THE JOURNAL
INTERIOR DESIGN INSIGHTS FOR PERIOD & COUNTRY HOMES IN THE COTSWOLDS
HOW TO COMMISSION BESPOKE JOINERY
Bespoke joinery brings together thoughtful design and craftsmanship to create pieces tailored to both your space and the way you live.
I work with skilled Cotswolds makers, and each design balances beauty, practicality, and sensitivity to your home’s character. From concept through to installation, I carefully consider each detail to enhance and elevate everyday living.
WHY HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
When investing in your home, deciding to work with an interior designer can feel like a daunting step. In my experience, this is always a worthwhile investment. By taking that leap, you are inviting a professional into your personal space to translate your aspirations into reality—delivering a result in a calm and considered, stress-free way.
To support you in making that decision, here are some answers to the questions that often arise from my clients.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BATHROOM DESIGN IN A PERIOD HOME
Designing a bathroom is a careful balance between aesthetics and practicality. It must perform effortlessly day to day, while offering a calm, restorative pause at either end of it. In period homes, the challenges deepen — uneven floors and walls, historic detailing and complex plumbing all require thoughtful resolution. Aesthetically, the space should sit comfortably within the character of the house while reflecting your own personal style.
When designed well, a new bathroom not only functions beautifully but feels resolved, as though it has always belonged, a seamless part of your home.
Here is what I prioritise when designing contemporary bathrooms in period and country homes.
THE ART OF CURATION - STYLING YOUR HOME WITH INTENTION
The power of styling! It's more than just cushions and throws, it's about The Art of Curation. I believe a home should tell a your story. Come with me and using a Period Cotswold Barn as a case study, I will share my process and thinking to create considered, personal professional interior styling.
How to work a contemporary stripe
Stripes: where tradition meets trend, a classic style is having a modern revival, I discuss how to work a stripe in a contemporary way.
How to work with an art advisor
Expert art advice for your interiors from Beth Swaab at Bink Fine Art
How to commission art for your home, an interview with artist Jude McKenna
I frequently use art both as a source of inspiration for my designs and to recommend to clients as an integral part of their interior design. This blog discusses the work of Jude McKenna and how you can commission art from an artist for your home
HOW THE EXPERTS COMBINE COLOUR IN THE HOME
Understanding the 6 different ways to combine colour and the advantages and disdvantages of each
