Interior design in the journal.

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1. 3 March 20213 min read

   6 reasons why you should hire an interior designer, 2021

   Why a designer earns their fee on a refurbishment. Sourcing, spatial planning and the trade discounts that offset what they charge.

2. 24 February 20212 min read

   5 reasons why a home renovation is beneficial for your mental health

   Five ways a home renovation can lift how you feel. A sense of progress, less daily stress, and the health issues a tired house causes.

3. 17 February 20214 min read

   Colour psychology in interior design

   Bold coloured interiors are not for everyone, but if you are bored with the traditional, beige-toned walls and furniture, we have some tips for you!

4. 27 January 20213 min read

   Victorian hallway ideas London

   Victorian hallway ideas for London homes, traditional, modern, narrow or grand. What to restore, what to strip back and how to light it.

5. 6 January 20212 min read

   Top 5 interior design trends in 2021

   Five interior trends for 2021, written after a year spent indoors. Vintage pieces, nostalgia and the looks that followed lockdown.

6. 4 November 20202 min read

   Neutral colours tips in interiors

   Using neutral colours like whites, greys, beige, brown, creams and other earthly tones in your homes have several interior design benefits and advantages.

7. 28 October 20202 min read

   Say hello to the home office, five tips

   Five practical tips for setting up a home office you can work in. Space, daylight, storage and comfort, from a West London interior designer.

8. 21 October 20202 min read

   7 tips to create Scandinavian sustainability in your home interior

   Seven ways to bring Nordic interior design into a London home. Floors, muted colour, wood, clean lines, a fireplace and natural light.

9. 7 October 20203 min read

   5 surprising ways to master balance, proportion, and harmony from West London interior designer

   Balance, proportion and harmony explained for a home scheme. Starting from a theme, plus symmetry, scale and where rooms go wrong.

10. 28 September 20203 min read

    5 interior design tips and practices for that wow factor, tips from West London interior designer

    Five interior moves that give a dull room a lift. Quirky one off pieces, surprise, and how to use them without tipping into clutter.

11. 22 September 20203 min read

    7 rules of interior design you must know, from a West London interior designer

    Seven working rules for an interior, from function and site to the 2:3 rule, layered lighting and the 60-30-10 colour split.

12. 15 September 20202 min read

    Comfort and design, balancing a home

    Five ways to balance comfort with design at home. Choosing seating, layout and materials that look right and still feel good to live with.

13. 10 September 20202 min read

    Interior design ideas for the nursery

    Five nursery design ideas to use before the baby arrives. Colour schemes, a rocking chair, natural materials and themes for a small room.

14. 1 September 20201 min read

    Fashion designer brands in interiors, Dior, Armani, Calvin Klein, Fendi & Ralph Lauren

    Five fashion houses that now design for the home, from Dior Maison to Armani Casa. What their interiors ranges actually look like.

15. 27 August 20202 min read

    Sustainability in FF&E, four ways to build it into an interior

    Four ways to build sustainability into the furniture, fixtures and equipment of a home. Energy, waste, longevity and how it is maintained.

16. 17 August 20202 min read

    How to decorate like a pro, five tips from a West London designer

    Five interior decorating trends worth borrowing this year. Practical ideas on layout, texture, lighting and finish from a West London designer.

17. 11 August 20203 min read

    Colour schemes, how different colours affect us

    How different paint colours change the mood of a room. Blue tones, darker woodwork, and simple tricks that make a small space feel larger.

18. 7 August 20202 min read

    Lighting trends, shapes, sizes, material and what’s new

    Five lighting trends worth knowing about, from geometric shapes to smart LED. How to pick a fixture that suits the room and your style.

19. 5 August 20202 min read

    How to declutter, by a West London interior designer

    Decluttering does not only provide aesthetic beauty to the house, but it also gives you peace of mind.

20. 30 July 20202 min read

    Trends in home automation and smart technology

    Home automation trends worth knowing, from cloud control to smarter lighting and heating. What each one adds to a London home in practice.

21. 24 July 20201 min read

    NU Projects and Koja Design, an international note from 2020

    In collaboration with Koja Design, we took the next step and expanded our West London based interior design service internationally.

22. 5 June 20202 min read

    Internal window security shutters London

    Internal window security shutters for prime London homes. Bespoke, invisible security integrated with luxury interior design. Specialists at NU Projects.

23. 22 May 20202 min read

    Home gym design ideas for busy Londoners

    Home gym ideas for a London house or basement refurbishment. Planning the layout, flooring and kit so it still fits the house.

24. 6 May 20202 min read

    The importance of lighting in interior design

    Lighting is the element most schemes get wrong. The three layers, ambient, task and accent, and how each one changes a room.

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