by James Balston | Feb 13, 2018 | Colour, Decoration
I’ve done purple before on the blog, but you may have noticed that Pantone recently announced that Ultra Violet (Colour ref. 18-3838), was their colour of the year, and it so happens I’ve shot quite a few purple/mauve/lilac/violet interiors lately. Here... 
by James Balston | Jan 10, 2018 | Decoration
2017 was wall to wall wallpaper, and I worked with some great brands including Fromental, and Blackpop. This post showcases some of the wide variety of styles out there at the moment. Fromental Blackpop A few others that caught my eye. ... 
by James Balston | Jan 3, 2018 | Bedrooms, Decoration, Design, Editorial, London
I have to confess, when American publication, New York Cottages & Gardens contacted me early last year about a shoot in London for their magazine, I had no idea what lay in store. All I knew was that I was shooting a pair of houses in St. John’s Wood. I was... 
by James Balston | Oct 15, 2017 | Art, Artists' Homes, Crystal Palace, Decoration, Editorial, Homes, Real Homes
Pitching stories to magazines can be a surprisingly drawn out and tricky process. Each magazine, and each editor, will have a slightly different vision, which can be hard to judge. An answer I’ve heard all too often, is that a home is “not quite right for... 
by James Balston | Mar 23, 2017 | Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Colour, Decoration, Editorial, Homes
It’s always a buzz, seeing your work in print, and nothing beats being featured on the cover. I’ve been shooting regularly for The English Home magazine for 3 or 4 years now, and the latest issue sees my second cover story for them. This wonderful dining... 
by James Balston | Mar 3, 2017 | Bedrooms, Colour, Decoration
Shooting show apartments constitutes a large chunk of my work. Always sleek and sophisticated, often colour is used cautiously, understandably so as not to alienate potential buyers, and palates of silver, grey, oyster, and champagne predominate. They are of...