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Stop waiting for the perfect home

Apr 2, 2026

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10 min read

Stop waiting for the perfect home

The case for designing the space you're in

Wanjiku Kimari
Wanjiku Kimari

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Mar 28, 2026

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11 min read

We move through spaces emotionally

The invisible design force behind every space you love

Mar 17, 2026

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Design is felt before it's understood

What this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Production Design can teach us about creating memorable interiors

Mar 10, 2026

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8 min read

What bad design feels like

When a space looks perfect but feels completely wrong

Mar 6, 2026

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9 min read

Your project failed before it started

Feb 24, 2026

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9 min read

3 Ways Filters Influence Interior Design Choices

Narrowing your options is the most powerful interior design tool you can have

Feb 17, 2026

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Why choosing your sofa is no different from choosing your shoes

You already know how to design, you just don’t know it yet

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The Psychology of Small Spaces

The Psychology of Small Spaces

And What Other People Cultures Know That We Don't!

What Makes an Interior Space Truly Unforgettable?

What Makes an Interior Space Truly Unforgettable?

How to use your five senses to design experiential interior spaces

The Truth About Vintage Interior Design

The Truth About Vintage Interior Design

(And How to Bring This Style into Your Home)

Why Hiring an Interior Designer Cuts Cost and Time

Why Hiring an Interior Designer Cuts Cost and Time

Think an interior designer is expensive? Try making a design mistake!

Learning from the Big Screen: Production Design vs Interior Design

Learning from the Big Screen: Production Design vs Interior Design

We deep dive into the art of production design, why it matters in film, and what we, as interior designers, can learn from it.

Inspire Your Home with Cinematic Style

Inspire Your Home with Cinematic Style

Find out how film production design and mise-en-scène film techniques can inspire your interior spaces.

The Italian Art of Dolce Vita: Maximising Joy in Compact Spaces

The Italian Art of Dolce Vita: Maximising Joy in Compact Spaces

Your home can feel twice as big with this Italian trick!

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CULTURAL STORYTELLING


The Truth About Vintage Interior Design

Jun 24, 2025

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6 min read

The Truth About Vintage Interior Design

(And How to Bring This Style into Your Home)

Why Hiring an Interior Designer Cuts Cost and Time

Think an interior designer is expensive? Try making a design mistake!

Jun 17, 2025

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6 min read

What Is Storytelling in Interior Design?

(And Why Your Sofa Might Be Lying)

Jun 10, 2025

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7 min read

Why Breakout Spaces Matter in Your Office Setup

A breakout area might seem small on a floor plan. But it carries a big message.

Jul 8, 2025

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6 min read

ART HISTORY


Architectural Symbolism in Sacred Spaces

The Hidden Language of Religious Architecture

The Sistine Chapel: History, art and papal conclaves

A look at the Sistine Chapel's history, stunning art, and unique role in papal conclaves.

Trump's Classical Architecture Directive

Why Government Buildings Lean Traditional - and Why the Modernists are Pushing Back!

Resurrection in Stone and Paint

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre as the Architectural and Artistic Testament of Easter

DIY TIPS


Inspire Your Home with Cinematic Style

Find out how film production design and mise-en-scène film techniques can inspire your interior spaces.

Storytelling in Interior Spaces

Enhancing Spaces with Experiential Design

Learning from the Big Screen: Production Design vs Interior Design

We deep dive into the art of production design, why it matters in film, and what we, as interior designers, can learn from it.

The Role of Culture in Interior Design

Explore how cultural storytelling in interior design shapes spaces with colours, patterns, and traditions to create a home that reflects your unique story.

HOW-TO


How to Design Open-Concept Small Apartments

Space-saving solutions for small apartments and compact homes.

The Warmth Ritual: A Hygge Design Perspective

Small Spaces, Big Feelings

The Italian Art of Dolce Vita: Maximising Joy in Compact Spaces

Your home can feel twice as big with this Italian trick!

Creating Spaces for Neurodivergent Individuals

Practical Strategies for Designing Neuro-Inclusive Spaces

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