Rita Notes: Kitchen Design
In her April 2019 column, Rita reveals the inspirations behind her kitchen at North Farm
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Rita Notes: Planning your project
Rita discusses planning for the first column of a new House & Garden series following the renovation of her own farmhouse
Rita Notes: the pleasures of letter writing
Rita ponders the art of letter writing and reveals her favourite desk accessories in the February 2019 issue of House & Garden
Rita Notes: how to use rugs in a room
Berbers, flat weaves, sisal and coconut matting, Rita reveals her favourite rugs in her January 2019 for House & Garden
Rita Notes: A Christmas Special
Preparing for the first Christmas at her newly renovated house in Durham, Rita shares some Christmas top tips. This column was published in the December 2018 issue of House & Garden.
Rita Notes: the importance of entrance halls
For her November 2018 House & Garden column, Rita delves into the importance of an exuberant entrance hall
Rita Notes: the joy of tiny rooms
For her October 2018 column, Rita celebrates the art of making the most of the smallest rooms in the house
Rita Notes: successful souvenir shopping
Rita shares some shopping gems from Marrakech, Florence and Paris in her September 2018 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: the influence of American gardens
From East Coast to West, Rita finds plenty to love in her August 18 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: how to decorate children’s rooms
Rita shares her tips in her July 2018 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: cut flowers and how to arrange them
Rita shares her favourite ways to display fresh blooms in her June column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: pantries, sculleries and why they’re enjoying a comeback
In her May 2018 column, Rita discusses the luxury of a pantry and the fun that can be had there
Rita Notes: china, glass and table linens
In her April 18 column, Rita discusses her love of all things 'table top' and shares her irresistible places to shop
Rita Notes: how to choose cushions
Plump for something soft and generous says Rita in her March 2018 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: fireplaces, accessories and where to find them
In her February 18 column for House and Garden, Rita warms to her subject
Rita Notes: how to combine upholstered furniture
Rita discusses the best ways to avoid a formulaic look in her January 2018 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: how to buy presents for other people’s houses
It can be tricky to get right but Rita has some helpful tips in her December 2017 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: Why a pile of blankets is such a delight
Whether tartan, cashmere or Welsh wool, nothing is cosier says Rita in her November 17 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: How to start a project from scratch
From room layouts and electrical plans to the final wall colours, Rita breaks it down in her October 17 column for House and Garden.
Rita Notes: How to shop for antique furniture
Rita discusses the pleasures of junk and antique shops in her September House and Garden column
Rita Notes: How to choose exterior paint
When it comes to the outside of your home, bold is the way to go - Rita's column from the August 2017 issue of House and Garden magazine
Rita Notes: How to run a second home in the country
From pinterest board fantasies to the practical realities, read all about second homes in Rita's July 2017 column
Rita Notes: How to maker the most of potted flowers
Rita rounds up the most stylish containers, both for indoors and out, in her June 2017 column for House and Garden
Rita Notes: How to get the most out of your laundry
Where to put them and the many ways to use them - Rita's column from the April 2017 issue of House & Garden
Rita Notes: How to choose the right hard flooring
From wood to stone to porcelain, Rita shared her tips on how to choose the best material for your home in the March 2017 issue of House & Garden
Rita Notes: Smart desks and where to find them
Rita considered where to position a desk and shared the designs that have caught her eye in the February 2017 issue of House & Garden
Rita Notes: How to hang your pictures (and find the best framers)
Rita writes on the "random science" of designing a salon wall and what to do if you don't have a large art collection in House & Garden's November 2016 issue.
Rita Notes: The Dos and don’ts of Christmas
From decorations to tabletop, Rita shares how she does Christmas in the December 2016 issue of House & Garden.
Rita Notes: How to master shelving style for each room
From layout to materials, Rita shares her advice in the January 2017 issue of House & Garden
Rita Notes: The power of pendant lights
In the October 2016 issue of House & Garden Rita revealed her sources for stylish wall and pendant lights
Rita Notes: Where to shop for outdoor entertaining
In the August issue Rita reveals the shops she relies on for effortlessly stylish outdoor entertaining
Rita Notes: In defence of bold wallpaper
In the September issue Rita makes a case for using bold wallpapers as a background to art and furniture
Rita Notes: The joy of designing spare bedrooms
In July's issue Rita shares her tips on turning a spare bedroom into somewhere really special.
