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How to convert a garage into an accessible 2-bed cottage?

Find out how we helped convert a double garage into a 2-bed home. The design options, final layout, accessibility considerations and end re

How to interior design your home sustainably

Interior design has become more like fashion with people trying to keep up with trends. Here is how you can think more sustainably about hom

Heating Interior Design Dilemmas with Best Heating

Getting the right heating is an important part of home design. We answer some interior design dilemma questions from customers of Best Heat

How moving the kitchen made the most of a 1930’s semi

Here's how we relocated a kitchen and redesigned the ground floor layout, to give a 1930's home the perfect flow.

What we’ve learnt from Interior Design Masters

Have you been watching Interior Design Masters, the BBC2 series? As interior designers ourselves, here is what we enjoyed and learnt from t

How to create a bright and light, but cosy living space

How we created a Japanese influenced interior design for a large living room, to make it a bright, light and cosy space.

How to incorporate a granny annex into a family home

If you want to incorporate a granny annexe into your home, read how we designed this for a family, alongside creating a home office and util

How to create an Open Plan Kitchen and Living Space

Read how we helped create a modern family open plan kitchen living room interior design with an industrial mood and strong colours

How to choose the right lighting for your home

Choosing the right lighting for your home is a crucial to gaining the perfect interior design. With so many to choose from, here are our top

How large a home extension do you need to build?

A few weeks ago, the permitted development regulations changed, allowing homeowners to build larger single storey rear extensions onto th...

6 Tips To Achieve A Calm, Clutter-free Home

Hi, I'm Kate, the founder of A Tidy Mind. Decluttering and organising your home can seem like a big mountain to climb but here are some

Our first brand collaboration with Best Heating

We’re teaming up with our favourite heating company Best Heating to bring you advice and tips to make the most of your heating and create...

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