UPCYCLING Rupert Blanchard creates bespoke furniture from discarded drawers, secondhand pieces, and scrap material, but is adamant that his work should not be considered part of the upcycling trend. In 2011 he won Best Product Design at The British Design Awards, and during London Design...

NATURE IN LIVING South African furniture designer John Vogel began his design career as an architect. He talks about designing furniture, traditional craft, and bringing nature into the living space. Video courtesy of WestElm. Log on to www.westelm.com THE PULSE is produced by LdC Media for...

HIDDEN COLOURS Adding colour to unexpected places is a creative way to introduce interest and new perspectives to a room. At first glance this kitchen is serene and monochromatic, but it hides some surprise colour touches that enliven this busy space. Video courtesy of www.remodelista.com THE...

TAMARA MELLON AT HOME Derek Blasberg, Harper’s Bazaar Editor at Large, visits Jimmy Choo‘s Tamara Mellon at home in her NYC Upper East Side penthouse apartment. Video courtesy of www.harpersbazaar.com THE PULSE is produced by LdC Media for TCN The Communications...

KELLY HOPPEN: ENTERTAINING If you can’t afford to make major changes in your home, there are surprisingly simple ideas that take little effort and time and yet make an impact. In this short video Kelly Hoppen shows you how to create easy and practical kitchen arrangements with trays,...

KELLY HOPPEN: TABLE STYLE Kelly Hoppen shows how to incorporate heirloom items into your table settings while entertaining. British designer Kelly Hoppen pioneered a simple, yet opulent, style over a design career that spans over 30 years, and has been featured in international magazines and...

KELLY HOPPEN: NEUTRAL COLOURS In this short video, Kelly shares her tips on creating a versatile space through colour choice. British designer Kelly Hoppen pioneered a simple, yet opulent, style over a design career that spans over 30 years, and has been featured in international magazines...

KELLY HOPPEN: DESIGN ON A BUDGET There are so many things people forget when designing a home, especially the budget. It’s important not to get carried away and remember the basics: plumbing, lighting and kitchens, before getting to the fabrics and furnishings. Watch this video before...

KELLY HOPPEN: REFLECTIVE SPACES Simple ideas can transform a room with little effort or time. In this short video Kelly Hoppen gives a step-by-step guide to creating reflective display shelves to brighten a dark area. British designer Kelly Hoppen pioneered a simple, yet opulent, style over a...

KELLY HOPPEN: FUNCTIONAL HERBS Watch this short video as Kelly Hoppen shows you how to create an easy, fresh, and practical kitchen arrangement with glass troughs and different herbs. A great alternative to flowers, the herbs will also last for weeks. British designer Kelly...

KELLY HOPPEN:THE  INTIMATE TABLE  Using earthy colours, satin, fruits, flowers, and vegetables Kelly Hoppen gives a step-by-step guide to creating an intimate table setting. British designer Kelly Hoppen pioneered a simple, yet opulent, style over a design career that spans over 30 years,...

KELLY HOPPEN: KITCHEN ARRANGEMENT If you can’t afford to make major changes in your home, there are some surprisingly simple ideas that take little effort and time, and yet make an impact. In this short video Kelly Hoppen shows  how to create an easy, fresh, and practical kitchen...