Lotte is the Digital Editor for Livingetc, and has been with the website since its launch. She has a background in online journalism and writing for SEO, with previous editor roles at Good Living, Good Housekeeping, Country & Townhouse, and BBC Good Food among others, as well as her own successful interiors blog. When she's not busy writing or tracking analytics, she's doing up houses, two of which have features in interior design magazines. She's just finished doing up her house in Wimbledon, and is eyeing up Bath for her next project.
Latest articles by Lotte Brouwer
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Explore the elegantly playful bachelor pad of an Olympic skier
The West Hollywood apartment features strikingly playful interiors – but the real show-stopper is the outdoor terrace. Spread over two floors, the terrace features a modern fire pit, a fully integrated outdoor kitchen, al fresco dining spaces, a cocktail bar, lounge areas and sun loungers, not to mention panoramic views of the sea
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75 Modern staircase ideas: Transform your staircase into something extraordinary
These 75 striking, jaw-dropping staircase ideas illustrate how modern staircases are stepping up to be the home’s central design statement, raising the bar one tread at a time...
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See how smooth curves and interior arches were used to soften this 1850s villa
The only thing we love more than those arched doorways are this beach home's enviable outdoor living spaces – including a fireplace, al fresco dining area, swimming pool and roof terrace...
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This beach house in Australia breaks tradition with a more modern design approach
The modern beach home's interiors subtly reflect its coastal location but without feeling too themed or obvious...
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This Clapham penthouse boasts rustic, Ibiza-inspired interiors and industrial details
Wood and rattan furnishings, woven pendant lights and distressed table lamps all work together to create a beachy scheme. Poured floors, Crittall doors and a concrete kitchen keep things modern.
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Deliberate holes are the only decorative feature in this minimalist Amsterdam home
Laser-cut holes help to open up the space, and double up as little windows and hand grips / handles for opening cupboard doors. The arrangement of holes also cleverly conceals an iron column which replaced the supporting wall which used to be there...
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See how an industrial loft apartment in a former chocolate factory comes alive with soft shapes and bold colours
The brief for the loft apartment was to select furnishings 'that make your stomach flip'. It doesn't disappoint: sculptural furniture pieces, graphic murals and bold accent colours at every turn makes this a space that makes you go 'ooh' and 'aah'...
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See how a Grade II-listed wine warehouse in an old mill town became a modern, four-bedroom home
The project is a lesson in warehouse conversions, with the warehouse's original industrial materials carefully brought back to life, and modern materials chosen to compliment the heritage of the building...
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Kids desks: 25 of the best desk ideas for kids
Looking for the right kids desk and chair combo to create a homework nook or drawing area? Take inspiration from these mega chic kids desk spaces...
