Archive for the ‘General interiors’ Category
BHD Sees The Property Market Picking Up
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010The team at Ben Huckerby Design is pleased to announce a growth in consultations and interior design projects over the last few months; a definite sign of the Leeds property market picking back up again.
There has also been an increase in the number of conceptual projects the award winning interior designers have started work on, right from the initial design stage. This is a great opportunity for Ben Huckerby Design to work in its favoured position – alongside architects and property developers, getting involved in projects from square one.
Working to create perfect homes and offices through spacial planning and contemporary interior design schemes in Leeds and London, the team is in the process of completing a high end 2 bedroom apartment in the capital. Decked out with the finest interiors and high tech gadgets that only James Bond would dream of, watch this space for more information…
… Following In The Footsteps Of Britain’s Best Home
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010Property History
The owners of Britain’s Best Home, Terry George and Michael Rothwell, bought this stunning, if not slightly run down, beach house in Tangier as a second home and magical getaway back in 2006.
Previously owned for 20 years by one of their best friends, the beach house had an uncanny English feel to it, home to antiques galore and traditional English décor. Terry and Michael wanted to keep the traditional features in the property but add a Moroccan twist to fit into the idyllic setting boasting stunning sea views and make better use of the space.
…. As Seen In Glamour
Saturday, February 27th, 2010As an interior design expert, Ben was called upon to reveal his top tips on not over stepping the fine line between eclectic and cluttered… “One colour being more dominant than the rest does the job” explains interior designer Ben Huckerby. “Here, it’s purple. Personally I would have added a purple rug too…”
May The Best House Win…
Saturday, February 20th, 2010Keep your eyes peeled for ITV’s new property series, May The Best House Win, to be aired between 1-2pm from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th February… you’ll never guess which interior design expert you might see…
Vivienne Westwood Chooses Leeds Designers To Reveal New Print
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Leeds based interior designers, Ben Huckerby Design, has announced an exclusive contract which will see them working in tandem with Vivienne Westwood to inject her signature designs into houses across the region.
The contemporary interior designers, who won an award at the Leeds Bar and Club Awards, for the design of Oracle in Leeds, has been hand picked to showcase the first interior collection by the iconic style queen.
Upholstery Heaven
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009Top Tips for glamming up old furniture in time for Christmas from the designer behind Britain’s Best Home.
A word used frequently across all walks of life is ‘recycle’ and this doesn’t have to stop at plastic bags, re-vamping furniture is one way to live a greener life, glam up your house, and get ready for Christmas.
You can transform the atmosphere of the whole room by simply applying a few top re-upholstering tips, and it can be as easy as 1,2,3 if you follow interior expert Ben Huckerby’s essential advice to turn that scuffed armchair into a chic centrepiece:
First Impressions Count…
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Quite often your garden isn’t the first thing people see so you need to make sure that your good taste and flair is exuded from the very moment someone sets eyes on your humble abode.
Making an impression on tenants, buyers or guests, the importance of a first impression is often underestimated.
Here are my top tips to ensure a favourable lasting impression is sustained…
Move or Improve?
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009It’s something topical at the moment and today I’m going to be looking at improving rather than moving. It needn’t all be doom and gloom so let’s take the approach of injecting a lease of life into something old to create something new… well let’s face it, it’s worked for Joan Rivers!
As simple as it may seem, DIY, the option taken by many, can prove to be a drain on resources and often for very little gain. Amateur makeovers can quickly decrease the value of homes when the main driving forces are boredom and the desire for change, rather than a planned approach to a home re-vamp that’s more than just cosmetic.