New build homes appeal to most as you can turn up with your bags and move straight in. They are a blank canvas ready for you to make your mark. However, endless white walls can also be very daunting and we often hear of those wondering where to begin. For those in need, don’t fear […]
Our last Dear Designer feature got a great response so we thought it was about time to answer a few more of our readers interior related questions. With quite a few to choose from we decided to pick two subjects which many of us can relate to. Simple ideas which can transform the space, meaning […]
In line with all the current economical and political chat (which yes we are totally over too BTW), it’s impossible to ignore. So we decided rather than shy away we would discuss the elephant in the room, Brexit and the uncertainty that comes with it. We may well be in a period of insecurity and […]
As we approach the end of 2018 we are already looking into the trends and styles forecast to be hot in 2019. Some styles have been already on our radar and we have seen hints throughout the year, so you may already be ahead of the game! Trends tend to merge from one season to […]
We asked our readers and subscribers to email us their interior design queries and boy did we get a response! From people with little time on their hands, a limited budget or in desperate need of inspiration, we have tried our best to answer and inspire. If we haven’t answered your query today, don’t panic! […]
As we come to the end of a very busy summer here at the Design House, we have been looking back on some of our favourite projects. With lots of installations coming up over the next few weeks, we thought it would be a nice opportunity to reflect on some of our past work. We’ve […]
Although grey looks like it’s here to stay, the sky is blue and all this glorious sunshine has been influencing the latest interiors trends. We look at our favourite trends that we believe are here to stay: Pastels, bringing the outdoors in, Mediterranean get-aways and global patterns. Perfect Pastels Often used in nurseries, these soothing […]
This week, forget about the kitchen being the heart of the home. We want to sing the praises of the bedroom. In our opinion, it’s the unsung hero. Sleep’s the best. It’s the key to feeling good mentally and physically. If your bedroom is designed well it should promote deep sleep. As a result, every […]
If you’ve ever considered bringing a touch of the Great Gatsby into your home, look no further. Our Design Team give you 3 fab tips on how to use art deco, in a modern way. Disclaimer: we must advise that should you bring any of these tips to life, we cannot guarantee Leonardo Dicaprio will […]
You know somethings had an impact on you, when you are still thinking about it weeks later. Our Team came back from Design Week having really enjoyed this conversation: “Designing beautiful homes and hotels that have soul” – hosted by David Nichols from House & Garden & Designers Martin & Jay from Martin Hulbert Design (MHD). […]
Our wonderful resident Interior Designer Nina Souter gives you a feel for her typical 9-5. On an average day my alarm goes off at 6.50am after a few presses of the snooze button. I finally get up at 7.10am. After showering I make a cup of tea and have breakfast, usually porridge with almond milk, […]
