Mad About The House

Jun 5, 2024 | madaboutthehouse.com | Kate Watson-Smyth

I’m a journalist who writes about interiors mainly for The Financial Times but I have also written regularly for The Independent and The Daily Mail. My house has been in Living Etc, HeartHome and featured in The Wall Street Journal & Corriere della Sera. I also run an interior styling consultancy Mad About Your House. Welcome to my Mad House.

Nov 5, 2023 | madaboutthehouse.com | Kate Watson-Smyth

Hello everyone, firstly can I thank all of you who have followed me over to the new house on Substack either as a free or paid subscriber. I’m dropping in here to let you know that my first post will be going live this morning. I won’t be writing on here every time there is a new post but as it’s all still new I wanted to give everyone time to catch up.

Oct 31, 2023 | madaboutthehouse.com | Kate Watson-Smyth

Well today’s the day. From today you will be able to join me over on Substack where I have been busy behind the scenes hanging the curtains, unpacking the archive and arranging the furniture ready to welcome you in. Some of you will have already seen the email I sent on Monday in which I said I would explain in a little more detail while I have decided to move house. I have been very happy here in my little corner of the internet but times have changed and it’s time to move on.

Oct 12, 2023 | madaboutthehouse.com | Kate Watson-Smyth

Off to a grand Victorian house in south London this week which has taken full advantage of the large rooms and high ceilings to really make bold use of colour. But before you worry this isn’t for you, the colour drenching used throughout this property works brilliantly in smaller rooms with lower ceilings so this house, which is on the market with Inigo can still provide inspiration on a decorative level even if the budget is fantasy.

Oct 10, 2023 | madaboutthehouse.com | Kate Watson-Smyth

A couple of months ago I shared with you the news that I had designed a floral carpet with Alternative Flooring and, as it formally launches at Decorex this week, I’m excited to tell you that such was the amazing response from retailers that it has moved from being an online exclusive to one that will be in shops around the country with 120 of them having samples for you to try out so you will need to check with your local retailer to see if they have it in store.