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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 144 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 73 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 73 min read

Designed for Living: A Multifunctional Family Home

Designed for Living: A Multifunctional Family Home

Case Study: Sweet Caroline

Aug 13 min read

Smart Solutions for Small-Site Architecture

Smart Solutions for Small-Site Architecture

Smart Solutions for Small-Site Architecture

Jul 234 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 93 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 83 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 43 min read

Renovation Case Study: Kensington Mews

Renovation Case Study: Kensington Mews

Renovation Case Study: Kensington Mews

Jun 273 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 173 min read

A pool house with garden roof

A pool house with garden roof

2025 Top 5 Luxury Architecture Trends

Jun 123 min read

7 London Design Biennale 2025 Highlights

7 London Design Biennale 2025 Highlights

7 London Design Biennale 2025 Highlights

Jun 63 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 223 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 223 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 224 min read

A contemporary rear extension.

A contemporary rear extension.

How to Add Value to Your Home (Part 2)

May 153 min read

Timber cladding

Timber cladding

How to Add Value to Your Home (Part 1)

May 153 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 93 min read

A minimal Japandi style kitchen.

A minimal Japandi style kitchen.

Design Definition: Japandi

May 73 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 293 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 253 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 163 min read

A futuristic orange hued scene.

A futuristic orange hued scene.

Milan Design Week 2025 Recap: The Biggest Highlights and Trends

Apr 43 min read

A white loft extension against a blue sky

A white loft extension against a blue sky

3 Loft Extensions to Inspire

Mar 262 min read

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