Nicholas Engert | Inspiration

There is theory that coat hangers, when left alone in a wardrobe, multiply and, before you can blink, two have multiplied to 10 or more.

As a fan of the detective books of Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham and Dorothy L Sayers, the period in which the stories are set is in itself fascinating on many levels.

The dining room is one of the few spaces in the home designed specifically for shared time — long meals, celebrations and everyday moments alike. Wallpaper plays a defining role here, adding depth, texture and personality in a way paint alone often cannot.

All things age and over time they can morph into a new, sometimes subtle, sometimes surprising, form of beauty.

The early postage stamps of Queen Elizabeth II capture a nation in transition — graceful, confident, and beautifully made. A meditation on design, dignity, and the quiet power of miniature art.