At Focus ’17 in London, Country Life Magazine held an interactive forum to discuss how the English Country House of the 21st century has evolved. Architect Niall McLaughlin, landscape architect Kim Wilkie and Interior Designer Audrey Carden, are all leaders in their specific fields and were major contributors at the event: This is my interpretation of some discussions. The 17th Century roots of the English Country House was quintessentially that of a home. It was far from a m

Eco-Friendly Paint What is Ecological Sustainable Design (ESD)? The International Interior Designers Association (IIDA) defines sustainability as: A state or process that can be maintained indefinitely. ESD or Eco-friendly design can touch every element of design, from low energy lighting, natural paint, energy star-rated appliances to products that are low-waste and recyclable. Interior Designers today have a responsibility to be mindful of what products they are recommendin