by James Balston | Oct 6, 2015 | 1960s, Bathrooms, Colour, Contemporary
There was a time, not long ago, when Britain was known around the world for its dodgy plumbing and awful bathrooms, where carpet reigned and showers were exotic. Fortunately that has changed radically over the last 20 years or so, and we now lavish attention and money... 
by James Balston | Jun 16, 2015 | 1960s, Architecture, Churches, Crystal Palace, Heritage, Leisure, London, The Triangle SE19
Outside the confines of South London, many people have quite likely never heard of Upper Norwood, and if they have, would struggle to place it exactly. But if I referred to my local neighbourhood by its other name, eyes will light up. Crystal Palace, as it is better... 
by James Balston | Apr 14, 2015 | 1960s, 1970s, Apartments, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Homes, Kitchens, London
The 1930s and 1960s come together beautifully in Hannah Cork’s pre-war west London flat. Hannah is an interior stylist working in TV and advertising, and has a keen collector’s eye for vintage homewares of the 60s & 70s. In fact her flat would make the...