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A contemporary room with a statement ceiling.

A contemporary room with a statement ceiling.

3 New Ways to Use Colour in Interior & Architectural Design (Part 2)

Nov 20, 20253 min read

Colour drenched navy wash area with marble basin

Colour drenched navy wash area with marble basin

3 New Ways to Use Colour in Interior & Architectural Design (Part 1)

Sep 11, 20253 min read

Woman in black cloak walks by modern orange structures with geometric shapes and reflective gold panel. Urban setting, calm atmosphere.

Woman in black cloak walks by modern orange structures with geometric shapes and reflective gold panel. Urban setting, calm atmosphere.

5 Must-See International Interior Design & Architecture Events – Autumn 2025

Aug 14, 20254 min read

The OVS Guide to Net Zero Architecture [Part 2]

The OVS Guide to Net Zero Architecture [Part 2]

The OVS Guide to Net Zero Architecture [Part 2]

Aug 7, 20253 min read

Brick courtyard with modern design, featuring calm pool, lounge chairs, and trees in the background. Sun-dappled shadows create a serene mood

Brick courtyard with modern design, featuring calm pool, lounge chairs, and trees in the background. Sun-dappled shadows create a serene mood

The OVS Guide to Net Zero Architecture [Part 1]

Aug 7, 20253 min read

Designed for Living: A Multifunctional Family Home

Designed for Living: A Multifunctional Family Home

Case Study: Sweet Caroline

Aug 1, 20253 min read

Smart Solutions for Small-Site Architecture

Smart Solutions for Small-Site Architecture

Smart Solutions for Small-Site Architecture

Jul 23, 20254 min read

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating a Period Property [Part 2]

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating a Period Property [Part 2]

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating a Period Property [Part 2]

Jul 9, 20253 min read

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating a Period Property [Part 1]

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating a Period Property [Part 1]

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating a Period Property [Part 1]

Jul 8, 20253 min read

Bedroom with a gold bedframe, beige bedding, pink and blue patterned desk, and oval mirror. Soft light from beige curtains creates a calm mood.

Bedroom with a gold bedframe, beige bedding, pink and blue patterned desk, and oval mirror. Soft light from beige curtains creates a calm mood.

Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Studios That Manage Both Architecture and Interior Design

Jul 4, 20253 min read

Renovation Case Study: Kensington Mews

Renovation Case Study: Kensington Mews

Renovation Case Study: Kensington Mews

Jun 27, 20253 min read

An apartment living room in a grade II listed building in London with large windows and evidence of building work in progress.

An apartment living room in a grade II listed building in London with large windows and evidence of building work in progress.

Renovation Case Study: Ecclestone Square

Jun 17, 20253 min read

A pool house with garden roof

A pool house with garden roof

2025 Top 5 Luxury Architecture Trends

Jun 12, 20253 min read

7 London Design Biennale 2025 Highlights

7 London Design Biennale 2025 Highlights

7 London Design Biennale 2025 Highlights

Jun 6, 20253 min read

A wardrobe and open storage for clothes and shoes in a dark naturally grained wood.

A wardrobe and open storage for clothes and shoes in a dark naturally grained wood.

How to Use a Spare Room: 10 Creative Design Ideas

May 22, 20253 min read

Architectural drawing of a two-story house with a modern extension. Large windows and a decorative brick pattern stand out.

Architectural drawing of a two-story house with a modern extension. Large windows and a decorative brick pattern stand out.

Common House Extension Mistakes (Part 2)

May 22, 20253 min read

Rooftop view of a brick building with fish scale tiles, modern windows, and multiple chimneys. Green foliage below, overcast sky above.

Rooftop view of a brick building with fish scale tiles, modern windows, and multiple chimneys. Green foliage below, overcast sky above.

Common House Extension Mistakes (Part 1)

May 22, 20254 min read

A contemporary rear extension.

A contemporary rear extension.

How to Add Value to Your Home (Part 2)

May 15, 20253 min read

Timber cladding

Timber cladding

How to Add Value to Your Home (Part 1)

May 15, 20253 min read

A Mid-century modern Eames chair in a living room with book shelf.

A Mid-century modern Eames chair in a living room with book shelf.

Design Definition: Mid-Century Modern

May 9, 20253 min read

A minimal Japandi style kitchen.

A minimal Japandi style kitchen.

Design Definition: Japandi

May 7, 20253 min read

A contemporary minimalist artist's studio with a view onto a large stone wall.

A contemporary minimalist artist's studio with a view onto a large stone wall.

Designing with Nature: Why it is So Important (Part 2)

Apr 29, 20253 min read

A contemporary home with a veranda, blurred by rainfall.

A contemporary home with a veranda, blurred by rainfall.

Designing with Nature: Why it is So Important (Part 1)

Apr 25, 20253 min read

A large window looking out on a green garden and a dining room table with chairs

A large window looking out on a green garden and a dining room table with chairs

How to Make a Small Space Feel Bigger

Apr 16, 20253 min read

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