Historic properties are a fabulous source of interior design inspiration and I’m thrilled to share this Victorian house renovation project with you. Not only because the building I’m redecorating is a beautiful example of a Victorian home but also because the inspiration for its new interior design scheme has been inspired by …
The focus of my brief for a client’s house in Tonbridge was to make it more comfortable for family living and bring an overall sense of cohesive design throughout the whole house. We used soft furnishings and found key pieces of furniture, lighting and accessories to tie everything together, blending with, offsetting and adding to an overall palette of blues, greens and neutrals.
One of my most satisfying and enjoyable recent projects was an 1860s end-of-terrace house in Rochester. This was a property whose ground floor was in need of a decorative overhaul. We wanted to give the property a new look, whilst holding onto its traditional feel, transforming it into something with class and impact, yet remaining suitable for contemporary family life.
During the pandemic and lockdowns, people were spending more time at home than ever. Whilst most building companies were happy to return to work once lockdown rules eased, supply chain issues and rising costs caused unexpected delays and some budgetary problems. I was working on three projects in particular which were affected in various ways.
Many people today are looking for multifunctional, open plan, hard working and versatile kitchen spaces to meet their modern lifestyles and extending their homes can provide the solution they are looking for. An extension to your home will give you the extra space you are looking for as well as adding value to your home.
Irrespective of the size of your home, it probably always feels as though you could use more space. There are many clever interior design tips and tricks to make your home look more spacious and here we look at some of the best ways to create the illusion of more space and also to make the best use of the space that you have.
A major part of Christmas is decorating our homes and putting up the Christmas tree, decked with lights and baubles. So, do we decorate our homes so that the colours of our decorations seamlessly blend into our décor schemes, do we dust-off the old faithful decorations from the loft or do we actually follow Christmas trends?
Building in the form of adding an extension, major remodelling of your home or a self-build conjures up disruption, debt, dust and perhaps even divorce! The building process can be an extremely stressful time, but it doesn’t have to be! Working with an Interior Designer can simplify the process of building and renovating and they can be an invaluable mentor and guide helping you to streamline the process, saving you time, money and frustration.
