Articles — home decor
Vintage Textile Hunting in the Cotswolds: A Delightful Adventure
Last week, I had the absolute privilege of teaching a gathered lampshade workshop at Thyme, an elegant estate nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. While the workshop was a joy, I couldn’t resist indulging in a little vintage textile hunting during my stay. The Cotswolds is famous for its rolling countryside, honey-hued villages and rich history, but it also happens to be a treasure trove for vintage lovers like myself. It’s filled with charming antique shops and hidden gems that offer some of the most exquisite vintage fabrics and homewares. If you’re like me and love the thrill of...
Vintage Textiles and Sustainability with Carina Harford
Carina Harford, the visionary behind Harford House interior design consultancy, brings a passion for sustainability and longevity to her work. Here at CJ Interiors, we are drawn to the way Carina uses high-quality vintage and antique pieces as central elements in her designs. Carina explores auctions and antique shops to source unique furnishings, which in turn highlights the potential for choosing quality products whilst reducing carbon emissions. How do you go about incorporating vintage textiles into your work?It really depends on the project and on the material. Sometimes a client will have their own vintage textiles they would like to...
Sustainable Elegance: The Timeless Charm of Vintage Textiles for the Home
As the world grapples with the environmental impacts of modern consumerism, many are turning to sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the most beautiful and effective ways to embrace sustainability at home is by incorporating vintage textiles into your decoration. These timeless pieces not only add character and history to your living space but also contribute significantly to a more eco-friendly lifestyle. The Environmental Benefits of Vintage Home TextilesReduction of Textile Waste: The home decoration industry, much like fashion, generates substantial waste. By opting for vintage textiles, you divert items from landfills, giving them a second life...
Sustainable interior design with Bryony Richardson
We are delighted to have Bryony Richardson share her insights on sustainability within interior design. Bryony describes herself as a 'light and colour consultant' and her projects to date reflect her talent in creating flowing spaces that work with the natural features of the exisiting space. It’s perhaps not surprising to learn that Bryony grew up in an artistic household. ‘My mum was an interior decorator and my dad was a keen antiques collector, so our home was filled with extraordinary and wonderful objects,’ she says. As a designer, she always aims to create spaces that inspire and delight. 1....