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Interior designers who work exclusively on hotels often have a very different headset from those who focus on residential work.
Exploring London bathroom design schemes is often very fascinating – and not only because of the wonderful sense of tradition
Most bathroom design schemes in London today tend to feel not so much medieval but more Victorian/Edwardian. They harken back to somewhere in the range of 1890-1935.
It wasn’t until the 1800s that London residents began to ask bathroom design professionals to actually install fixed baths
Bathroom design professionals in the 1800s would often find themselves employed to create not bathrooms but bathhouses.
In the olden days, before the “golden age” of bathroom design, portable bathtubs were very popular. They could
Some people consider it a disadvantage that many London bathroom designs do not include mixer taps. In the olden days, the hot
Do you ever invite guests from abroad to come and stay with you? When travellers from continental Europe or the United States
Over the years, bathrooms have gained an ever more important place in the home, and the bathroom design profession has expanded considerably.
For a recent interior design project in London, our firm was invited to completely re-envision the living room and home entertainment zone of a luxurious family residence.
In this blog posting, I’d like to talk a little about how interior design professionals now use more environmentally friendly
Lamps can be magnificent for what interior design professionals call “task illumination” - things like reading
The contemporary interior design professional knows that one ingredient essential for great lighting is flexibility
When most laypeople think of interior design, they mainly imagine pretty colours, fabulous furnishings, and plush fabrics. But in reality today’s London interior design professional needs to be a multi-talented aesthetics enthusiast who always stays on top of the latest technology. I’d like to use this blog to strongly recommend the amazing new motorised sunshades by Conrad. They offer so many options in terms of textures, colours and fabrics to match almost any interior design scheme.
In the earliest days of bathroom design, built-in fabrics in bathrooms used to be a huge “no-no.” But in recent years that has
Just recently I read an article online about the best countertops for bathroom designs, and I thought I should write a quick
Our most cutting-edge London bathroom design clients are always seeking out the latest and greatest innovations.
The other day I was talking with one of my colleagues about the latest full-automation and touch-of-a-button home
y good friend and fellow London bathroom designer Donna is a true “early adopter” in home automation technologies.
The other day our London-based interior design firm received an email from a regular client asking about the latest
The other question that often comes up in bathroom design - although of course it applies to any room in the home
Often our London firm will field questions from clients about bathroom design colour schemes. Sometimes clients have
Mapping interior design onto structural architecture is the final ingredient for success in any respected interior design company.
Understanding colour is a crucial part of any interior designer’s basic training. There is so much to learn.
Knowing how to give splendid advice to clients is one of the hallmarks of a superior interior design company.
Another question that is sometimes asked by clients of our London-based interior design company is
A great interior design company can only be built on experience. With every new project come new learnings
We must learn to use energy more efficiently, and for most people there is no better way to do that than to start right at home.
When I started my London-based interior design company, Global Interior Design, I always knew that we would end up
We think of our London interior design company’s services as being a “considered purchase” for luxury-orientated homeowners
I’ve written about taste and style on this blog before, but I thought I would revisit it today as our London interior design
Last week I was asked to comment on how our interior design consultancy sees the latest trendy London design ideas.
Just a few weeks ago a dear friend of mine was visiting London from Paris. I was just so delighted to have the opportunity
I spent a delightful afternoon off a few weeks ago with my sons wandering through Tate Modern, London’s premiere modern art destination.
As every interior designer must know by now, the new American Embassy in London will be situated in classy and fashionable Wandsworth.
One of Global Interior Design’s flagship projects right now involves a London client who craves the best of modern technology.
One question that I am frequently asked by trainee interior designers pertains to structural remodelling: “how much is too much?”
Working with couples as clients can sometimes be a challenge for the less experienced interior designer.
ust a few days ago, I received a phonecall from a journalist who was interested in my opinion as a professional interior designer.
I wanted to share with readers of this blog some new thinking of mine on how to shift away from the horizontal
Not long ago I had the pleasure of taking a sturdy modern mansion and transforming it into a Georgian-style country house
Do you ever spend hours in your kitchen preparing a fantastic meal before realising that your feet or back have become
Global Interior Design is known for our sophisticated signature design style and our ability to work on challenging projects.
Here at Global Interior Design, London’s Fun-Fast-Fabulous Design House, we occasionally receive calls from clients who are considering “downsizing.”
Many of the readers of this blog will be avid fashionistas for whom the famous Ralph Lauren brand is an everyday luxury.
David Linley is a famous London-based cabinetmaker who crafts simply magnificent woodwork and artisanal structures
It is fairly rare these days that I take on an interior design assignment that ends up involving a “difficult client.” Most
New technologies keep popping up all over the place! The modern London interior designer needs to know about the
Whenever I travel, I love meeting interior designers abroad to understand how their cultural heritage influences their work. Over the past decade,
Not so long ago I was sitting in my interior design studio and reflecting on how London continues to change. London is a major
unior interior designers often have difficulty imagining themselves in the shoes of their clients. Certainly, London is highly
When I am teaching my interns about kitchen design, I always remind them to think about special extras! The interior design
Recently I was online, busy with some e-catalogues from a kitchen studio for a project in London that
Today’s top London interior design boutiques are never far from the news. Hit designer programming on Sky and Channel 4 draws in massive TV viewership
A while ago I enjoyed a rejuvenating sauna session with a colleague at her highly acclaimed London spa. And as soon as I got out of the hotroom I was astonished to see
Just the other week, an acquaintance of mine who is a nanny in London shared with me an article that suggests young kids exhibit enhanced brain development if
Some interior designers would say that garden or other exterior design is outside their realm of expertise. But I would say quite the opposite.
