Louise Swarbrick Design

African Sun

On a grey November day it is heartening to look at fabrics and furniture that reflect the heat of the Savannah or the red dust of the desert on the African continent. The obvious colours to fit these reflections on a hot clime are the yellows of the sun, the orchres of Turkish pottery baking …

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Louise Swarbrick Design

Antique and modern

The look that Louise Swarbrick Design is known for regarding interior decor is that of mixing the modern with the historic. Working in many period houses, we have been able to enhance the architectural features and provide a light airy feel that we associate with today’s every day living. Owning an older property can bring …

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Louise Swarbrick Design

Wicker don’t snicker

The love affair with wicker furniture is generally thought to date from the Victorian era when conservatories came into fashion and the relationship with Indian colonial life influenced the interior design of the day. Subsequently it has faded in and out of consciousness. It had an iconic moment in the film Emmauel when the popularity …

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