Jessica Doyle

London

Design and Interiors Editor at The Telegraph

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Articles

Interior Design Masters winner reveals new John Lewis collection

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Doyle |Victoria Maw |Stephen Doig |Ria Higgins

John Cooper has applied his 'graphic bohemia' style to a range for the British retailer. Here are the hits (and misses)For John Cooper, the winner of this year's series of the BBC1 show Interior Design Masters, creating a homeware collection to be sold in John Lewis was very much not his normal day job. It was also a first for John Lewis: its design team had not previously worked with a designer who was simultaneously juggling a full-time job as a secondary-school teacher.
I fell from a first-floor window and smashed my skull

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ria Higgins |Aditi Sharma |Jessica Doyle |Jessica Salter

A horrific accident at her home could have ended designer Vanessa Arbuthnott's career; instead, it influenced her latest collectionsStepping into fabric designer Vanessa Arbuthnott's Cotswolds house feels like a sun-drenched saunter through a very English meadow. Colours flit from soft sky blue to warm buttercup yellow... fresh air, fresh earth, fresh life. It's a tonic for the eyes and the soul, and a true testament to Arbuthnott's eye for delicate shapes and harmonious tones.
The self-cleaning surfaces that can reduce your cleaning workload

4 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Aditi Sharma |Jessica Doyle |Jessica Salter |Jenny Tucker

The latest 'smart surfaces' for worktops, flooring, fabrics and more are paving the way to a home that practically cleans itselfImagine a home that cleans itself. It's a dream that feels closer to reality than ever, and it doesn't always involve robots or high-tech vacuums. Nor are we referring to white gloves and harsh chemical detergents. Ultimately, it comes down to the finishes and materials you choose for your floors, walls, surfaces and more.
How to bring English country charm to your home (without looking dated)

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Doyle |Jessica Salter |Jenny Tucker |Holly Thomas

The British design duo Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham, aka Salvesen Graham, are known for their contemporary take on traditional English country house design - an aesthetic that combines bold colour, romantic florals and a smattering of well-chosen antiques.
The 15 things you need in your bedroom to sleep in a heatwave

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Salter |Jessica Doyle |Jenny Tucker |Holly Thomas

Soaring temperatures can play havoc with your sleep; turn your bedroom into a soothing sanctuary with this cooling collectionAfter what seems like endless grey, we've been treated to a welcome blast of sunshine with the warmest weather in April in seven years. But while ditching the jumper in the day can feel like a treat, soaring temperatures at night can play havoc with sleep.
Ikea opens on Oxford Street... but how do you get anything home?

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Doyle |Jenny Tucker |Holly Thomas |Busola Evans

Due to the lack of parking, some might question whether the shop is in fact in the wrong location; the idea, according to Ikea, is that you can go in to plan your kitchen or wardrobes, and choose the bigger pieces of furniture such as sofas and tables that you want to buy, but have them delivered rather than taking them away; a model that they hope will reach more customers in a more accessible way.
I transformed a £5 charity shop find into a stylish side table

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Melanie Lissack |Boudicca Fox-Leonard |Simon Lewis |Jessica Doyle

If you're hankering after a DIY project to tackle over one of the upcoming bank holiday weekends, a piece of furniture is a fun and rewarding way to spend a few hours. We've all got something inexpensive and unloved lying around the house. And with a splash of paint, a few rolls of wallpaper and a bit of trimming, you can turn it into something that looks far more expensive. Stylist and interior design blogger Melanie Lissack is a DIY enthusiast and upcycling expert.
'Heat pumps aren't good for poorly built, leaky houses'

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Boudicca Fox-Leonard |Simon Lewis |Jessica Doyle |Eleanor Steafel

Skills shortageLack of quality has become endemic. Not least because there is a severe shortage in skilled trades people in the UK. Over 250,000 extra construction workers are required by 2028 to meet demand. "We're so short of skilled trades that if you get someone to do it, the chances are they might do it worse than you. It's a tricky one," says McCloud. YouTube has allowed lay people to pick up new skills, but it's no substitute for real training.
How do you grow chillies and peppers from seed?

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Connor Ibbetson |Jessica Doyle |Ria Higgins |Tom Brown

Around early summer, your plants should start to produce flowers, which can be further encouraged with a high-potash fertiliser once a week to replace the nitrogen feed. A fertiliser that's high in potash would be a tomato feed or a comfrey fertiliser. Depending on the variety, the ultimate height of your plant should be achieved before too many flowers are produced.
The best National Trust gardens to visit for spring flowers

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Doyle

Take a break from your patio and immerse yourself in the blossoms of these glorious public gardensSome countries have a fleeting spring, summer heat quickly taking over from the winter freeze. But here we have a long, slow build-up. So although there might be lots to do in your own garden, there is also time to go out and take a deeper draught.