Articles by Amanda Pollard

If you’re eager to plan a landscape that can help to protect the environment, there are a few simple things you can do. From reducing waste and saving water to creating habitats and food for wildlife, taking these measures can make an impact even with…

The London Design Festival, now in its 22nd year, celebrates the best of creativity in the UK. It is always huge, with exhibitions, installations, discussions and product launches popping up across the city. It aims to highlight new innovations as wel…

The London Design Festival, now in its 22nd year, celebrates the best of creativity in the UK. It is always huge, with exhibitions, installations, discussions and product launches popping up across the city. It aims to highlight new innovations as wel…

When remodeling their homes, clients base many of their decisions on how the finished space will look. That’s why images are key for communicating your work to potential leads, and it’s also one of the best ways to boost your profile on Houzz. Avoid t…

This year’s Clerkenwell Design Week in London was bigger and better than ever, with new venues, larger exhibition spaces and a huge array of influential exhibitors and speakers. The festival took place May 21-23 at destinations around the trendy Clerk…

The gorgeous gardens showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (May 21 to 25) in London were full of ideas that can inspire our own outdoor spaces. Read on to see the key themes we discovered at the event, including color palettes, materials and plant …

The gorgeous gardens showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (May 21 to 25) in London were full of ideas that can inspire our own outdoor spaces. Read on to see the key themes we discovered at the event, including color palettes, materials and plant …

Landscapes have come into their own in recent years, with more of us embracing the abundant uses of our outdoor spaces. We increasingly see our yard as a habitat for wildlife, a place that boosts well-being and a space to grow plants for food. And, if…

This year’s Surface Design Show in London, held Feb. 6-8, showcased innovations from more than 180 exhibitors and hosted talks by leading industry experts. The theme of the 2024 show was Mindful Living, highlighting brands that design well while doing…

When it comes to designing a small living room, most professionals have a few golden rules they use to make the most of the space. Here, two architects and two interior designers share their go-to tips and tricks to ensure a small room is big on style…