Taunton and South Somerset Living Apr - May 2024
Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions Spring has officially sprung! This edition is packed with fun for all the family, plus lots of delicious recipes, home inspiration and, of course, our usual dose of fabulous competitions
CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME Ahead of the Homebuilding & Renovating Show Series, we caught up with expert designer Julia Kendell to discuss all things interiors. CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT SOME PROJECTS YOU’RE WORKING ON AT THE MOMENT? I’m currently working on several large property renovations and new builds for clients in the south east. One I am particularly enjoying is the contemporary renovation of a large 1920s property. The clients are configuring and adding to the space to create a huge 15m x 8m open-plan kitchen and living area. These large spaces can be challenging to design but a lot of fun! This year I am also collaborating with one of the other Homebuilding & Renovating Show experts, Allan Corfield and a team of the best in the industry to provide a ‘silver-service’ architectural design and build for clients who are looking for a premium experience where every detail is considered and delivered. Working alongside the best of the best is thrilling! I will be launching my ‘Interior Design Series’ in early Spring. This is a collection of video modules I have written and filmed to provide online content for anyone embarking on a decoration/ build and needing guidance to know where to start and how to create their perfect home. DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA IS MAKING DESIGN MORE ACCESSIBLE OR MAKING IT FEEL LIKE WE ALL NEED TO HAVE UNATTAINABLE, PERFECT SPACES? I have mixed feelings when it comes to design in social media. It certainly provides endless inspiration and ideas but so much of it is impractical for normal daily life or has been created by AI presenting ridiculously ‘fantastical’ settings. I ask clients to share Pinterest boards with me at the beginning of a project to ensure we are on the same page, but I occasionally have a battle 38 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
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SHOP ONLINE VISIT SOPHA.CO.UK<br />
CREATE<br />
SOMETHING<br />
GREAT AT SOPHA<br />
AS ORIGINAL AS YOU ARE, FOR EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME...<br />
BEDS<br />
SOFAS<br />
FURNITURE<br />
| hello@sopha.uk | 01278 55 77 55 | 2-4 Church Street, Highbridge, <strong>Somerset</strong>, TA9 3AE
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