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Why stripes never go out of style

Why stripes never go out of style

by | Sep 3, 2025 |

Written by Louise Wynne, founder of WildKind Interiors.Timeless, versatile, and always chic; stripes are one of those patterns that just never date. If you’re looking to bring pattern into your home but don’t want to commit to something you’ll get tired of, stripes are the answer. I’m stripe-obsessed (no shame here!) and I honestly don’t think there’s a room they don’t work in.Here are a few of my favourite stripe-inspired finds right now, and some ideas for how you can use them in your own inte

How to Use Colour to Create Warmth in Northern Hemisphere Light

How to Use Colour to Create Warmth in Northern Hemisphere Light

by | Aug 20, 2025 |

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsThis week I’m feeling seasonal! Like I can feel the change of the seasons already and we’re only halfway through August (at time of writing). I’m trying to feel upbeat about it but really I don’t want summer to end.Anyway, it got me thinking about colour in interiors and the challenge of making a property feel warm, in the UK, as the nights draw in and the light changes. And to be honest, at any time of the year.Aside from actual colour on the walls,

Case Study: St Mary’s Mission Church Conversion; Design First, Build Smart

Case Study: St Mary’s Mission Church Conversion; Design First, Build Smart

by | Aug 14, 2025 |

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsSome buildings have presence. St Mary’s Mission Church in Derbyshire is one of them, a small but characterful church, unloved for a few years and ready for its next chapter.My client, Rachel Knight of TitleSplit.com, and her husband Andy had the vision to convert the building into two stylish, two-bedroom bungalows as part of a sensitive church conversion project. My role was to make the most of every inch, while honouring the building’s heritage and

Why You Shouldn’t Let Poor Property Photography Ruin Great Staging (and what constitutes a bad photo!)

Why You Shouldn’t Let Poor Property Photography Ruin Great Staging (and what constitutes a bad photo!)

by | Aug 5, 2025 |

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsLet’s get straight to it, no messing today!You’ve spent time, money, and brainpower turning a property into something special. It’s styled, staged, and ready to wow. You’ve created a space that feels warm, inviting, and genuinely desirable.So why… oh why do we still see photos that make it look like an unfinished rental property from last century?You know what I’m talking about. Flat, lifeless room shots taken from the doorway with a wide angle lens

Why You Shouldn’t “Test the Market” with an Empty Property (Without Staging)

Why You Shouldn’t “Test the Market” with an Empty Property (Without Staging)

by | Jul 30, 2025 |

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsIf you’re thinking of putting an empty property on the market “just to see what happens” before you commit to staging or doing any work on it, you know what I’m going to say… please don’t.And you’re of course thinking, “Yeah! Yeah! She would say that.” But if you know me by now, I hope you know that’s not my style. I say it with the best of intentions and with (almost) 20 years of experience styling properties for sale across the UK.Because here’s th

Designing for Demand: What Tenants Really Want in 2025

Designing for Demand: What Tenants Really Want in 2025

by | Jul 23, 2025 |

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsTenant expectations shift from one decade to another. In 2025, if your rental property isn’t keeping up, you’re likely to feel the impact in the form of longer void periods, more turnover, and a lower rental yield.Gone are the days when “clean and neutral” was enough. If your property is going to stand out in a choice-driven rental market, it needs to deliver more than the right postcode and four white walls.So what do tenants actually want right now

How to Save Thousands on Your Commercial-to-Resi Project

How to Save Thousands on Your Commercial-to-Resi Project

by | Jul 14, 2025 |

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsIf you’re tackling a commercial-to-residential conversion, whether it’s a pub, a mill, or an old bank, then chances are you’ve already had a fair few conversations with your architect. Maybe you’re even through planning. Which is great.But if you’ve not yet brought in your interior designer, I’d suggest now is the time! And here’s why…The interior design process isn’t just about picking a few paint colours and choosing some furniture. Done properly,

The 7 Elements of Interior Design: Let’s Talk About Pattern

The 7 Elements of Interior Design: Let’s Talk About Pattern

by | Jul 9, 2025 |

Written by Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsHere we are. The final blog in the 7 Elements of Interior Design series. We’ve covered space, line, form, light, colour, and texture, and now, it’s time for the one that tends to make people the most nervous: pattern.I get it!Pattern can feel a bit “out there.” Especially when you’re trying to appeal to buyers or guests who might not share your taste. But used properly, pattern isn’t just decorative fluffy stuff. It adds character, personalit

7 Ways to Make Your Serviced Accommodation Instagrammable (Without Resorting to Neon Signs)

7 Ways to Make Your Serviced Accommodation Instagrammable (Without Resorting to Neon Signs)

by | Jun 24, 2025 |

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsLet’s be honest folks, if your holiday let or serviced accommodation isn’t Instagrammable, you’re probably leaving money on the table (I hate that expression but it does the job).And I don’t mean putting a “But first, coffee” sign on the wall and hoping for the best.I’m talking about spaces that photograph beautifully and feel fabulous in real life. The kind that gets booked again and again and again, because the photos stop the scroll and the review

The 7 Elements of Interior Design: Why Texture Makes All the Difference

The 7 Elements of Interior Design: Why Texture Makes All the Difference

by | Jun 17, 2025 |

Written by Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsIt’s been, ahem, some time since we dived into the 7 Elements of Interior Design series. I got slightly sidetracked with other blogs. So here I am, bringing it back and it turns out we’re almost at the end. We’re on Element 6.An element that’s often overlooked but makes a huge difference: texture.If you’ve ever looked at a beautifully styled space and thought, “Why does this feel so inviting?” chances are, texture played a big part in that. I

Staging Can’t Do It Alone: The Four Essentials for a Quick Sale

Staging Can’t Do It Alone: The Four Essentials for a Quick Sale

by | Jun 11, 2025 |

Written by Louise WynneFounder of WildKind Interiors Louise Wynne has been designing, styling and installing showhomes since 2006. Combining interior design and styling with her colour psychology expertise, Louise gets to the heart of her clients requirements.Is Your Design Holding You Back from a Quick Sale?You’ve done the refurb. The floors are down, the kitchen’s in, and the listing is live. But viewings are slow, feedback is lukewarm, and that quick sale you were banking on? Nowhere. In. Sig

Keen on Green: The Smartest Colour Choice for Interiors That Sell

Keen on Green: The Smartest Colour Choice for Interiors That Sell

by | Jun 4, 2025 |

Written by Louise Wynne, founder of WildKind Interiors.Green is the colour I keep coming back to. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s the most useful tool in my designer’s kit when staging properties for sale or specifying finishes for developers.Why? Because it works. Psychologically, aesthetically, commercially.It brings calm and character, it’s easy on the eye, and when done right, it adds that elusive “this just feels right” reaction that turns a viewing into a sale. So if you’re a propert

What Interior Design Choices Actually Add Value?

What Interior Design Choices Actually Add Value?

by | May 21, 2025 |

When you’re preparing a property for sale or rent, every design decision matters. But not every choice needs to be premium, and not every budget option is a compromise. The trick is knowing where to spend and where to save, so your property feels high-end without blowing the profit margin.