Jocelyn Ridgway

Artwork is the jewellery of the home. It brings personality, warmth, colour and character into a space in a way that nothing else can. Whether you collect original artwork, love contemporary abstract art, have treasured family photographs or want to display your children's masterpieces, the way you hang and style your art can completely transform a room. As an artist and interior designer, I've seen some incredible artworks lose their impact simply because they weren't displayed well. Here...

Does your home resemble a University dorm or your mother's rumpus room? Have you never really thought about what your home and surroundings say about you, personally and professionally? You are not alone! Years of experience has told me that a lot of men have absolutely no idea where to start when it comes to designing their own home. Our homes are incredibly important to our level of mental well being, they must be our place of refuge from the busy outside world, reflect our personality...

There’s a very specific kind of artwork taking over interiors right now.You’ve seen it. We’ve all seen it. The oversized neutral canvas with vague brushstrokes.The “soft calming tones.”The art equivalent of dry toast. And look , there’s nothing wrong with subtle interiors. A beautifully layered neutral space can feel timeless, calming and incredibly luxurious. But somewhere along the way, homes started becoming too safe. Too polished. Too beige. Too afraid to say anything interesting. That’s...