Journal402 posts, 2017 to 2026
The design and build journal.
Every job teaches something. This is where it gets written up. Planning, basements, costs, finishes and the people who build them.
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Interior design4 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!
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Collaboration1 min read
NU Projects and Landmass London, a 2021 note
NU Projects and Landmass London, the RIBA chartered design and development company, on architecture, interiors and development in London.
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Interior design3 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.
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Extensions2 min read
5 things to consider when you plan an open-plan home in London
When you go for rear or a side return extension in London, you can redesign your ground floor to an open-plan living space.
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Extensions10 min read
Kitchen extensions in London 2026: side return, rear and wraparound guide
Plan a London kitchen extension with clear guidance on side-return, rear and wraparound layouts, planning, cost, structure and design-and-build delivery.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Basements1 min read
London basement building experts, NU Projects of Fulham
Basement conversions in west London, with more than 20 finished. Cinemas, wine cellars, pools, gyms and games rooms below ground.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design3 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.
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Interior design3 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.
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Interior design3 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design1 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design3 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design2 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.
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Interior design1 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.
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Design and build11 min read
Getting your name out there, Nick Jeffries on the Founding Network
Nick Jeffries on the Founding Network podcast in 2020. How NU started, why he makes content every day, and what he learned losing a business.
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