Terracotta Palette

When Dulux announced their colour for 2019 was Spiced Honey it reignited my love for rich and earthy Mediterranean shades, and throughout the year I have been drawn to Terracotta tones –   like my new dusty pink cushions or the Pinterest board I obsessively add to. Terracotta is a subtly sophisticated palette that can energise…

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How To: write a client questionnaire

As a designer, getting to know your client in order to provide their ultimate dream decor can be a truly challenging task. The early stages of the design process involve a wide range of ideas and inspirations that inevitably will be narrowed down into the alluring  space your client could never have conceived of themselves,…

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Ballindalloch Castle

Continuing on my tour around some of the most remarkable and magnificent castles in the Scottish Highlands – next up was Ballindalloch Castle. Erected in 1546 and resorted in 1850, the castle is situated in the heart of Speyside and known as the ‘Pearl of the North’, with the River Spey and Avon running through…

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Eclectic Style

  Defining ‘eclectic’ style can be somewhat of a challenge, as it is a term that is thrown around loosely in defining interiors. What can be said for sure is a home that represents eclecticism is one that is rich in character and humour and as you enter you get a real sense of the…

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Antique Shopping

One of my absolute favourite things about moving up to the Scottish highlands is the great mix of antique and vintage finds tucked away in little treasure troves like this place, a stones throw from Inverness, just off the A9. A charming collection of everything from furniture to smaller collectible pieces, it is a step…

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White Palette

All-white schemes within home interiors have always been considered a safe and sound base that you can add style and character to – a blank palette in which to express your style. However, the idea of keeping your space plain and neutral has become increasingly popular within design as simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

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Bookshelf Styling

One of the easiest and fun ways of personalising your space is to focus on home accessorising, and your bookshelf is an enjoyable and achievable way to do this. Here are some key tips to follow when styling your bookshelves: START WITH NEEDS Are your shelves for more practical needs such a storage or are…

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Modern Country

Modern Country has become a key style within interior design that produces a harmonious space with a warmth of character. Interiors that are formed with a rustic mood and modern touches are the epitome of uncomplicated elegance, and work well within a rural or urban environment. Approaching this style within your own home can be…

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Living Coral – Colour of the Year 2019

It has come to that time when Pantone announce the colour of the year which will dominate within leading designs and trends, interiors as well as on catwalks around the world. For 2019 we have ‘Living Coral’, a glowing and spirited tone that personally I am very thrilled and delighted to see brighten up our…

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Luxury Bathrooms

An ever growing trend in interiors over the last few years has been recreating the luxurious ‘hotel style’ bathrooms in ones own home. I can show you some of these key factors that are out of the ordinary and can be recreated to help you truly take the time out and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.…

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Soho House

Originally set up as a private member’s club in 1995, Soho House has grown into a global brand, opening 17 clubs around the world that puts comfort at the forefront of its design. People quickly took note of the restful yet stylish spaces, and as the brand grew so did the sophisticated and eccentric interiors.…

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Coffee Table Styling

As an interior design student I am always looking at the smaller details to pull a room together, creating a space that is delightful, stylish and eye catching. One of the easiest ways to personalise and style a room, is to focus on the coffee table – using unique collected pieces, scented candles, impressive coffee…

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Wall Art

One of the more stimulating and transformative ways to put a personal touch on your interior style is to express your character through wall art. Find art that inspires you and showcase it within your home. Carefully selecting pieces that you cannot live without and gathering them over time will ensure you possess art that…

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Purist Style

Modern life in which daily pressures, a chaotic lifestyle and an over stimulation of our attention and senses take precedence, it is a relief to have a home that is simple yet authentic in its design. A place in which there is clarity of intention in the overall design as well as the smaller details.…

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Traditional Highlands

When you image a country home in the Scottish Highlands, images of traditional tartans and cosy fireplaces may arise – a country home and its traditional styling. Within our home we have a predominately modern rustic aesthetic, but upon closer inspection we also pay homage to Scotland and our surroundings with some traditional highland touches.…

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