Each year, the Chelsea Flower Show signals not only the start of the summer season but also sets the tone for what’s trending in interior and garden design—especially in the world of luxury indoor-outdoor living. While its roots are in horticulture, the annual celebration has blossomed well beyond the garden fence, offering an insight into how the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor continue to blur. Here are a few key interior design takeaways:

Writing from experience, I love a smaller home, primarily for the comfort, cosiness and sense of security they can offer. Of course, that does not mean to say that homes of a smaller footprint are without their design challenges. On the contrary, whilst there is perhaps less work involved in designing and renovating given the decreased scale, therein lies the challenge – adapting and designing a space to facilitate the demands of the occupant and their possessions.

It’s that time of year again! London Design Week - the unmissable event of the year for UK-based Interior Designers and beyond. Whilst those of us outside of the capital would like to think that the Interior Design industry is moving away from being so London-centric, it can’t be denied that it provides an epicentre for creativity, innovation and inspiration for Interior Designers and enthusiasts alike, making the renowned London Design Week a highlight of our calendars.

I find one of the most exciting aspects of interior design to be experimenting with patterns and colours. Whilst it can be intimidating for some, the successful integration of patterns and colours can totally transform a room, breathing life and energy into the space. The key to this lies in balance, harmony, and a good eye for contrast, but hopefully these tips should make a good start.

Not wishing to contribute further to the somewhat saturated market of “2025 Interior Design Trends” blogs, I can’t help but question some of the articles I’ve read and ponder their accuracy! With that said, rather than list the trends I think we can expect to see, I’ve compiled my list of ‘What’s Hot’ and ‘What’s Not’, based on my oversight of the industry across the past 12 months, and my thoughts on what others have forecast for the coming year.

In the 18th century, one of the most distinctive features of upper-class British homes was Chinoiserie but as attitudes toward race have evolved, some critics consider it a misrepresentation of Eastern traditions, whilst others maintain it is simply playful and romantic. So, what does this mean for the style, and is there a place for Chinoiserie in the contemporary Interior Design industry?

Every year the French capital becomes a vibrant hub for Interior Designers, Architects, and design enthusiasts across the globe, during the annual Paris Deco-Off and Maison&Objet exhibitions.