Journal
Notes from
the studio.
Ideas and practical advice on homes, kitchens, workplaces and public spaces, for anyone planning a space of their own.
More from the journal
Turnkey
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Is a turnkey interior right for you?
What a turnkey interior really means, who it suits best, and the questions to ask before you hand over the keys to your project.
Public Space
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Ten qualities of a public space that works
Lobbies, museums, plazas and community halls succeed or fail on the same few principles. Here are ten we keep coming back to.
Design Notes
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The golden ratio, from sketch to room
How a proportion found in nature and classical architecture can guide room sizes, furniture layouts and focal points, right from the first sketch.
Homes
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Designing for Rajkot: heat, light and heritage
How colour, texture, lighting and local craft can make a home in Rajkot cooler, calmer and more personal, without losing its connection to Gujarat.
Bathrooms
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Ten bathroom ideas beyond tiles and tubs
The bathroom is often the last room to be designed. These ten ideas can turn it into one of the most personal spaces in the house.
Kitchens
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Ten kitchen ideas for the way families cook now
Open plans, smarter storage and materials that age well: ten kitchen ideas that make cooking easier and the heart of the home more welcoming.
Commercial
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Planning a commercial kitchen: ten tips
For restaurants, cafés and hotels, a kitchen has to be fast, safe and durable. Ten things to plan for before the first wall goes up.
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