Gloss paint … It’s been creeping up the trend ladder for a few years … I’m seeing more gloss paint used in interiors, and no wonder as paint finishes are a fantastic way to add texture and depth to a scheme. By sticking to matt for so long, we’ve been depriving ourselves of this tool for creating variety and interest without adding too much clutter. Gloss finishes also bounce light around a room, which works particularly well for cosy evenings with lamp light as the nights draw in. Whilst I’m mainly sticking to woodwork for now, I’ve recently painted a ceiling in eggshell to bounce the light around in an otherwise matt room.

With the rising cost of energy, we are all looking at an expensive winter. There are some simple things you can do with your interior design to help.

The question of which colours go with teal has come up 3 times this week in the contexts of sofas, tiles and wallpaper, which has inspired me to write this blog. Here are 3 schemes using teal in different ways

How I design a print for fabric and wallpaper

Why 3D visuals are useful as part of the design process

Tips for adding the wow-factor by creating a layered interior

15 ways to make your kitchen more ADHD-friendly

Looking at the development of the Interior Design Nook and my design philosophy over the past year.

Tips for decorating with this season’s hottest colour, yellow, with 10 examples from my own home.

Tips for DIY decorating: how to paint

Here are my top tips to help you plan your new kitchen well.

Find out how to make your home a unique, individual and personal reflection of you.