When people begin planning a renovation, they often start in the same place: Pinterest boards, saved Instagram posts, and a clear idea of the look they love. Sometimes they are deciding whether to move house or renovate - check out my previous blog post - Relocate or Renovate? But what’s often missing from those early conversations is something far more important — how they actually live in their home.

I was brought on board at the very start of this office-to-apartment conversion project, when my clients were still using the space for work but dreaming of transforming it into their home. They wanted somewhere warm, full of character, and perfectly suited to their lifestyle now and into the future. Having never designed an office conversion before, the prospect was both new and exciting. Of course, it came with challenges: the property sat on light industrial land, so we n

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

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

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