Serena Fokschaner

Are we all in such a rush to achieve a ‘look’ that we have forgotten to care about where our antiques come from, and the stories behind them?

‘It goes well when we’re aligned from the start,’ says Kate Quinlan, Director at McLean Quinlan. Here is everything you need to know to make sure that your architecture project is a success

From repurposing old materials to adding a terrific trim: these are the hacks to achieve beautifully upholstered pieces without breaking the bank.

There's one thing that makes interiors stand out – and it's not what you might think.

With a seemingly endless array of choice, how do you find the right designer or architect for your project? Serena Fokschaner investigates

The idea of the old smoke-filled, horse-brass-bedecked pub interior still has a strong pull for many of us, but these days punters are demanding a bit more sophistication from their pubs. Serena Fokschaner explores how interior designers are ushering the new ultra-chic pub into existence

Every house should have a snug, as a place to retreat from the world and be surrounded by simply what we love most

As rising rents and economic pressures cause more and more graduates to move back into their parents' houses, Serena Fokschaner explores how to future proof your house for multi generational living

Serena Fokschaner unpacks the idiosyncrasies of interior design in Britain versus the States, and explores what ultimately sets them apart and where they find common ground

Serena Fokschaner explores the history of mending our household items, why it's faltered in recent times and what the future could look like

Fitted kitchens may be our default approach, but opting for freestanding furniture can produce a much more characterful room, and you can take it with you when you move

Serena Fokschaner examines the return to interior art, with a clutch of bright young artists looking to beautiful rooms for inspiration