It's been my first full year on Substack. Here's a preview of what's coming up in 2025. Plus, how to subscribe so you don't miss any of it (and lock in this year's price forever).
I would love to see more on lighting design please ie whether to go for a central pendant or downlighters? Also, linking into this, the use of technology in the home. Could you also give some advice on mixing metal finishes and how you can get a cohesive feel?
I am very much looking forward to seeing your content now I’m a paid subscriber. Many thanks
Hi Maddie - welcome and thank you! I have written about lighting but there’s always more to say. In short I feel downlights are kitchen and bathroom. Pendants must be pretty and not hanging over bare floor. I’ll get to the others… x
All this caveated with, I really like the existing content of course, hence why I subscribe. It would also be fun to see your view of what makes a "Modern House" vs an "Inigo House" and if you think the aesthetic is being diluted as the brands grow...
Hi Moira, you will get an email telling you your subscription is due to expire and offering you the chance to renew. The price will stay the same for you for ever as you are an existing subscriber. XK
Having renewed my subscription, I would just like to thank you for all the informative and entertaining posts you’ve written this year. They’re always full of inspirational ideas. I also recently revisited your excellent design course on the Create Academy website and thought you could publicise that more here on your Substack as it’s quite timeless in its content and hopefully still an earner for you in royalties! Best wishes for the year ahead, Amanda
Hi Kate
I would love to see more on lighting design please ie whether to go for a central pendant or downlighters? Also, linking into this, the use of technology in the home. Could you also give some advice on mixing metal finishes and how you can get a cohesive feel?
I am very much looking forward to seeing your content now I’m a paid subscriber. Many thanks
Hi Maddie - welcome and thank you! I have written about lighting but there’s always more to say. In short I feel downlights are kitchen and bathroom. Pendants must be pretty and not hanging over bare floor. I’ll get to the others… x
Thanks Kate. I will check some of your previous articles to read some more about this
I am very much someone who subscribes for the design advice and house features. A few things I'd be interested in:
Tiles! Where to buy, interesting patterns, options for tile trims
Curtains/ blinds - pinch pleats, pencil pleats, floppy blinds, cafe curtains.. what to use when !
Hotels vs houses- why does what works in a hotel not work at home (sometimes) but what tips about good design from hotels can we bring into our homes
Styling a dining room
What's next after panelling? (Or am I alone in thinking panelling is completely overdone?)
I'd also love your take on the latest series of Grand Designs - I've found the buildings quite spectacular but the interiors terribly dull
All this caveated with, I really like the existing content of course, hence why I subscribe. It would also be fun to see your view of what makes a "Modern House" vs an "Inigo House" and if you think the aesthetic is being diluted as the brands grow...
Hi Kate
Do current subscribers simply continue as we are? You mention renew, but I'm not sure how to do that.
Enjoy all your content thank you and looking forward to everything you have planned.
Hi Moira, you will get an email telling you your subscription is due to expire and offering you the chance to renew. The price will stay the same for you for ever as you are an existing subscriber. XK
Dear Kate
Having renewed my subscription, I would just like to thank you for all the informative and entertaining posts you’ve written this year. They’re always full of inspirational ideas. I also recently revisited your excellent design course on the Create Academy website and thought you could publicise that more here on your Substack as it’s quite timeless in its content and hopefully still an earner for you in royalties! Best wishes for the year ahead, Amanda