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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.

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

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

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

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

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