How Colour Psychology Shapes the Way We Experience a Home (And How to Test Your Palette Before You Commit)

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Homeowners often ask a deceptively simple question: “Will this colour make my room feel bigger or smaller?” The answer is rarely just about aesthetics. Colour profoundly influences how we perceive space, temperature, brightness and—even more importantly—how we feel in our own homes. Designers have known this for centuries, but modern neuroscience now backs it up:… Read more »

How much does an interior designer cost?

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Designs above by Julia, interior designer on Design for Me. Shortlist her for your project here.   How much does an Interior Designer cost? The cost of an interior designer varies greatly depending on the amount of work involved and the experience and expertise of the interior designer. Interior design fees could be as little as £100… Read more »

Why Round Extendable Dining Tables Are Perfect for Modern Luxury Homes

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After two decades of designing interiors for discerning clients, I’ve witnessed countless dining room transformations. Yet one piece consistently emerges as the hero of modern luxury homes: the round extendable dining table. It’s fascinating how this single piece can solve multiple design challenges whilst maintaining the sophisticated aesthetic my clients demand. In my experience, clients… Read more »

How to find a Scandi interior designer

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Finding an interior designer for a Scandi renovation/refurb Whether you’re renovating your home or starting afresh with a blank-canvas new build, getting the design input from a professional can be invaluable.   Understand what/who you’re looking for Before you start searching for your perfect interior designer, I’d recommend first collecting some ideas and looks that… Read more »

How to Choose a Kitchen Renovation Company: 5 Things to Consider

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Renovating a kitchen is one of the most rewarding upgrades you can make to your home, but it’s also one of the easiest to get wrong if you pick the wrong team. The right renovation company can guide you through design choices, manage trades, and keep the project running smoothly. The wrong one can leave… Read more »

5 of the best interior designers for bars, cafes and restaurants

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Here at Design for Me, we match clients with the best interior designers for their project. Here’s just a small selection of some of the best interior firms and freelance interior designers for bars, cafes and restaurants all over the UK.   1. Kubra – interior/architectural designer, London (click on her name above to view her… Read more »

A perfect match … to furnish a luxury apartment in Battersea

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The client posted his project to Design for Me, looking for a talented interior designer to furnish a luxury apartment in Battersea. After registering his project with just a few key details, we matched him with the best candidates and he received interest from a number of interior designers. After a meeting in person, the… Read more »

Top 10 most stylish vinyl flooring

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Vinyl flooring has had bad press in the past, dismissed out of hand as being too cheap and poor quality. OK, so there is a lot of cheap, poor quality vinyl around but if you look carefully there are some beautiful, stylish and practical examples out there too . Vinyl has a lot going for… Read more »

5 Ways Art Transforms Your Home and Enhances Your Well-Being

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We often think of art as a final touch—something to fill the blank walls or complement a room’s furniture. But art goes far beyond simple decoration. The right pieces can transform a space, making it more vibrant, personal, and meaningful. Whether it sparks conversation, offers comfort, or reminds you of your passions, art has the… Read more »

A perfect match … for a flat refurbishment in Shoreditch 

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Francesca (the client) posted her project to Design for Me looking for a talented interior designer to design her new Shoreditch apartment. After registering her project with just a few key details, we matched her with the best candidates and she received interest from a number of interior designers.   Francesca’s project description   I… Read more »