You buy organic food, wash your clothes in eco detergent and choose cotton or linen clothing but how much thought do you give to the materials used in your home? Do you spend time considering the materials in the fabric of your building, the chemicals in your sofa and fabrics or the VOCs in your paint?

Want to know whether you are up to the job of Project Managing your renovation? This week we are exploring the pros and cons of self managing your build.

Renovations are expensive beasts and saving money where you can is often needed to make the most of your budget.

The planning stage in any renovation project is crucial to a succesful delivery. Frequently projects go over budget, over time and miss required quality levels, we discuss how to avoid this by focusing on setting your budget, planning timeline and being really clear on your project requirements

Designing a home that feels calm, cohesive, and entirely resolved is never the result of a single decision.

It comes from a series of carefully considered choices. Choices made with clarity, experience, and a clear understanding of how each element contributes to the whole.

If you're planning a renovation or extension and you're not sure if your plans are as efficient as they could be, it's always worth getting an Interior Designer to take a look. A few small changes on paper can save thousands during construction.

Ok, I am not totally against seasonal changes in your home but I fear we have taken leave of our senses with the utter tat that you can currently buy on our high streets and online

The Charm and the Challenges: What No One Tells You About Buying a Listed Building

How to get your home in tip top shape so that you can enjoy a smooth festive season

Explore the power of designing a home with wellbeing as your motivation

Exploring colour confidene with Personal Stylist Lou Lawton

Ever wondered where to start when your designing your home? It’s with a feeling

Visting my favourite annual Interior Design exhibition, WOW!House led me to ponder, what makes a house wow?

Why does embracing colour in the garden make sense but feel scary in the home?

Want to know the key to a home that feels good and works hard for you? It’s quite simple = Storage!

After a long grey winter stuck inside are you feeling out of love with your home?

Should we follow trends or is knowing your own style more important?

Moving is a logistical nightmare. You’ve got packing, sorting, cleaning and huge amounts of admin

As a colour obsessed interior designer, I believe that gifts should reflect both personality and style.

Renovating is a super rewarding process that is exciting & full of fun discoveries it also comes with challenges.

Stop reaching for a paint chart as soon as you decide you want to redecorate, here’s why