New kid on the automotive block: Volvo XC60 review
Volvo’s history is littered with the wacky and wonderful, but in musical terms, its greatest hit single of recent years has to be the XC60 SUV, the Swedish firm’s best selling model ever. Now, there is a new XC60 on the block, boasting more tech, more comfort and more style than ever before. […]
A well thought out package: Peugeot’s 5008 review
Flushed with the success from its European Car of the Year winning 3008 soft-roader, Peugeot has decided to revisit that winning formula and give its slightly bigger 5008 the same treatment – and it seems to have pulled it off. The 5008 boasts more space inside and thanks to two more foldaway rear […]
Into the wild: home decor goes exotic
With a hiss and a roar, wildlife has burst onto the style scene and our love for this beautiful decor cannot be tamed. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The output of this preoccupation with some of our greatest outdoor species is, thank goodness, a big step away from anything taxidermy related […]
One size doesn’t fit all: Columnist Cymon Allfrey on compact homes
With compact homes in the spotlight as a solution to housing, Architect Cymon Allfrey questions whether small really is better. It has been wonderful to see such a celebration of architecture in the media recently, in particular that of small or compact homes: homes that are providing innovative solutions to living within a […]
The feature wall
The feature wall, also known as the ‘statement wall’ is the pièce de résistance in modern homes, and a welcome saviour for spaces missing that certain je ne se quois. A concept that goes hand-in-hand with many pros – helping to divide a space, adding flair, giving the illusion of depth when there […]
Lovely lavender: colour of the moment
It’s been touted as ‘the new millennial pink’. We’re not sure if it’s going to be able to knock this ruling hue right off its perch, but lavender is certainly not shy about what it has to offer our abodes this season. It may not have been in the running to steal the […]









