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

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).