We have seen some outrageous Media or Cinema rooms in our time. Especially, during my years in the Middle East, now 20 years ago when we all knew very little about what was coming in the way of technology. As a young, inexperienced designer, I could not believe the monstrous TV’s I used to have [...]

The style, proportion and position of a staircase can make or break a new build project. In fact, if it is truly well considered and designed to accentuate the entrance space, it will be the main focal point that directs you to the rest of the house. I like to think of the staircase’s roll [...]

As Autumn is so beautifully upon us and we are blessed with clear days and sunshine. It is easy to enthusiastically work up our autumnal and winter schemes for existing interior projects. At our studio in Staveley, we are surrounded by a colour palette which is the envy of any design studio, any time of year. [...]

Now the summer months have passed us by at record speed and the wave of trade holidays are over we are excitedly into the London autumn trade shows, where we make our bi annual visits to check out what is what in our sector of the design industry. As always there is masses going on [...]

The team at the studio in Staveley are looking into the selection process for designer towel rails for a very design driven project. Yes, there are a collection of trusty, middle of the road or generic manufacturers available to us off the peg, but we are looking for something more.Radiators and bathroom towel rails come [...]

This weekend I was fortunate enough to be given the day off three year old daughter duties to spend a day shopping with my beautiful 9 year old, so we jumped on the train to Manchester in search of girlie fun and expenditure. This is seriously exciting for me as it happens so rarely and [...]

In most design projects we are constantly looking to create light, additional space and depth, whatever the actual size of the space we have to work with.This internal cloakroom is a perfect example of making the best of a practical space that has the disadvantage of no natural light.Our first aim would be to consider [...]

Your interior design style is your own. No one can take your individuality away and the way you put your schemes together is for your pleasure, not for anyone to necessarily comment on. However, isn't it nice when people do praise you for your efforts and there is sometimes a hint of envy in their [...]

I would always be the first to attempt to persuade clients to invest in wallcoverings as well as paint, even with the smaller letting properties.We are all used to seeing a great range of favourite neutrals, off white and grey paint colours. These, everyone loves and can give a sophisticated colour palate to base the [...]