Modern maximalism is an excellent option to consider if you want to create a unique and personalised space that feels like home. It's a design style that combines elements of traditional and contemporary elements. It is characterized by a careful mixture of patterns, textures, and colours, as well as an eclectic, sometimes eccentric mix of old and new furniture and decor. The thing I love most about this interesting design style is its character and WOW factor but most of all using elements that are a bit unexpected, out of the ordinary , perhaps slightly eccentric. Designing something that w ..read more

Design experts and industry leaders all agree that white is becoming a thing of the past. Well that's music to my ears! As a creative designer with a passion for colour and eclectic spaces, I couldn't be happier! The white palette which was once a symbol of sophistication is now being replaced with bold colors, textures, and warm tones. Home design is ever-evolving as homeowners’ tastes change and new technologies develop. One home design trend that will be disappearing in 2023 is all-white kitchens. All-white kitchens were very popular in the past few years, but they’ll start to fall out of ..read more

Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to VE! After 22 years in the Business and even longer in the design industry, I'm happy to say that I still love my work and look forward to helping a variety of people with their various design projects throughout 2023 and beyond. As a design professional, very day presents a different adventure, a variety of projects from retail design to domestic consultations, colour selections for tiny cottages to huge multi residential refurbishments. A little bit of advice with 'Designer on Demand' to a full specification ..read more

Education design is incredibly exciting work for me! This is my newest education project and it's popping up out of the ground at last after many months of planning and specification! Find out more about the important work that goes into any education design project... Albert Einstein — one of the leading intellectual luminaries of our time and an educator — once declared that he did not teach his students. “I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” It took a few decades, but educational systems around the world are catching up to his philosophy. Interior design ..read more

Decisions, decisions, decisions — when it comes to upholstery, the endless amount of choices can make choosing the right fabric quite daunting. Pattern or solid? Bold colour or neutral? Fabric or leather? There are infinite possibilities to express yourself while setting the tone of a room with upholstery.The right upholstery is an investment, so unless you have an endless upholstery fund, you better plan on finding something you’ll love for the long run. But not to fear, I'm here to help tackle this process. I recently covered my own sofa and happy to share with you the outcome....here g ..read more

If you don’t have enough lighting, there is NO paint colour that will save you! – don’t expect your paint to be a miracle worker... Before you spend money on paint, spend SMART money on lighting first. I'm sure I wont get any argument from you when I say that colour palette is one of the most important design decisions you’ll need to make when decorating a home. From paint colour to fabrics and finishes, colour can have a large effect on how any home looks and feels. For a lot of people, lighting is an afterthought. It's easy to be focused on the big-picture stuff, but it's important to think ..read more

It’s an exciting time of year......when Interior designers assess what's moving the industry forward - and what will get left behind. I am exposed to various forecasts from leading design suppliers and super companies who invest time and money researching to present forecasts and to ensure that they are in touch with their target markets. Suppliers like Dulux, Warwick Fabrics, various rug suppliers, flooring companies and such present their new season offering. Designers naturally pay close attention to these forecasts as they naturally affect our future specification options or product choic ..read more

Completing my post flood artwork today has been both therapeutic and satisfying for me especially considering recent events. There is a strange feeling of accomplishment that comes from achieving something right after a time of devastation and loss. A great way to heal and move on for sure.... I took this picture in situ so that you can get an idea of the scale....(with a chair in the foreground). The flood took its toll on the art studio which was fairly wrecked having been under water for about 5 days. After the clean up was done and things were moderately under control, I was able to work ..read more

Vintage furniture, wallpaper, recycled wood: young people prefer décor that's affordable, cheerful and sustainable. A Millennial’s home might have industrial-vintage décor, pastel colours, finds from weekend markets, and affordable furniture. So should it be called eclectic? Retro? Industrial-urban? It’s not yet clear how to define Millennials’ style in a single word, because it’s a blend of all those things. Why choose just one approach when you can combine several? Millennials – those born between 1980 and 1995 – are starting to make their mark on interior design. The ingredients of their p ..read more

Choosing the right paint colour for your home is trickier than you think! Painting your home is a huge undertaking, so making sure your choose the right paint colour will have a huge impact on the result! A fresh coat of paint can instantly refresh any room, whether that's a bright coat of crisp white paint, a bold colour choice, or the creation of a dark and moody feature wall. Choosing a colour isn't a decision to take lightly as it sets a room's mood and impacts how your furniture looks. And ideally, you shouldn't need to paint your home too frequently, so making sure you choose the perfe ..read more