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In the first blog of this series, we discussed how space forms the foundation of any interior design. You can catch up on that one here. Now, we’re diving into the second element: line, something that might seem insignificant but plays a crucial role in shaping the overall look, feel, and functionality of a space.Lines are everywhere in design, creating structure, guiding the eye, and influencing how we interact with a room. Whether horizontal, vertical, or dynamic, lines can transform a space an

Ever walked into a room and immediately felt at ease, or the opposite, like something just didn’t sit right? That’s the magic (or mishap!) of interior design. What you might not know is that there’s a method to the madness. Interior designers follow key principles to bring balance, harmony, and functionality to every space they touch. These are called the 7 Elements of Interior Design, and they’re the secret sauce to creating rooms that just work.In this blog series, I’ll be diving into each of th

So you’re developing a new property and it’s slightly lacking in the kitchen department…Never fear! Small doesn’t have to mean boring. Or unimpressive! Small things come in beautiful packages and we’re here to show you how you can achieve an awesome result in spite of your compact kitchen…Come into the light! This is the first, and quite frankly the most obvious, of my tips. I won’t win any prizes for originality here, but it’s important to point out the basics. Using pale colours can really

I wanted to know what people’s go-to colour for decorating was, so I created a quick poll on LinkedIn:  I wasn’t surprised by the result: ‘Neutral’ came out top. And I was OK with that, just! The right neutral is a great base (just not cold grey, please). I was interested to see that green was a more popular choice than blue, as time and again I see landlords across the land are seemingly obsessed with dark blue paint (Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue, anyone?) If this is you, I’d love you to take

So how exactly did grey paint became so popular in the early noughties? I’m not too sure!It might have something to do with the fact that it sits well with other colours, arguably more so than other ‘neutral’ colours like stone and beige.Unlike every other colour known to the human eye, true grey (that’s grey made from black and white only) has zero positive psychological qualities. In other words, from an emotional perspective, it can’t possibly make you feel good. That’s why when people create

Did you know that WildKind is Colour Psychology Accredited? After two years of training with Karen Haller, one of the world’s best colour psychologists, I was thrilled to become an accredited Colour Psychology Specialist last September. Colour has always been super important to me. I just didn’t know why, until I met Karen. And what was the most powerful thing I learned from her? ‘Colour is emotion’ Sounds bonkers, but it’s scientifically true. Wavelengths of light (colour) are sent from our ret

This year, I’ve been working hard to paint a picture of what WildKind is really about! Want to know the story behind the name ‘WildKind’…? Wild: I love all things colour and pattern! Introducing them into my clients’ lives in a way that works for you.Kind: I love helping my clients to make slower, more careful and more informed decisions that they will love, and that will last for many years to come; so kinder on your wallet (yay!) and kinder to the planet (double yay!). I want to show you the

This blog is adapted from a series of articles I wrote for Vinyl Pros magazine – Yes, there really is a magazine all about vinyl wrapping, and I was thrilled to be asked to contribute my two cents as their guest interior design writer!Vinyl wrap can be used on everything from worktops to wardrobes, but it’s hugely popular for kitchens due to its durability and easy-cleanability (yes I made that word up!) So if you’re vinyl-curious and keen to save your kitchen cabinets from landfill, here’s my h

Keen to make your WFH space more productive AND bring you more joy in 2023? Here are my top five tips for designing a home office…1. Find a window……And put your desk next to it! Ideally facing it, to prevent glare reflecting off your screen. Natural light has been linked to higher energy levels and feelings of job satisfaction. Taking a break to blink and re-focus your eyes (look up to the trees and watch the leaves!) also helps to prevent eyestrain. If you haven’t got a window, use lamps