Rachel Edwards

2 weeks ago | countryliving.com | Rachel Edwards

Whether rummaging through a brocante in Provence, scrolling late-night auction listings or making a beeline for a favourite stall at Kempton Racecourse, the design-savvy know their antiques. Aside from an innate creative eye that can measure up an old floor lamp or accent chair at a glance, they are a great source of wisdom when it comes to assessing the value, rarity or reuse potential of time-worn things.

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Rachel Edwards

Falling for a grand 1899 Queen Anne-style home is easy. Falling for its dated 1980s kitchen is considerably less so. But for interior designer Kate Pearce, the disjointed retrofit, full of unwieldy units and broken appliances, was a silver lining: 'I wanted a kitchen I could gut without guilt,' she says – and gut she did. Now in its place stands a glorious cast of materials – swirling Paonazzo Rose marble, black granite, aged brass – held in balance by custom navy cabinetry.

1 month ago | housebeautiful.com | Rachel Edwards

House Beautiful has launched a collection of carpets at Tapi, designed to bring modern comfort and effortless style to your home. Whether you're decorating your first flat or giving your space a well-deserved refresh, this collection offers a stylish starting point – quite literally – from the ground up. There are six standout ranges to choose from, each available in a variety of trend-forward shades and all designed to complement the way you live today.

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Rachel Edwards

Country Living has launched a collection of carpets in collaboration with Tapi, making it that much easier to create a classic country look in your own home. The collection includes six carpet ranges in a myriad of colours, combining comfort, character and quality. Available exclusively at Tapi, customers can explore the collection online – and use the handy visualiser to picture each design in situ – or visit one of Tapi’s showrooms nationwide to view samples and receive personalised advice.

1 month ago | housebeautiful.com | Rachel Edwards

It takes a pretty seasoned creative eye – and a strong stomach – to look at a dodgy DIY kitchen extension with a plastic roof and envision something warm, characterful and rustic in its place. Interior designer Charlotte Simpson, founder of Lotte Studio, has both in spades. It took five years from the day she purchased her terrace house in south London to renovate completely – rising damp and a manhole in the middle of the floor derailed any hope of a quick fix – but her patience has paid off.