The trend for maximalist interior design has seen an increase in our love of patterns. In particular combining pattern and different colours / designs together. Are you a fan? Or do you prefer to keep things simple? 🤔 combining patterns in your room Combining patterns can make a stunning visual impact which looks both opulent…
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When designing a space, the lighting can sometimes seem a bit of an afterthought. Until the sun goes down, its easy to forget how the lighting in your room dictates the feel and your mood. different types of room lighting You need light for different things, for example, functional task lighting in the office/kitchen, stunning…
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We are spending more time in our homes than ever before and dull rental home decor can be a real downer. If you are renting, you need budget friendly ideas that won’t damage walls or upset your landlord. Here are a few ideas how to jazz up a rental or indeed any space in need…
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As much as I love renovating listed properties, it can sometimes be a bit of a minefield! I love period homes and find it fascinating uncovering stories from the past. Of course working in old properties invariably means that some are protected and quite rightly so! Buildings are listed for a reason. They may have…
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I have a passion for older properties and I’m lucky to work in some spectacular Regency and Georgian era buildings. One of the most important aspects in the aesthetic design of these projects is choosing the right colour for period homes. choosing colour for period homes Even though my design schemes can sometimes have quite…
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I’m an interior design addict and self proclaimed bookworm! Therefore it can of no surprise that I’m often found leafing through interior magazines or with my nose stuck in one of my interior design books. why are interior design books important? Knowledge is power and it is so important to never stop learning! I get…
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Biophilia is one of the most written interior design trends from recent years, but… what actually is biophilic interior design? The word ‘biophilia’ originates from the Greek ‘philia’ meaning ‘love of’ and ‘’bio’ ‘life. It literally means ‘Love of life’ or living things. Biophilic interior design attempts to connect our homes / workspaces with nature…
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What’s your interior style? Simple enough question right? However, there are A LOT of beautiful interiors out there and I understand how overwhelming that question can sometimes be to answer! When working with clients, I need to identify how they want their space to look & feel pretty early on and I have a simple…
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The pandemic has seen many of us permanently switch to home working. As such, we are now faced with carving out a home office area in our private environment. This is all very well if you have a home study but what if you don’t? How do you create a productive home working space whilst…
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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…
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