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Whether you are breaking new ground on a modernist marvel or breathing life into a property whose patina holds many years of memories, our homes are an extension of our personality. From their design to how they are furnished, they reflect person, place and space. As we turn the page on 2024’s edition of Drift Abode, we cross the threshold into an intricate and inspiring world of property, where architecture meets design.
In the Spotlight
Words By Hannah Tapping Bespoke, personality-driven interiors with an emphasis on local context and client inspiration. Brightwater –...
Eventide
Words by Simon Poole As an estate agent of over 16 years and counting, it’s fair to say I have experienced the highs and lows of the...
Creative Spirit
WOW Cornwall’s new range captures the spirit of coastal living with nautical striped cushions and quilts, driftwood doorstops,...
Repurposed for a Purpose
Words by Jamie Crocker Paired craftsmen transform waste into extraordinary surfaces through revolutionary techniques. Detail within...
Flights of Fancy
Words by Hannah Tapping Established in 1985, Spiral UK has evolved into one of Britain’s foremost specialists in bespoke staircase design...
A Pivotal Moment
Words by Hannah Tapping “Of the hill, from the hill, for the hill”; a dialogue between landscape and living. The RIBA national awards are...
Coastal Property Evolution
Words by Jamie Crocker Jackson Stops adapts traditional estate agency values for modern buyers. The appeal of the sea Mark Price speaks...
Crafted to Last
Words by Jamie Crocker Cornwall’s Rozen Furniture transforms timber into treasures for discerning clients across Britain. Finer details...
From Concept to Keys
Words by Hannah Tapping By combining the design and build stages, Richards offers a unique approach that brings all aspects of a project...
Strength in Every Beam
Words by Jamie Crocker Contemporary timber frame specialists with Devon roots and Cornish craftsmanship at heart. A barn house in north...
Grounded in Cornwall
Words by Jamie Crocker Twenty years on, Cornwall’s surfacing pioneers continue to turn waste into worth. Oltco was founded on values that...
Designer Inspired Living
Words by Jamie Crocker | Images by Jack Hopkins Photography Award-winning Now Kitchens, bringing bespoke kitchen design to Cornwall. Now...
A Story of Design
Words by Hannah Tapping An approach to the interior design panorama that is undertaken within the narrative of location, environment and...
Beauty in Simplicity
Words by Hannah Tapping Refined design that harmoniously connects building to place. Waterfront House, Polruan Chris and Flo set up their...
Design Beyond the Surface
Words by Jamie Crocker Creating characterful kitchens that echo modern life without losing integrity or warmth. Kitchen Kit’s Design...
Creative Resilience
Words by Jamie Crocker Sometimes, making the hardest choice produces the best results. In the words of Robert Frost, ‘Two roads diverged...
Step Inside
Iroka Interiors offers an inspiring escape into the world of modern interior design and refined living. With beautifully appointed...
At the Edge of the Frame
Words by Hannah Tapping Husk Construction has grown slowly and deliberately, with its projects grounded in lived experience and long-term...
The Art of Listening
Words by Jamie Crocker Frances Healy doesn’t walk into a space with a fixed idea. She listens. She looks. She asks the right questions....
It's all in the Detail
Words by Hannah Tapping Combining traditional joinery skills and techniques with modern technology for period and contemporary projects....
Everyday Luxury
Words by Hannah Tapping Cornwall-based interiors brand Uneeka celebrates an inspiring 20 years of crafting soulful, design-led spaces. ...
The Spirit of Transformation
Words by Jamie Crocker Experience contemporary Cornish work in a warm, welcoming and thoughtfully curated gallery space. Set back in one...
Impressions from the ocean
Words by Jamie Crocker Stevie McCrindle is a force of nature. While others perceive doubt and fear, she discerns potential. Stevie...
A Dialogue with Design
Words by Hannah Tapping Cornish Interiors’ bespoke approach anchors two very different homes in personality and place. Two of Cornish...
Finding Stillness in Colour
Words By Hannah Tapping Beth Richardson’s work finds the extraordinary in the ordinary, encouraging inquiry into simple, everyday...
Crafting Comfort with Purpose
Words by Jamie Crocker Creating interiors that combine sustainability, craftsmanship and precision. Caroline Palk’s approach to design is...
Transforming Homes with Design
Breathing new life into homes through thoughtful design to create timeless transformations. Living Space Architects craft spaces that...
Smart and Practical
Words by Jamie Crocker By design, window shutters are incredibly versatile. They offer varying levels of light and privacy that curtains...
Grounded in the Landscape
Words by Jamie Crocker A Cornish tile studio captures European traditions through local hands and eyes. Harbour delft range Relocating...
Curated Spaces
Words by Hannah Tapping Bespoke, personality-driven interiors with an emphasis on local context and client inspiration. Farrar cottage...
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