If you're confident with colour but hesitant about pattern, you're not alone. Many of my Interior Design clients know what they like and dislike when it comes to colour, but often feel unsure about using pattern in their homes. They worry it’ll clash, feel too busy, or end up looking like a design disaster. But here’s the truth: pattern is your secret styling weapon. Used well, pattern can completely transform a space. It brings warmth, personality, depth, and cohesion to a

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Welcome to my blog – I hope you will find it useful as well as interesting. I aim to be helpful and give an insight into interiors, the history of interior design as well as tips and inspiration. It’s that time of year when lots of us are going to be hosting guests over the summer. It can create a small sense of panic when we wonder where are we going to put them?! Our guest bedrooms are sometimes a bit of a multi-functional space which can lose its identity. Having a space s

My love of historical buildings, stately homes and period properties has been a constant in my life. I absolutely love wandering around an .

What if you don’t have the space but definitely have the family for a Bootroom? As an interior designer, overcoming problems like this are e

Gold and green colour scheme I often get asked by prospective clients “Work is starting on our kitchen/extension/ bedroom in the summer, when is the best time to get you to come in and have a look?” Firstly we need to fully understand the role of an Interior Designer. An Interior Designer will help with creating scale drawings, 3d visuals, plans, and layouts and think about the overall flow and feel of the space. They will help with making sure the lighting is correct for y

Dining Room in Period Property Dining Rooms are something which is not seen all that often these days. Our way of life has evolved from eating in a formal setting of a dining room also our houses and apartments we live in are smaller and simply don’t have the room. We design our homes now to be much more fluid; each space has to take on many roles. With this in mind do we still need Dining Rooms? I think the answer is yes, I think even if it is a dining area and part of a lar

Entryway in beautiful Cotswold Home Designing a period hallway is a delightful venture into the elegance and sophistication of historical aesthetics. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you transform your hallway into a stunning period-inspired masterpiece: 1. Respecting Historical Elements: Begin by identifying and preserving any original architectural features. This may include mouldings, archways, or ornate details that define the period. 2. Choosing a Period-Appropriate