Rita Notes: Making your mark on the kitchen
In May's issue, Rita explains why the kitchen should be as personal as the rest of your house.
Rita Notes: The importance of the right lampshade
In June's issue Rita explains how to select the right style, size and shape of lampshade.
Rita Notes: Making the most of the garden
In April's issue, Rita considers the garden as an extension of the house.
Rita Notes: Investing in linen and where to shop
In January's issue, Rita advises on how to choose the right bed linen and bedding.
Rita Notes: Decorating for Christmas
In December's issue, Rita advises on choosing flowers and foliage at Christmas.
Rita Notes: The art of electrical planning
In February's issue, Rita explains the technical aspects of electrical planning.
Rita Notes: Why you’ll never regret having small tables
In March's issue, Rita explains her love of small tables and where to find them.
Rita Notes: How New York-living shaped my style
In November's issue, Rita considers the influence of US decoration on her own style.
Rita Notes: Fabric for upholstery and where to find it
In August's issue Rita gives advice on how to choose fabrics for upholstery
Rita Notes: When it comes to hardware, take your time
In September's issue Rita discusses hardware & ironmongery
Rita Notes: If you can’t bear fitted carpets…
In October's issue Rita considers alternatives to cut-pile carpets, from natural weaves to felt
Rita Notes
In July's issue Rita gives advice on how to get the best out of your builders.
House & Garden 100 Leading Interior Designers
In July we were thrilled to be included in the list of House & Garden's 100 Leading Interior Designers.
Rita Notes
In June's issue Rita explores her new-found love of curtains.
Rita Notes
In May's issue Rita turns her attention to the nursery.
How To Plant a Simple Garden
T’s European editor Rita Konig shares her add-as-you-go strategy for building a backyard oasis.
Rita Notes
In April's issue Rita focuses on finding the perfect sofa.
Rita Notes
In March's issue Rita Konig turns her attention to the bathroom.
Rita Notes
In the first of her new series, Rita looks at how to choose paint colours and achieve the perfect finish.
Robert Kime
For England’s most revered interior designer, a humble farmhouse is an ideal respite from his urbane London apartment.
How to Shop an Antiques Market
T’s European editor, Rita Konig, brings us to Spitalfields, one of her favorite spots to shop for cookware, linens and friendly shopkeepers.
Marthe Armitage
London’s best-kept decorating secret is Marthe Armitage, the octogenarian wallpaper designer whose nature-inspired patterns are sought after by the English style cognoscenti.
Designing a Dream Daytime Wedding
For T Magazine’s European editor Rita Konig, getting hitched near home on a Friday meant she could spoil her guests while spending less on her big day.
How to Frame a Picture
T’s European editor, Rita Konig, offers subtle insights into packaging and hanging art.
Easy Holiday Entertaining
Preparing a hearty make-ahead dish and keeping the pomp to a minimum makes for an effortless, beautiful Noel night.
Emma, Issy & Stella Tennant
Two generations of Tennants — mom Emma and daughters Issy and Stella — make art that draws on the verdant landscape outside their studios.
A Walking Tour of One of London’s Finest Market Streets
At the top end of Portobello Road in Notting Hill is Golborne Road, one of London’s best market streets.
A Room of One’s Own — With a Tub
The ultimate boudoir for a modern woman should contain elements of a study, a dressing room and a bathroom.
Monochrome Wallpaper
Since remodeling my new London apartment, I have been on the look out for new wallpapers.
Spring Drinks
Rita Konig, T Magazine’s European editor, unveils persons, places and things on her radar in her online letters from London.
Marie-Hélène de Taillac
Like a spirited magpie, Marie-Helene de Taillac is attracted to the allure of shiny objects, be it in the dazzling jewels she designs or her inviting apartment in Paris.
Bright Lights
The London-based designer Marianna Kennedy’s new resin lamps are a great way to add eye-popping color to any room.
Jasper Conran
Jasper Conran reinvents the family business.
Rose Uniacke
Classic English coziness meets minimalist rigor for a style that is both timeless and of the moment in the interior designer Rose Uniacke’s London home.