with coral pink tones

Coral and blush hues can bring a cosy warmth to a living space, but too much can be too saccharine. Here, we suggest a few ways to incorporate coral pink tones into your interior design and the other colours and textures you can use to complement it
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Annie Sloan’s new Pearlescent Glaze is used to stunning effect over a white paint on an antique chest of drawers and a vintage wardrobe.

What is upcycling?

Upcycling antiques and old furniture and homewares is a popular topic of discussion in interior design, but what is its definition and how does it differ to recycling?
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19th-century French cast-iron garden urns, £580, Lichen Garden Antiques.

Garden antiques: the best flea markets and antiques dealers for buying garden antiques

We reveal to the best antiques shops and flea markets to buy weathered garden antiques for your home and garden
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The dining table was made by Sadie’s father-in-law, and has been painted in several different colours over the years. The antique sideboard came from a junk shop and the antique French mirror is from Portobello Road.The woven rug is Brigitte Bardot for La Redoute.

A Victorian townhouse in Brighton

Stylist Sadie Kohler puts overseas finds centre stage in her Brighton home, creating a comfortable space that’s perfect for her young family. Photographs Francine Kay
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The best faux Christmas trees for 2023

Still on the hunt for the perfect artificial Christmas tree? Here are our favourite offerings from the shops this year...
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Winter Woodland Card

The best Christmas cards of 2023

Put pen to paper this season and spread some festive cheer with one of these beautiful Christmas cards...
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How to hang a gallery wall

Feature walls are a great way of bringing additional colour and fun into your interior design. Here's our guide to how to create a gallery wall with your antique and vintage prints, artwork, photographs and pictures
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Lisbon travel guide

Lisbon travel guide

Sun-soaked and stylish, Portugal’s capital city is the ultimate hotspot for those with a passion for cultural sites, delicious food and artisan shops
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