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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

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 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

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

Interior Design Project - The small space home office

How to create a unique, smart, small space home office on a budget from plywood, OSB, cork and a few high street accessories