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Contemporary dining room with large windows, glass partitions, and stylish wood flooring.

Top 10 Flooring Trends 2026: Best Flooring Ideas for Modern Homes

Choosing the right flooring is one of the most important decisions in any home project. Flooring affects light, acoustics, warmth,…

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How to Choose the Right Sofa for Your Home (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)

Choosing a sofa is one of the most important decisions we help clients make, and it usually comes much earlier…

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Stylish garden design with outdoor barbecue, corner seating, raised lawn, and modern paving.

Affordable Garden Design Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space

Refreshing your outdoor space does not have to mean a full garden overhaul or an unrealistic budget. With thoughtful planning…

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Samantha-Jane Agbontaen, Founder and CEO of House Designer. Designing real Homes across the UK

Six Years of House Designer, and What Designing Real Homes Has Taught Us

House Designer just turned six, and that feels meaningful to us. Not because of milestones or growth charts, but because…

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Online interior design moodboard created by House Designer showing a professionally planned living room design

Is Online Interior Design Actually Worth It?

This is a question many of our clients ask before they ever contact us. Sometimes they ask it directly. More…

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Modern garden design with pond, rattan furniture, pergola, and vibrant planting for a relaxing outdoor space.

The Future of Garden Design in UK Homes, 2026 Trends

Every spring, we notice the same thing with our lovely clients. As the days get a little brighter, people start…

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Online interior Design Services by Professional Interior Designers

How Much Does an Interior Designer Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

Whether you're redesigning a single room, refreshing your space, or planning a full renovation, understanding how much an interior designer…

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White plantation shutters in a modern UK bedroom with navy walls and soft pink accents, showing elegant window dressing ideas UK homeowners love.

How to Choose the Perfect Window Dressings for Every Room

Window dressings are one of those finishing touches that quietly transform a home. They set the tone, filter the light,…

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Elegant white fireplace with simple modern styling and soft neutral tones in a contemporary living room.

Interior Design Trends Shaping Homes in 2026

The light shifts in the afternoon, the room softens, and suddenly your home feels different. It is a quiet moment…

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Professional Garden designer sketching measurements for a landscaping plan.

How Much Does a Garden Designer Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

Understanding how much a garden designer costs in the UK is essential if you're planning anything from a simple planting…

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Dark blue bedroom with fluted wall panelling, upholstered bed, pendant bedside lights, and black and brass ceiling light

Inside Some of Our Favourite Interior Design Projects

The projects we feel most proud of are rarely the ones that made the biggest visual statement. They are the…

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Luxurious bedroom with floral accent wall mural and neutral upholstered bed – modern bedroom interior design London.

Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas: 12 Styles Designers Actually Recommend

Wallpaper can completely change how a bedroom feels. The right pattern or texture turns a plain room into something with…

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Modern garden design with lawn, stepping stone path, built-in seating and layered planting in a UK home garden

Popular Garden Design Styles: Ideas for Every Home

A garden is one of the most personal spaces around your home. It reflects how you live, what you value,…

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Modern bedroom with a deep navy panelled wall, beige tufted headboard, layered cushions, wooden bedside table, and a ceramic lamp.

Bedroom Wall Panelling Ideas: Styles, Tips & Design Inspiration

Wall panelling has made a serious comeback in bedroom design, and it is easy to see why. It adds depth,…

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