Amelia Thorpe
Amelia Thorpe is a specialist interiors and design journalist, covering every topic to do with homes from fabrics, furniture and lighting to surfaces, kitchens and bathrooms.
As the daughter of an antique dealer and a lifelong collector of old cookery books and vintage graphics herself, she also has a particular expertise in antiques, mid-century and decorative arts of all kinds.
Drawn to homes because of their importance in the happiness of our lives and the enjoyment they can bring, Amelia has been writing about the topic for more than fifteen years. She has interviewed some of the most influential designers of our time, from Piero Lissoni, Antonio Citterio, Jaime Hayon and Arik Levy to Nina Campbell and Robert Kime.
Amelia lives in Peckham, South London, where she is constantly planning renovations to her Victorian Gothic home. She also enjoys cooking, making, sewing and printing, and spends far too much time trying to school her errant Jack Russell.
Latest articles by Amelia Thorpe
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These 5 clever new kitchen inventions will help keep your space clean – and hygienic
The latest materials and innovations designed to help with hygiene in your cooking space
By Amelia Thorpe • Published
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5 inexpensive ways to redo a kitchen on a tight budget – it's easier than you think
A chic new look for the kitchen doesn't need to cost the earth. Here's how to redo or update a kitchen on a shoestring budget
By Amelia Thorpe • Published
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How big should a bathroom mirror be?
Leading designers provide guidance on a bathroom mirror's size, height, position and shape
By Amelia Thorpe • Published
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The best 5 kitchen sink materials – and how to choose the best type and design for your home
Don’t let the sink be your kitchen’s dirty style secret. With a wide range of materials and colours to choose from, this essential feature can truly shine
By Amelia Thorpe • Published
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What are the most popular bathroom themes? 4 favorite looks loved by the experts
These modern, beautiful bathroom themes will transform your space beyond recognition – we have expert design advice, too
By Amelia Thorpe • Published
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Design a kitchen sink area – how to plan a well-organized wet zone
Design a kitchen sink area to prep and clean up with ease
By Amelia Thorpe • Last updated
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What should I look for when buying a range oven? 7 expert tips so you can make the best choice
Looking to buy a range oven? French and Italian models are the height of luxury – but what do you need to know, whatever you choose?
By Amelia Thorpe • Published
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Home saunas – why the Nordic tradition is gaining ground in homes everywhere
More and more people are including a home sauna in their bathroom renovation plans. Here's why you should, too...
By Amelia Thorpe • Published
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How to shop water-saving bathroom fittings – 5 expert eco tips
Clever choices can cut water and energy consumption without compromising on performance
By Amelia Thorpe • Last updated