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No matter how big or small your brief and budget, an interior designer can ensure your renovation or decorating project runs smoothly, is less time-consuming and is more enjoyable for you.  So, whether you are building, renovating or just looking to freshen up your space, it is worth considering the help of an interior designer.…

With the festive season almost upon us, now is the perfect time to prepare your outdoor space for long hot days and nights spent entertaining family and friends. It is also important to unwind and restore your energy levels at the end of a busy year (and this year perhaps more than ever!), so your…

Colour can add an exciting dimension to your home by helping create a specific feeling or mood. Whilst white or neutral walls may be preferred by many, there is certainly still plenty of scope to add personality and style with the use of accent colours for décor items and architectural features, so fear not!  …

Multi-functional living has never been more important than right now, with so many of us working from home.  But not everyone is fortunate enough to have a separate home office, so the question I often get asked is how to make your work space stylish and seamlessly integrated with the rest of your home. WHAT…

Whilst for many of us in this part of the world winter is relatively mild and short, there is still something lovely about updating your home to help you keep warm and cosy over these colder months.  Here are a few tips to help you warm up your home … Rugs Image: Armadillo & Co…

Ever wondered about working with an interior designer, but just not sure it is right for you? All this extra time spent at home recently has many people thinking more about tackling those renovations or decorating projects that they have long been dreaming of.  But if, like many of my clients, you don’t have the…

I love the start of a new year (and even more so a new decade!) and what better time than to delve into the interior design trends for the year ahead. I’ve picked what I see are seven of the biggest interior design trends for 2020, many of which are super easy for you to…

If you’re thinking of redecorating your home and looking for design inspiration it is easy to quickly become overwhelmed by the array of design ideas available these days.  Just a quick flick through Pinterest can easily lead you into a tailspin if you don’t know where to focus. Knowing your design style can be a…

Back at work?  Kids off to school?  Holidays a distant memory?  Hands up if you are missing that holiday feeling! School is back, so for most of us it’s a pretty strong signal that the holidays are over.  But with warm days set to continue in this part of the world for a while yet,…

If you’re anything like me you’ll be super excited about the freshness, the energy and the anticipation that a new year brings. This is a time that lots of us often start to think about projects around the home… whether that’s planning for a move, a renovation, or just a bit of a refresh to your current space. So what better time to take a quick look at what I think are the key interior design trends we can expect to see this year.