There is always a particular kind of optimism at the start of a renovation, long before the interior design process begins in earnest. You may have saved images for years, stayed in hotels that sparked ideas, noticed beautiful lighting in a restaurant, or begun to...
The Most Important Thing To Think About When you’re thinking about making changes to your home, it’s so easy to jump in, and start thinking about the new sofa, or the wallpaper, but it’s really important to start with the simple stuff. Think about...
Commercial Spaces in Period Properties Designing Commercial Spaces in Historic Buildings Working on commercial spaces in period buildings always involves a balancing act. On the one hand, you want to create something that feels current and works properly for the...
Designing for real family life Families tend to use their homes in more layered ways than they expect. Different ages, different routines, competing priorities and very little spare time mean a house is constantly being asked to adapt. When it does not, even a...
Making fewer, better decisions It’s easy to underestimate how demanding work on your home can be. Not because any one decision is particularly difficult, but because of how many there are. Made slowly, during busy days and in the gaps between everything else, those...
Starting Out in Interior Design. What I Wish I’d Known When you’re starting out in interior design, it’s easy to get caught up in the creative buzz and ignore everything else that keeps a business running. Here are the things I wish I’d known from day one. Keep your...
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