I’ve been working wth clients on their home renovation for years now. I even work with fellow interior designers to support them on their design process with their clients. It happens to their clients as well. It’s something that I prepared myself for when I moved into my own home and started renovating it. It happened anyway.

Just like with fast fashion, we have reached a point where the fast interior industry or “fast deco”/”fast furniture” is having a big impact on the environment. A quick Google search into fly-tipping will explain why.

Getting to decorating your home is a wonderful and deeply personal process. You get to discover who you are in that process, what you absolutely love, what says “this is me” in the most beautiful and authentic way. Sometimes, you can get the help of an expert interior designer, and sometimes you do not.

For those moments when you are flying solo (as in decorating or designing your home by yourself), here is what to look out for.

Why is redecorating your home so hard to do? Why are people so reluctant to start? Is it because it takes a lot of money, time, energy and knowledge (and lack thereof)? The truth is, it is something else. Something much deeper.

Sure, trends can offer inspiration, but all I see is a way for capitalism to continue consumerism by creating a need for products that people don’t really need. Not to mention the damage trends are doing to the environment. How? Come and read the rest!

Interior design has always been seen as a luxury service. However, this idea does not come so much from the service itself but from the price tag attached to it. So why does it cost so much?

Renovating your home, but don't know what to expect? Here is a case study of a 3-bedroom flat redesigned in a Scandinavian style in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Whether you want to take on an interior project, or just want to bring back your rooms back to life by changing a colour, a colour wheel is your best friend. It's easy, simple to use and very useful, especially if you don't know much about this kind of stuff. 

Share some simple questions you can ask yourself to know if you are ready to start a renovation project. Because any home project is inevitably an emotional journey, these questions can help you to find out when you are ready.

Interior Design versus Interior Decoration! Is there a difference? Short answer yes! There are a couple of differences when it comes to certifications and requirements (to be working in the industry). But here are the main ones that you need to know about.

Get the Look is a design series where I share design ideas for various rooms. Sometimes this content is shaped by my community. This round has been inspired by various client projects, all around converting guest bedrooms into work-from-home offices.

Interior design trends can be a source of inspiration but they can also be a source of confusion, overwhelm, and consumerism. So what can we do instead?