Design journal

Thoughts on spaces, light and homes

Guides, behind-the-scenes design notes and honest lessons from the studio — interior design and interior architecture, without the sales talk.

3 entries

A living room in the evening with a concealed ceiling light cove, a pendant and wall lights

Light and colour·9 September 2025·6 min read

The three layers of light — a lighting design for a home

Lighting design for a home: the ambient, task and atmosphere layers drawn in section, with heights and colour temperatures. The rules of concealed LED.

Creating a colour palette in interior design

Light and colour·8 April 2026·13 min read

Using colour at home: how to create a colour palette

Discover how to create a beautiful, harmonious colour palette in your home. Learn the fundamentals of combining colour, and how to choose shades that suit your home’s style perfectly.

Sage green bathroom with a freestanding bath, an oak vanity and brass accessories

Light and colour·13 September 2022·12 min read

Green bathroom: calm that never goes out of fashion

A green bathroom is a room of calm — if the shade, the tiles and the light work together. Sage, forest green, tile options and lighting in one guide.

Ready to begin?

Get in touch and let’s talk through what we can bring out of your home.

Request a consultation