A couple of weeks ago I went to a very nice and friendly pub called The County Arms, just by Wandsworth Common. They must have hired a nightclub and restaurant interior designer to do out the place, because it is so relaxing that we stayed there all day. At first you don’t realise how much your environment affects your mood until you find somewhere where the interior design has been done so well that you feel comfortable enough to stay in the space all day. It wasn’t over done, it wasn’t like a styled out space, it had enough ambiance…

Having an industrialised loft and being able to get great ideas on interior designs that make it a multi-functional space, without it looking cluttered and losing the appeal of an open plan interior is a skill most of us don’t have. Interior designs require a creative flair, the ability to blend colour with accessories, textures and surfaces to make the interior of your living or working space feel comfortable and look good. I think I will be moving home soon and the picture below represents the type of live/work space I would like to move into next. In a space…