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There’s a decision that comes up in almost every period home project I work on, and it rarely has a simple answer. Do you restore the original feature, or do you recreate it?

If you own a period home in SW London or the wider South East, chances are someone has described it as "Victorian or Edwardian" in the same breath - as if they were essentially the same thing. They're not, and understanding the difference can transform how you approach decorating and renovating your home.

An In-Depth Interview with South West London Interior Designer Hannah Ashe For many homeowners, buying a property is just the beginning. The real journey starts when you begin shaping that space into a home that works for your lifestyle. For buyers across South West London, from Wimbledon to Putney and beyond, interior design plays a key role in how a property feels, functions, and even how it holds its value over time. This blog post is an edited repost of an interview with

Today I am writing about the influence of the natural world in interior design. In my own work, biophilic design (incorporating nature into our indoor environment) plays a significant role.

A common phrase I hear as an interior designer is: “I just don’t have an eye for colour.” But here’s the truth: you don’t need a magical design gene to create a beautiful colour scheme. You probably just need a process. If you’re willing to put in a little time and trust your instincts, you absolutely can pull together colours, patterns and materials that feel cohesive, balanced and completely you. Here’s the four-step method I recommend to my clients who want to try it them

Are you still working from a desk that was hurriedly set up during lockdown… and never properly thought about again? You’re not alone. Many London homeowners carved out a temporary work-from-home setup in 2020. The dining table became a desk. A spare bedroom became “the office.” A dark corner became “good enough.”

You’ve bought the period property of your dreams and moved in, but now realise that the Victorian charm you fell in love with is hiding below many layers of (probably leaded) paint, peeling wallpaper and layouts that aren’t practical for modern family life.

In this post, I share my honest experience of using a rechargeable lamp in a real interior setting, including brightness, battery life, best uses, and whether rechargeable lamps are actually worth the investment.

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This is the third post in my Design Clinic series where I answer your interior design challenges. Sarah sent me this photograph of the front door of her Edwardian terraced home. My first thought was "Wow! Amazing tiles!"

Tom sent me these photographs of his bathroom and explained that 'our bathroom is outdated and needs an urgent refresh. The house is currently on the market so we don't want to spend the earth'.

As we head towards winter in the UK, it felt fitting that I should write about the subject of heating and its role in interior design.

Thanks to Julia for sending in photos of her in-progress living room (above). This is a 1905, Edwardian home and Julia wants to create a 'cosy, timeless room that celebrates craftsmanship, light and everyday comfort'. She has been restoring it with an Arts and Crafts influence (as you can see in the beautiful ceiling rose).