HOLIDAY HOME DESIGN TIPS AND INSIDER INFORMATION FROM JESS CLARK, PROPERTY CURATOR AT UNIQUE HOMESTAYS. It’s always such a joy to design holiday homes across the country with Unique Homestays. Jess Clark is an absolute hoot to work with and I spend a lot of the time belly laughing when we’re on the phone discussing […]

Today is world earth day, and with that in mind, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate our natural world and discuss one of the most important themes we consider when designing a home – Biophilic Design! Biophilia means a love of nature, and so biophilic design means utilising natural resources to create a […]

Bathroom lighting is so important, not just for getting ready in the morning, but it completely alters the soul of your space and allows you to dramatically enhance your daily routine and enjoyment. In this post, we’re discussing the four types of lighting we look to incorporate into every bathroom we design. Good ambient lighting […]

Arguably the most fulfilling space for me to design is the kitchen. It’s one place in the home where everyone tends to gather. So much of our lives happen in the kitchen! We all dream of having a brand new custom space, with a large island and more cabinetry than we know what to do […]

My Pinterest is testament to my appreciation of beautifully designed barn conversions. I think living in the Cotswolds only fuels this obsession as there are so many renovated barns on our doorstep. So today I have put together my top list of barn conversion tips including where I look to for inspiration. We are actually […]

It’s that time of year again when it’s time to tackle the spring cleaning. I think everyone has those times when they fall out of love a bit with their homes, things feel a bit stagnant and un-loved. We can become obsessed with needing to change everything – the colour scheme, the furniture, the curtains. […]

Chances are you’ve probably heard the word Hygge a lot as it has caught on as the new ‘must have’ trend, but I think along the way the term has slightly lost it’s meaning. I was listening to the CTRL ALT DELETE podcast a while ago and there was an episode with Sunday Times bestselling […]

So as an Interior Designer I am a bit of a sucker for a beautiful hotel design and living in the Cotswolds you don’t have to look far for a whole wealth of gorgeous boutique hotels and cosy pub B&B’s, you are really spoilt for choice! If you follow our blog you’ll be familiar with […]

The Cotswolds is renowned for its small shops and hidden gems. In a guide to the Cotswolds written by Vogue, Tetbury was commended for its quality antique shops filled so for today’s blog post we have put together our list of our favourites. How to find Tetbury For those of you who may not be […]

If you live in or around Cheltenham, this time of year will always be associated with the bustling liveliness of Cheltenham Races. We have had lots of clients who love their horses and it got us thinking about how you could bring an equestrian theme into your home. This can take form as a decorative accessory, […]