The ancient craft of hand block printing is one of our great loves at the Kit Kemp Design Studio. We always like to see the perfect in the imperfect and love the irregularities and handmade quality of the end result. Whilst in isolation, we decided to try our hand at block printing at home and we hope you feel inspired to do the same...

This week for Design Threads, we will show you how to create your own shellwork at home...

We have a weakness for hand-painted furniture. We decided to craft a number of pieces ourselves here at the design studio and we began by painting our very own Stack lamp. We thought we would share how we went about it...

With 2020 being coined a slight ‘write off’ year, we’re heading back to the golden age of the 90s where platform sneakers, double denim and Madonna reigned queen. This week for Design Threads, we’re back at our kitchen table and bringing back the 90s with an accessory so fantastic, anyone can wear one - the scrunchie...

Much Ado Books is an award-winning independent bookshop offering both new and old books from a compound in Alfriston, East Sussex…

In these challenging times, it is important to keep creativity alive so I am going to share the process of upholstering a modern footstool. It is a practical skill, and there is a wonderful feeling of ‘I created that’ once completed…

This week for Design Threads, we have been painting our very own candlestick holders and celebrating these ornaments which can inject joy and personality into any space...

Lampshades are the perfect opportunity to inject personality into your living space with colour and pattern. This week for Design Threads, we will show you how to create a homemade lampshade using recycled fabric samples...

The festive season can be an expensive time of year, but it doesn't have to be. We champion homemade crafts and Christmas brings the perfect opportunity to get creative. Here are some simple but effective ideas that will be enjoyed by the entire family...

We may not be checking into any hotels during this time, but that doesn’t mean we can’t construct one for the bugs and bees...there’s no lockdown in the bee hotel!

It wasn’t that long ago when the Kit Kemp design team visited the official Firmdale Bakery in Brentford. The bakery supplies extraordinary pastries, sourdough breads and cakes to all of our hotels and we are proud to use only British ingredients which are sourced as locally as possible...

To fill my time productively during lockdown, I wanted to try and make a headboard for myself. Upholstery has been an enthusiasm of mine for some time as a result of a short course a few years ago....

Inspired by the incredible gingerbread creations at our Ham Yard Hotel we decided to try our hand at creating our very own gingerbread master piece at home. Here is our step by step guide to creating your own...

Turn the page, what do you see? Are you half way through a novel that you haven’t been able to put down? Or perhaps you are just like us and you’re opening your scrapbook, ready to bring a page to life with sketches, inspirations and collages. We've gathered together some tips and ideas to help you with your scrapbook creations...

At the beginning of lockdown, we began our creative journey into Design Threads. This week we are taking you all the way back to week one and the art of collage...

Easter is just around the corner. It is the time of year for Easter egg hunts, big family lunches, long walks and being surrounded by loved ones. While this may feel slightly out of reach at the moment, there are still things we can do from the comfort of our homes to get us into the spring spirit...

Paper-cutting is a perfect home activity as minimal equipment is required. Here is our step by step guide...

This week for Design Threads, we have explored our own take on 'meditative painting' on scallop shells...

Art plays such a huge part in our design and is a vital addition to any space. Each piece, whether it is by a well-known or an emerging talent, has been carefully selected and is interwoven throughout our interiors. This eclectic mix is crucial to creating a dynamic and interesting art collection...

This week for Design Threads, we wanted to paint our own frame. It is important for a frame to work in harmony with the artwork...

For our latest Design Threads we have been giving our home a splash of paint, in particular the bookshelves and fireplace surround. Read on for our step-by-step guide to adding some decorative painting to your own home... 

If you ever find yourself lost in an antique shop or flea market, we urge you to be on the lookout for an old letterpress block...

Whether you are as tall as a giant or as small as a mouse, the best houses aren’t houses, they’re homes. We recently came across some images of work by an artist who decorated the inside of birdhouses and it put a huge smile on our faces...

With summer somehow over, we are cheering ourselves up with the happy news that our London hotels are opening their doors once again. Mosaic is such a whimsical and playful surface material. It is a joyful addition anywhere at home. From textural ornate bird baths, to intricate flower pots, mosaic is a great way to bring colour to something that might otherwise be stone or terracotta, breathing life to your garden scheme...