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Luxury green shaker kitchen with white quartz counters, brass hardware, and wood flooring for a sophisticated modern country style.

Affordable Kitchen Suppliers in the UK: New and Second-Hand

Planning a kitchen makeover but weighing up your options? Whether you are after a brand-new fitted kitchen, second-hand kitchen units,…

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Green Harmony: Living Room with Stunning Feature Wall with a Awkward Living Room Layout

How to Improve Flow in an Awkward Living Room Layout

Not every living room is a neat rectangle. In fact, most UK homes present some form of layout challenge. You…

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Urban garden with a wooden deck and light stone paving, framed by a brick wall on one side and a slatted wooden fence on the other, featuring wisteria in bloom cascading over a pergola.

The Garden Mistakes Homeowners Only Notice After One Year

Most garden mistakes are not obvious at the beginning. In fact, many gardens look their best in the first few…

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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 much does it cost to furnish a home? Modern living room showing average furniture prices from popular UK retailers.

The cost to Furnish a Home in the UK: 2026 Budgeting Guide

If you're planning to furnish a home in the UK in 2026, the first question is usually the same: how…

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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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The Cost of Building a Garden in the UK (2026 Guide)

Building a garden is an investment in your home and in how you live outside. If you are weighing up…

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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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Interior designers, garden designers, architectural designers and horticulturists. Every post on this blog is written by a qualified member of our team.