The Cornwall Blog

Originally published in August 2020, when the first year of the pandemic had prompted many of us to look differently at our homes. We all spent a lot of time at home during lockdown. For some of us, that was a welcome opportunity to be a bit of a recluse! Many people turned to home improvement, making more of the space they had available. I felt particularly blessed to have a garden during that sunny spell in May. Once tradespeople were able to work in our homes and gardens again, we were no longer restricted entirely to DIY. Thankfully, in my case. My own attempts were fairly basic, but that didn’t stop me dreaming and sketching ideas here and there. Bespoke joinery and CNC design Cornwall has a wealth of craftspeople who can help bring our scribbled ideas to life. One company whose work caught my eye at the time was Coast Creative Joinery. Their work went beyond traditional carpentry. CNC technology allowed them to create intricate ...

Originally published in 2018, when Bromleighs was based in Cornwall. The company has since moved to Wales. When this article was first published, Bromleighs was celebrating 25 years in business. When you think of ‘made in Cornwall’, I confess I often imagine tasty food and drink, or perhaps arts and crafts, but there are so many other businesses tucked away in our fair county that have been thriving for years and deserve the spotlight. With a perfect mix of products and bespoke commissions, Bromleighs created handmade lighting including pendants, wall lights and table lights. Although the range was wide, I loved the industrial style of the wrought metal switches and fixtures. That heritage feel meant their wares could be seen in historic homes up and down the country, and were often favoured by the National Trust. They took raw materials, such as locally sourced copper, pewter and brass, and turned them into beautifully finished switche...

Originally published when Bromleighs was based in Cornwall. The company has since moved to Wales. Most of what catches my eye as I peruse the internet involves interiors. There is something about creating a home that I find inspiring. In Cornwall, many of our beautiful houses boast more than just great interiors. They also have stunning views. The standard seaside cliché is not the only option when it comes to interior design. The bones of a house may be an old fisherman’s cottage, a ramshackle barn, a 1930s Art Deco dream by the sea or an uncompromising modern minimalist box. Step inside, however, and a completely different narrative can be revealed. I always value interiors with integrity, especially when every detail has been thought through. From the light switch you turn off at night to the plug socket you use to charge your phone. At the time this article was written, Bromlei...

Seeing as the weather this summer is leaving much to be desired, why not turn your attention inside your home and think about some interior design? Based in Launceston are Just Fab, the Cornwall interiors showroom, and they house the largest fabric and wallpaper collection in the South West. As well as being an Aladdin's cave for those who love soft furnishings, rolls of fabric and swatch books galore, Just Fab are renowned for their service. It can can be quite daunting at times, considering a room and working out how the space might work better, so it is good to know that Just Fab can help you with any or every part of the process. They have a really friendly and talented team who can help you match colours and textures, patterns and furnishings. If you need help with the measuring up they do that too and they make curtains, blinds and upholstery all to your specification. Keep an eye out for their adverts in the Cornish glossy magazines, and when in Launcesto...