Regardless of how old you are, you probably adore the feeling of a bubbly steam shower, maybe with the addition of fragranced salts and aromatherapy gels?
Coloured gels are perfect for illuminating either still or moving water in sophisticated London garden designs.
Today’s London jet set are used to attending fabulous parties with breathtaking surroundings and spectacular illumination.
Focused indicator lights (often LEDs) are a great safety addition to your garden. If you live outside London and own a large country mansion,
Modern Londoners seeking the ultimate in luxury design often request an outdoor swimming pool to be installed either in their garden or on a roofdeck.
Looking back on 2009, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the fantastic people who have supported Global Interior Design
London’s icy weather in the 2009-10 winter season is causing havoc throughout the nation.
Air moisture content is a major factor in determining comfort indoors during the winter.
Interior design consultancies often complain that container units in lacquered oak are hard to find
I was recently asked to write a piece titled Reflections of a London Interior Designer and I thought I would share with you some of the highlights.
Just yesterday I was sitting in a prestigious London salon, getting my hair restyled for the festive season.
Several years ago I was asked to create an interior design concept for a “Santa Grotto” in a London shop.
The other day I went for an energising fitness session in one of London’s prestigious Royal Parks.
And this is part two of my interview.
And this is part two of my interview.
I just finished reading a great interior design book by a well-known author.
As the winter approaches, my watchword for bathroom design is always “cosy.”
One of the best ways for interior design consultancies to stay in touch with new ideas is to attend exhibitions and trade shows.
I remember years ago how a prominent London visual artist asked me to give her a few hints on a new lighting installation for an exhibition.
Recently I was asked about my best practices for bathroom design in London. Here's how I responded.
On Thursday I was discussing with a London interior designer colleague what makes the best designs so timeless and lasting.
Trainee interior designers are often taught that, with a large house or London mansion, the very first glimpse as guests come to visit will take in the gateway
Cersaie is the world’s most important bathroom design and tiling exhibition – it takes place every year in Bologna at the end of September or the beginning of October. I love checking out the latest trends and imagining what I can incorporate into my own bathroom design work in London and further afield. This year’s exhibition was no disappointment. Bathroom designers from London and from across the globe convened to view the world’s most hip and progressive ceramic tile designs.
A new material in the hands of many a professional interior designer today would have to be plexiglass.
Recently I received a phonecall from a celebrated London fashionista and highly-respected design journalist. She had a specific question for me for an article she was writing – she wanted to know how London interior design consultancies work with the “Mid-Century Modern” style. I was delighted, because Mid-Century Modern is a style that I love and one that our interior design consultancy often gets to explore.
First impressions are often more important than we realise, and that is certainly true for interior design consultancies.
Sometimes people ask me about the role of social networking in the interior design profession. I always respond that it works in different ways for different people.
Often, junior interior designers or interns will complain to me that they just can't seem to find the time to get everything done.
Just the other day I was thinking about what makes a great blog posting. So few interior designers in London actually write blogs,
Recently I was thinking about how the London interior design community continues to evolve over time.London is such a dynamic world-class city that there is always a steady influx of new interior designers from abroad,
One of the greatest challenges facing interior designers today is how to find and retain quality contractors. In London, there are many interior designers and also many career plumbers, electricians, plasterers, painters, decorators and general contractors.
As the lead interior designer and founder of Global Interior Design, I often receive applications from designers or students who are seeking employment or internship opportunities.
Today I want to tell you all about this fabulous bathroom I've been designing in Kensington. And oh my, what a great opportunity this was to go from drab to fab
Floor coverings are critical to the work of many of London’s interior design consultancies. My floor covering philosophy is fairly straightforward, so I thought I would share it on this blog posting.
I was surfing the web the other day in order to do some research on kitchen design philosophies
Interior design consultancies are more in the public eye than ever. Top design shows on the BBC and ITV attract major television audiences,
I don’t blog very often about garden design, but I have mentioned elsewhere that I consider exteriors to be very much within the purview of interior design consultancies’ everyday work.
Sometimes my interior design consultancy proposes a scheme to a London client that features many tones of white.
Recently I was honoured to be invited to contribute some material on the davenport desk, a remarkable piece of eighteenth-century British furniture,
Lately I’ve had to think creatively about how interior design consultancies do feature lighting in bathrooms.
Earlier this month I went for a relaxing swim with a friend at her prestigious London health club.
Recently, a very good friend of mine who is a London primary school teacher told me about some new research
Lighting is an incredibly important part of the work of London’s interior design community.
Hello, it’s Beatrice here … and this is my first ever blog entry! We redesigned the G.I.D. website, and I thought that now is the time to “let the blogging begin”! I visit so many interior design
