Journal
Notes on Interior Design, Materials and Making Decisions
Short, practical pieces on the questions clients ask most often: how to test paint properly, what joinery really costs, and how to choose between Virtual E-Design and a full design service.
Full-Service vs E-Design: Which Interior Design Service Is Right for You?
Both services give you a considered, cohesive design. The real difference is how much of the work you want to hand over. Here’s how to decide which suits your home, budget and timescale.
How to Choose the Right Paint Colour for a North-Facing Room
North-facing rooms receive cool, indirect light that can make the wrong colour look flat or grey. Here’s how to choose and test paint so your room feels warm and welcoming throughout the day.
Bespoke Joinery: What It Costs and When It’s Worth It
Built-in joinery can transform an awkward space and add real value to a home, but it’s a significant investment. Here’s what affects the cost and how to make sure every pound is well
Colour and light
How to test paint properly, and why the same colour behaves differently in a north facing room than a south facing one.
Joinery and storage
Where built in furniture earns its cost, what a joinery design should include, and the details worth deciding before anyone quotes.
Choosing a service
When a one hour consultation is enough, when Virtual E-Design suits you, and when a full design service is the safer route.
If you would like help with your own home, get in touch about a project.
