
Lotte Brouwer
Lotte is the former Digital Editor for Livingetc, having worked on the launch of the website. 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 a rustic farmhouse with a refreshingly modern take on colour
This rustic farmhouse features a bold colour palette, and bags of country charm and traditional detailing – you'd never guess that it is actually a new-build...
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A Renowned Artist Transformed This Historic Chapel Into A Fearlessly Colourful Workshop and Home
An empty, abandoned and derelict 1703 chapel is now resurrected as a sculptor’s home, studio and workshop...
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A Modern, Eclectic Beach House With Oodles Of Space For A Growing Family
This colourful beach home was created to stylishly accommodate the owners' growing number of grandchildren, with bunk beds that sleep eight...
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Guest Bedrooms Are Open for Business: Here's How To Get Yours Ready For Guests
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Before & After: See How A Property Evolved From Building Site To A Modern, Glamorous Home
A spacious and light-filled property was further transformed to incorporate more natural materials and pops of colour, resulting in a layered and glamorous home.
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This Modern East London Home Is Bursting With Genius Ideas Worth Stealing
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A Family Home In Highgate Has Been Reconfigured And Modernised
XUL Architects renovated this family home in London's Highgate, reconfiguring the formerly uncomfortable and unordered layout to create a modern family home that flows and is filled with light.
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The Best Blush Pink Paint Shades
There’s nothing sugary sweet about this subtle yet sophisticated hue – here’s how to work it...
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The New Tropical Decorating Trend: Tropical Minimalism
Bring the sultry and sophisticated side of the tropics into your home by layering natural materials and refined finishes among lush palms and jungle-inspired designs tropical modernism
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The New Geometrics Trend
Layered textures and welcoming curves soften hard lines...
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A Warm, Homely And Colourful Family Home in Tulsa
Interior designer Mel Bean transformed an inherited property into a modern, colourful and homely place to raise a young family.
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This Waterside Home Pairs A Crisp Colour Palette With Vintage Finds
Interior design studio Room Service punctuated an all-white colour palette with dark floors, vintage pieces and eye-catching finds to create both a fresh and dramatic look.
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Before & After: A dated family kitchen gets a fresh new look
Zoe Feldman transformed a dark, dated kitchen to incorporate more colour and storage, and turn it into a cheerful, practical and family-friendly space.
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Explore A Modern, Coastal Holiday Home Perched On Sea Ranch's Dramatic Clifftop
Floor-to-ceiling windows give this holiday home unobstructed views of the sea and meadows beyond, while a muted colour palette and understated accessories underpin the Sea Ranch philosophy; nature is forthright.
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See a modern, private holiday home in the mountains with floor to ceiling glass walls
This stunning, custom-built mountain home acts as a holiday home – both a summer getaway and winter ski retreat. The impressive structure features floor to ceiling glass walls and windows to make the most of the views over Lake Tahoe, while inside acts as a showcase for the family's enviable art collection...
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Vintage, Colourful and Eclectic Pieces Bring This Historic Townhouse To Life
Designer Zoe Feldman Design helped a young couple breathe new life, soul and character back into the rooms and walls of this historic Washington D.C. townhouse...
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Before & After: An Old Monastery Ruin Is Transformed Into A Modern Family Home
A couple breathed new life into a crumbling 14th century monastery ruin in Naples, preserving and restoring historical features and creating a modern family home that skilfully blends the past and the present.
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Explore A Chic, Modern House With A Wine Bar, Spa Bathroom & Stunning Garden
This Californian home features a fabulous wine bar, some seriously cool kids spaces (just check out the built-in aquarium wall), an indoor-outdoor spa bathroom, a gorgeous pool house, a games room and stunning landscaped terraced gardens.
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Before & After: This New Build Apartment Is Unrecognisable After A Home Makeover
A new build in Bronxville, New York received a complete transformation and the result is almost unrecognisable...
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This Absolute Dream House Holds Inspiration At Every Turn
This is an absolute dream home, and there's a genius idea to steal in every image. Definitely one for the Pinterest boards!
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A 70s-inspired, modern Cape Cod style home in Los Angeles
This home is far from bland, with 70s inspired shapes, warm brass accents and a moody colour palette.
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Explore A Modern Lakeside Cabin In Washington
This stunning lakeside cabin is designed to be a multi-faceted retreat shared by a brother and sister duo, along with their families. Glass walls in the living room offer views straight through the cabin to the lake and mountains beyond.
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Look Around This Relaxed, Colourful Family Home On Shelter Island, New York
This relaxed and colourful family home on Shelter Island, New York, was designed by interior design firm Gachot, and features a rustic, homely scheme
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Explore A Modern Ranch In California's Wine Country
This modern bungalow features concrete surfaces, minimalist design and inviting outdoor spaces, all with stunning vineyard views of Northern California's wine country
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