The Art of Becoming at Home in Belsize Park
A characterful Victorian terrace in NW3 held every material promise, high ceilings, bay windows, a generous garden, yet fell short of a singular vision. Studio Akiva redesigned the floor plan entirely, relocated the kitchen, rebuilt the bathroom from studwork, and saved the client £1,900 through trade procurement.
How to Design an Industrial Kitchen That Doesn't Feel Cold
The industrial kitchen is, at this point, the most coveted and most frequently botched aesthetic in British residential design. Type the phrase into any interiors platform and you will be rewarded with thousands of images: matte black cabinetry, exposed metals, raw materials, dramatic lighting. You will also, if you look closely, notice how many of them feel slightly wrong. Too dark. Too hard. The kind of kitchen you'd admire in a photograph and find quietly exhausting to actually cook in.
Why Does My Home Feel Cold, And What Can I Do About It?
The most asked question in interior design right now, answered.
Wabi-Sabi Interior Design: The Art of Imperfect Living in Modern Homes
In a world that often prioritises perfection, symmetry, and polished finishes, a quieter, more soulful design movement is taking centre stage—Wabi-Sabi interior design.
How to Choose the Right Interior Design Package for Your Home
Hiring an interior designer can be an exciting step when transforming your home. Whether you’ve just purchased a property, are renovating a space, or simply want a room to feel more cohesive, the right design support can make the process significantly easier.
How to Refresh Your Home for Spring Without Renovating
As we move from February into March, many UK homeowners start to feel it, that urge to open the windows, let the light in, and shake off winter’s heaviness. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a full renovation to transform your home for spring.
Design & Build vs Hiring an Interior Designer and Builder Separately: What UK Homeowners Need to Know Before Extending Their Home
If you're planning a home extension in the UK, loft conversion, or full renovation, you've likely come across the term design and build company. It sounds efficient. Seamless. Stress-free. And yes — for many UK homeowners, design and build firms feel like the safest choice.
Valentine’s-Ready Living Room: A Cosy Weekend Reset (No Cheesy Décor Required)
Valentine’s doesn’t have to mean novelty hearts or a full-on red makeover. The most romantic rooms are simply the ones that feel calm, warm and inviting—where the lighting is flattering, the seating encourages you to linger, and everything feels a little more “considered”.
Space planning for small London flats: a practical layout guide (that actually makes your home feel bigger)
Small London flats are brilliant for location, less brilliant for layout: tight hallways, awkward alcoves, tiny “open-plan” rooms that somehow still feel chopped up. The good news? With smart space planning (and a few current UK small-space trends like multifunctional furniture, built-in storage, and zoned layouts), you can make a compact flat feel calmer, larger, and easier to live in. (John Lewis & Partners)
Why Surface Design Show is worth your time
Surface Design Show is one of the best places to see new surface materials up close think flooring, cladding, natural stone, and innovative interior/exterior finishes, all in one place. The 2026 edition runs 3–5 February at London’s Business Design Centre.
UK Interior Design Trends 2026: The Colour & Comfort Reset (And the Space-Planning Tricks That Make It Work)
If your home is still living in the “everything grey” era, 2026 is offering a gentler, warmer upgrade—less showroom, more lived-in. Across trend forecasts, we’re seeing UK interiors move towards earthy paint colours, layered textures, nature-led design, and deeper, moodier shades that make rooms feel cosy and intentional.
The Interior Design Process Explained: A UK Homeowner’s Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve never hired an interior designer before, it’s normal to wonder what you’re actually paying for, and what happens when. Interior design isn’t just “making it look nice”; it’s a structured process that reduces risk, prevents expensive mistakes, and makes your home work better.
From Festive Chaos to 2026 Calm: A Winter Refresh Guide for UK Homes
By December, most UK homes are doing double duty: there’s Christmas clutter, spare beds for guests, wrapping paper everywhere… and you’re secretly dreaming about giving the whole place a reset before 2026 starts.
How to Brief an Interior Designer for a Full Renovation
Planning a full house renovation is exciting… and a bit overwhelming. Between builders, budgets, timelines and endless Pinterest boards, it’s easy to lose track of what you actually want from your home.
Soft Industrial Chic for London Apartments: How to Warm Up a Minimal, Open-Plan Space
Industrial chic has been a favourite in UK interiors for years now – all exposed brick, black metal and cool, urban edges. But in 2025, most London homeowners aren’t living in vast New York lofts; they’re in real flats, often open-plan, where the space has to work hard and feel cosy.
Interior Design vs. Space Planning: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to transforming a home, the terms interior design and space planning are often used interchangeably - but in reality, they refer to two distinct, yet closely connected, disciplines.
When Should You Get in Touch With an Interior Designer? A Guide for UK Homeowners
Designing or remodelling a home is exciting, but it can quickly become overwhelming. When you’re juggling planning permissions, structural decisions and endless product choices, it’s hard to know when to call in a professional.
How to Find Your Interior Design Style
If your home feels like a patchwork of passing fancies—Scandi here, Soho House there—you’re not alone. Most spaces evolve through impulse buys and well-meaning hand-me-downs. The good news? Your style already exists.