I’m sometimes asked if sample paint pots are worth the bother…? My answer is always a hard yes!! why do we need sample paint pots? We can never be 💯 certain how paint colours react to the unique light of our rooms or spaces. Properly testing paint colours lets us know not only how the…
A ceiling light will do far more than simply provide light in a room. It can add drama, aid relaxation or provide a useful light source when undertaking tasks. Here are my top 3 things to consider when choosing a ceiling light fitting for your room. 1) ceiling light height & drop There should be…
I’ve worked on many a home renovation or two in my time! These are the top questions I recommend my clients ask themselves before diving in… 1) why you want to renovate your home? Are you planning to stay in your renovated property for the long term? Or perhaps you want to rent it out…
I’m lucky to live and work amongst some of the city’s fabulous period properties. Although, my work is primarily focused on the inside of clients homes, during a renovation, I’m sometimes asked to turn my attention to the outside! Here are my top 5 tips for choosing exterior paint colours for your home: 1. consider…
I understand it can be quite overwhelming when choosing paint colours for your interior design project. There are some wonderful shades and colours out there and it can feel a struggle narrowing down your favourites. This is my tip which I find incredibly helpful when presenting and choosing paint colours for my room design schemes.…
Basement bedroom design tips The first home I bought was a basement flat in Brighton with my bedroom situated at the front in the darkest part. The other rooms in the flat looked onto my west-facing garden, flooding them with light and my bedroom was so dark in comparison. I learnt these brilliant bedroom design…
House painting in Brighton My passion is period properties and here in Brighton I’m lucky enough to regularly work inside them! Sometimes I’m also asked about the exterior, particularly what colour to paint them… Here are my thoughts and considerations when house painting my own home! We have many period properties in Brighton, from beautiful…