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What should you do before hiring an interior designer?

Here are some hints and tips for what to do before working with an interior designer to make sure that you get the most out of the process.

How to plan and design an extension without an architect

Many people think they need an architect to add an extension this is not the case. In this project we as interior designers designed extra s

The Old Forge York – The Master Bedroom Suite

In our 2nd blog about the Old Forge, we talk through our design for the second bedroom and bathroom, giving it the glamorous and feminine fe

The Old Forge York – A Holiday Let with a Difference

Read how we helped implement the designs for turning an old barn into a stunning two-bed holiday let, and the end result.

Keep your interiors clean and hygienic in an eco-friendly way

Some cleaning products can damage your interior products, but we found that there are healthy cleaning products that are also better for the

How to access affordable interior design help remotely

Get affordable award winning interior design help remotely, without us visiting your home. From a room revamp to extension and space layout

How to add coat and shoe storage in a period hallway

If you have a lovely renovated hallway, how do you keep it looking nice when there are coats and shoes to store? Here is how to solve such a

How to make a kids’ play and craft table on wheels

A kids' play and craft table on wheels is the perfect solution, enabling your kids to play in an open plan home and you to store their t

How to build a quick and easy kids’ mud kitchen

A mud kitchen is the perfect kids’ garden toy. Here is how to make a quick and easy one from a pallet and cheap materials you have around th

Top tips for how to get the most out of working from home

Working from home offers you opportunities but also challenges around how you structure your work/life balance. Here are our top tips for h

What external doors to choose for your extension

What external doors should you add to your extension? French, Bi-fold or sliding doors? We explain the benefits of each to help you make th

What’s involved in being a location house?

How could your home become a location house for TV or photoshoots, what is involved, how to register it and is it worth doing? Our blog ans

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