Living Northeast | Interiors

Back to the future

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:41:36 +0000

Seventies wallpaper, sailor stripes and maxi dresses are all set to be big in the coming year. Ruth Addicott finds out why it’s time to ditch purple cushions and stock up on safety pins.

Footballers’ lives

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:25:54 +0000

Six years ago, it was just a plot of land. Today, it’s the £1.3m former home of a Premiership footballer. Ruth Addicott takes a look inside Robins Mead

Designers’ Guild... meets Alice in Wonderland

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:20:20 +0000

Interior designer Lizzie Clarke took over a decaying seaside boarding house and created a hotel more Notting Hill than North Yorkshire. Peta King pays a visit.

Home lover

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:35:00 +0000

George Clarke tells Viv Hardwick how growing up in Washington New Town inspired his career.

Ancient and modern

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:02:50 +0100

As one of Durham’s best-loved houses goes on the market, Ruth Addicott takes a look at what it’s like inside.

Cracking vision

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:46:39 +0100

Lucy Crack lived in chaos to complete the home of her dreams. She shows Ruth Campbell how to achieve great style on a budget and explains why you don’t need a kettle in your kitchen.

Oasis in the city

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:46:34 +0100

Matt Clark meets a couple whose city centre home is like a living history book.

Arbour masters

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:25 +0100

Despite its architecture and fascinating history, Arbour Hill, near Bedale, was in a sorry state of neglect before the Stourtons moved in. Ruth Addicott finds out how the couple restored the Grade II*-listed house to its former glory.

The painting lady

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:49:54 +0100

If you stand still long enough in Victoria Clive’s home, you may be in danger of being painted a lovely shade of Off-Black. Ruth Campbell meets the home owner who likes to make good use of the things that other people throw away.

Hearth to heart

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:54:46 +0100

Summer is a good time to buy your stove, as Ruth Addicott finds out.