There are two types of Milan design week, in my opinion. The one that shouts, bold shapes, architectural concepts, headline pieces, that unmistakable “look at me” design. And then there’s the one we saw at Milan Design Week this year. The quieter one,it the one that doesn’t feel like trends but direction,strong inspiration. And if you’re renovating right now, this is the one that matters. Because as much as we all love a "what hot right now report", the truth (as Kate Watson-

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Designed by Travel, Made to Last, How European Interiors Shaped My Collaboration with Parker Howley As Inspiration rarely arrives while sitting at a desk, More often, it appears unexpectedly, walking through an apartment in Milan, noticing the proportion of an antique washstand, or running your hand across timber cabinetry softened by decades of use in a Spanish townhouse. Travel has always shaped how I design interiors. Not in an obvious or literal way, but through atmosph

January in the UK can feel… long. Grey. Slightly soul-destroying. Which is why this team design trip felt like such a win. Who Should Visit Seville? You’ll love Seville if you: Get overexcited about tiled façades and balconies (guilty) Love the grandeur of Rome but prefer something more walkable Enjoy cities that feel beautiful without being exhausting It’s wonderfully compact. We saw an incredible amount in just three days in Seville without feeling like we needed a holida

The irony? They didn’t need more interior space. They needed a better-defined space. There is a moment, somewhere between juggling school bags, tiptoeing around the dog and stepping over a scooter that’s mysteriously inside again, where many families look at their home and think: We just need more space . And that’s usually when the extension planning begins. But here’s what years of designing extensions, reviewing floor plans, watching builds go beautifully right an

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Never Ignoring the ceiling, aka the Fifth Wall. How to Avoid Colour Mistakes in Your Home Renovation So, you’ve decided it’s finally time to give your home a glow up. Maybe the kids are no longer toddlers with sticky hands or maybe you’re just tired of the “builder’s beige” that’s been hanging around since 2008. Either way welcome to the world of home renovation. It’s exciting, it’s creative, and… it’s slightly terrifying. One of the first questions I get from clients , us

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Alright, let’s talk about sloping ceilings and low walls—two things that often get a bad rap, especially in attic rooms or loft conversions. But here’s the thing: these quirky spaces? They’re far from the problem people think they are. In fact, they can be an absolute dream to design. What might seem like an awkward challenge can actually be a huge opportunity to create a cosy, welcoming space that’s full of personality. At Emma Merry Styling , we see these slanted walls as

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