Minimalism in Design: What It Actually Is (and What Most People Get Wrong)
The brief said ‘minimalist.’ I delivered a white background, a centred logo, and one line of copy. The client came back the next…
The Hierarchy of Paint Finishes: A Builder’s Guide to Matte, Satin, and Gloss
A client I worked with last year had just moved into a renovated Victorian terrace and called me in to consult on why the kitchen felt wrong.…
City Living: 11 Window Treatments That Survive the NYC Test (And Work Anywhere)
I lived in a fourth-floor Bushwick apartment with south-facing windows and zero window treatments for six weeks. Not by choice — my custom…
Commercial Interior Architecture: The Evolution of Modular Office Systems
A fit-out I was brought in to consult on six years ago cost the client around $320,000. Eighteen months after completion, they restructured…
How to Integrate Solid Wood Wall Panels in Modern Interiors
The first time I tried to use wood panelling in a client’s flat, I got it completely wrong. I specified a mid-tone pine panel for the…
2026 Window Treatment Trends: Modern Blinds, Sustainable Curtains & High-Performance Fabrics
Last year I replaced the cheap roller blinds I’d had for six years with motorized versions. The kind you control from your phone, or…
Biophilic Interior Design Trends 2026: 7 Ideas That Actually Work
My first attempt at biophilic design was a shelf full of half-dead pothos and a single piece of driftwood from a craft store. It looked like a…
Leather vs Fabric Wingback Chairs: Pros, Cons & Care Tips for UK Homes
My neighbour bought a beautiful oxblood leather wingback three years ago. It looked perfect in her sitting room — the kind of chair that makes…
Balancing Modern Style with Timeless Design
A client once showed me two mood boards side by side. The first was all clean lines, concrete surfaces, and matte black fixtures —…
10 Best Married Couple Bedroom Decor Ideas for 2026 (That Actually Feel Like You)
We spent three years sleeping in a bedroom that looked like a hotel room — neutral, inoffensive, and completely forgettable. Matching…
Best Types of Blinds for Modern Homes: What Actually Matters Beyond Looks
I replaced every window treatment in my house three years ago. Choose roller blinds throughout because they looked clean and minimal in the…