by James Balston | May 4, 2016 | Architecture, Brighton, Cityscape, Classical, Heritage, Seaside
I was in Brighton (& Hove) with time to kill between taking a couple of shots of someone’s garden, and meeting an old friend for lunch. The sky could not have been bluer, and was clearly not to be wasted. Back in my student days in the city, I had probably... 
by James Balston | Feb 14, 2015 | Antiques, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Classical, Contemporary, Decoration, Homes, Kitchens
Grey is so over! It has reached saturation point, or should that be desaturation? So ubiquitous is it, that it’s becoming the butt of jokes, as in this amusing sketch which pokes fun at designers and a certain brand of paint. Clearly grey is the new beige. Then... 
by James Balston | Jun 15, 2011 | Brighton, Homes
So many rooms, so little time, is the usual complaint when shooting houses, so it was refreshing on a recent occasion to be concentrating on one room only. And what a room! Overlooking the sea, this first floor Brighton sitting room was packed with lovely finishes and...