Curtains dramatically influence how a room feels. They soften acoustics, improve warmth and insulation, frame views, control light and bring softness and atmosphere to a space in a way few other elements can. Beautiful curtains are never simply decorative. When thoughtfully designed, they become part of the architecture of the room itself, helping spaces feel calmer, more balanced and more comfortable to live in. In Cornwall particularly, where homes range from historic cotta

Cornwall has become one of the UK’s most sought-after destinations for luxury holiday homes. From coastal retreats to countryside farmhouses, guests increasingly choose properties that feel beautiful, relaxed and authentic rather than overly styled. The most successful holiday lets combine thoughtful interior design, natural materials and effortless comfort. When done well, the interior becomes part of the experience itself — helping a property stand out online, attract bette

Cornwall based interior designer on coastal interiors. Coastal properties evoke feelings of calm, with the soothing sound of waves and...

The concepts of "trends" and "sustainability" need not be mutually exclusive. It is certainly true that there are trends that we see come...

We were blessed to get a peek behind the scenes of the Cornish sustainable brand Seed Home Designs recently. We thought we would share...

How to arrange a space in order to maximise practicality and have it looking great is one of the hidden arts of interior design. People...

No surprises finding help creating home office spaces filling our inbox in 2022! Many of us have had to adapt our living spaces to accommodate working from home and those temporary setups involving paperwork all over the dining table or a laptop on the guest bedroom dresser are starting to feel a little tired. So how do we make the new "work from home" normal fit with our interior aesthetics in homes that weren't built for offices? Featured images left to right: Gravity Home

The design industry, like many others, has had a long history and evolution alongside our societies and like other industries we need to play our part in recognising where terms need updating as we strive towards equality. It has thankfully been a few years, although not as many as you would hope, since I have heard the term "n****r brown" in reference to a shade of leather. It is comforting to see that this is no longer accepted within the industry, but there are a couple mo

I recently put out a post on social media asking what people would be interested to see me write about, and several of the replies essentially relate to maximalism . Maximalism is a design style that is rich in colour, texture and pattern featuring an eclectic mix of accessories. I cannot say that this surprises me, it is a sentiment I see echoed amongst many of my clients, especially those with families. They are bored to the back teeth with seeing blanket white/grey, imprac