Kelmscott House dining room
By Helen McClure June 8, 2026
Discover how William Morris & the Arts & Crafts movement influence modern interior design. Thoughtful, narrative-led interiors explained.
By Helen McClure June 8, 2026
From Frank Lloyd Wright to the Frankfurt Kitchen, discover timeless design lessons for renovating and furnishing period homes today.
Victorian floor tiles
By Helen McClure May 29, 2026
What can Victorian census records teach us about interior design? The story of Victoria House in Tunbridge Wells and why history shapes better homes.
By Helen McClure May 7, 2026
Discover how to style your home using light to attract buyers. Expert interior design advice for selling properties in Surrey and beyond.
Architecture of Forest Mere
By Helen McClure May 7, 2026
Explore the rich history of Forest Mere near Liphook, from its origins as a hunting lodge to a Victorian residence and modern Champneys spa. Discover how understanding a home’s past can shape meaningful, narrative-led interior design.
By Helen McClure April 24, 2026
Discover the true value of professional interior design. Thoughtful, strategic design for period properties that enhances how your home looks and feels.
By Helen McClure April 13, 2026
Investigating CFA Voysey's design for Priors Field School, Godalming, Surrey. Discover how thoughtful design enhances learning, wellbeing and heritage spaces.
Reflection in a black-framed mirror of a wall light on a blue wall.
By Helen McClure April 10, 2026
An interior designer’s guide to using colour with confidence. Learn how to balance light, mood and architecture for a timeless, considered interior.
Colourful paint charts
By Helen McClure March 13, 2026
Why paint type matters in heritage homes: breathability, damp, VOCs and eco choices. Protect your walls, your health and the planet.
By Helen McClure March 11, 2026
How to choose soft furnishings for a layered interior. Expert advice on fabrics, curtains and window treatments. Free guide available.
Killerton House exterior
By Helen McClure February 20, 2026
A "temporary" 1778 house that became a family legacy. Discover Killerton's story, radical inheritence and why it remains one of Devon's most captivating houses.
Wallpaper designs
By Helen McClure February 18, 2026
Uncover wallpaper’s rich history from ancient art to Victorian poison, revealing how wallcoverings shaped style, culture & interiors through the ages.
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