Ideas, stories and inspiration for a home that’s uniquely yours.
Welcome to Inspiration, a place to discover beautiful interiors, original ideas and the stories behind the collections at Carol Burns Home.
Here you’ll find styling ideas, seasonal inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories and features drawing on my life as an artist, designer and writer on art and interiors. It’s a space to share some of the things I love most – colour, pattern, textiles, art, vintage finds and, of course, wonderfully individual homes.
I’ve always believed that the best interiors aren’t necessarily the most perfectly coordinated. They’re the ones that tell you something about the people who live there. A favourite piece of art, an unexpected colour combination, a fabulous vintage fabric or a lampshade that completely transforms a corner can all help make a home feel personal.
Through these features, I’ll share ideas for using William Morris and Liberty fabrics, mixing old and new, decorating with pattern, finding one-off vintage textiles and introducing original art and design into your home. You’ll also find stories behind my own designs, glimpses into my creative process and inspiration from Cornwall and beyond.
So make yourself comfortable and have a browse. You might just discover an idea, a colour or a beautiful piece that inspires something new in your own home.
Make your home happy.
The Art of Pattern
How to mix colour, print and pattern with confidence.
William Morris for Modern Homes
Bringing one of Britain’s great design legacies into contemporary interiors.
Living with Liberty
Why these iconic prints continue to bring colour and joy to our homes.
Behind the Design
From an idea or sketch to an original Carol Burns design.
Inspired by Cornwall
Colour, landscape, gardens and the creative influence of living in West Cornwall.
Art at Home
Ideas for choosing, displaying and living with art.
Beautifully Individual Homes
Interiors with personality, character and stories to tell.