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Sun, 04/10/2011

Interior designers who work exclusively on hotels often have a very different headset from those who focus on residential work.


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Sun, 04/03/2011

Exploring London bathroom design schemes is often very fascinating – and not only because of the wonderful sense of tradition


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Sun, 03/27/2011

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.


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Sun, 03/20/2011

It wasn’t until the 1800s that London residents began to ask bathroom design professionals to actually install fixed baths


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Sun, 03/13/2011

Bathroom design professionals in the 1800s would often find themselves employed to create not bathrooms but bathhouses.


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Sun, 03/06/2011

In the olden days, before the “golden age” of bathroom design, portable bathtubs were very popular. They could


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Sun, 02/27/2011

Some people consider it a disadvantage that many London bathroom designs do not include mixer taps. In the olden days, the hot


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Sun, 02/20/2011

Do you ever invite guests from abroad to come and stay with you? When travellers from continental Europe or the United States


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Sun, 02/13/2011

Over the years, bathrooms have gained an ever more important place in the home, and the bathroom design profession has expanded considerably.


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Sun, 02/06/2011

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.


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Sun, 01/30/2011

In this blog posting, I’d like to talk a little about how interior design professionals now use more environmentally friendly


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Sun, 01/23/2011

Lamps can be magnificent for what interior design professionals call “task illumination” - things like reading


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Sun, 01/16/2011

The contemporary interior design professional knows that one ingredient essential for great lighting is flexibility


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Sun, 01/09/2011

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.


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Sun, 01/02/2011

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


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Sun, 12/26/2010

Just recently I read an article online about the best countertops for bathroom designs, and I thought I should write a quick


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Sun, 12/19/2010

Our most cutting-edge London bathroom design clients are always seeking out the latest and greatest innovations.


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Sun, 12/05/2010

The other day I was talking with one of my colleagues about the latest full-automation and touch-of-a-button home


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Sun, 12/12/2010

y good friend and fellow London bathroom designer Donna is a true “early adopter” in home automation technologies.


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Sun, 11/28/2010

The other day our London-based interior design firm received an email from a regular client asking about the latest


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Sun, 11/21/2010

The other question that often comes up in bathroom design - although of course it applies to any room in the home


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Sun, 11/14/2010

Often our London firm will field questions from clients about bathroom design colour schemes. Sometimes clients have


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Sun, 11/07/2010

Mapping interior design onto structural architecture is the final ingredient for success in any respected interior design company.


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Sun, 10/31/2010

Understanding colour is a crucial part of any interior designer’s basic training. There is so much to learn.


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Sun, 10/24/2010

Knowing how to give splendid advice to clients is one of the hallmarks of a superior interior design company.


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Sun, 10/17/2010

Another question that is sometimes asked by clients of our London-based interior design company is


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Sun, 10/10/2010

A great interior design company can only be built on experience. With every new project come new learnings


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Sun, 10/03/2010

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.


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Sun, 09/26/2010

When I started my London-based interior design company, Global Interior Design, I always knew that we would end up


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Sun, 10/17/2010

We think of our London interior design company’s services as being a “considered purchase” for luxury-orientated homeowners


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Sun, 09/12/2010

I’ve written about taste and style on this blog before, but I thought I would revisit it today as our London interior design


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Sun, 09/05/2010

Last week I was asked to comment on how our interior design consultancy sees the latest trendy London design ideas.


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Sun, 08/29/2010


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Sun, 08/22/2010

Just a few weeks ago a dear friend of mine was visiting London from Paris. I was just so delighted to have the opportunity


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Sun, 08/15/2010

I spent a delightful afternoon off a few weeks ago with my sons wandering through Tate Modern, London’s premiere modern art destination.


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Sun, 08/08/2010

As every interior designer must know by now, the new American Embassy in London will be situated in classy and fashionable Wandsworth.


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Sun, 08/01/2010

One of Global Interior Design’s flagship projects right now involves a London client who craves the best of modern technology.


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Sun, 07/25/2010

One question that I am frequently asked by trainee interior designers pertains to structural remodelling: “how much is too much?”


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Sun, 07/18/2010

Working with couples as clients can sometimes be a challenge for the less experienced interior designer.


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Sun, 07/11/2010

ust a few days ago, I received a phonecall from a journalist who was interested in my opinion as a professional interior designer.


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Sun, 07/04/2010

I wanted to share with readers of this blog some new thinking of mine on how to shift away from the horizontal


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Sun, 06/27/2010

Not long ago I had the pleasure of taking a sturdy modern mansion and transforming it into a Georgian-style country house


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Sun, 06/13/2010

Do you ever spend hours in your kitchen preparing a fantastic meal before realising that your feet or back have become


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Sun, 06/06/2010

Global Interior Design is known for our sophisticated signature design style and our ability to work on challenging projects.


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Sun, 05/30/2010

Here at Global Interior Design, London’s Fun-Fast-Fabulous Design House, we occasionally receive calls from clients who are considering “downsizing.”


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Sun, 05/23/2010

Many of the readers of this blog will be avid fashionistas for whom the famous Ralph Lauren brand is an everyday luxury.


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Sun, 05/16/2010

David Linley is a famous London-based cabinetmaker who crafts simply magnificent woodwork and artisanal structures


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Sun, 05/09/2010

It is fairly rare these days that I take on an interior design assignment that ends up involving a “difficult client.” Most


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Sun, 05/02/2010

New technologies keep popping up all over the place! The modern London interior designer needs to know about the


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Sun, 04/25/2010

Whenever I travel, I love meeting interior designers abroad to understand how their cultural heritage influences their work. Over the past decade,


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Sun, 04/18/2010

Not so long ago I was sitting in my interior design studio and reflecting on how London continues to change. London is a major


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Sun, 04/11/2010

unior interior designers often have difficulty imagining themselves in the shoes of their clients. Certainly, London is highly


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Sun, 04/04/2010

When I am teaching my interns about kitchen design, I always remind them to think about special extras! The interior design


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Sun, 03/28/2010

Recently I was online, busy with some e-catalogues from a kitchen studio for a project in London that


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Sun, 03/21/2010

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


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Sun, 03/14/2010

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


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Sun, 03/07/2010

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


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Sun, 02/28/2010

Some interior designers would say that garden or other exterior design is outside their realm of expertise. But I would say quite the opposite.


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Sun, 02/21/2010

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?


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Sun, 02/14/2010

Coloured gels are perfect for illuminating either still or moving water in sophisticated London garden designs.


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Sun, 02/07/2010

Today’s London jet set are used to attending fabulous parties with breathtaking surroundings and spectacular illumination.


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Sun, 01/31/2010

Focused indicator lights (often LEDs) are a great safety addition to your garden. If you live outside London and own a large country mansion,


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Sun, 01/24/2010

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.


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Sun, 01/17/2010

Looking back on 2009, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the fantastic people who have supported Global Interior Design


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Sun, 01/10/2010

London’s icy weather in the 2009-10 winter season is causing havoc throughout the nation.


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Mon, 01/04/2010

Air moisture content is a major factor in determining comfort indoors during the winter.


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Tue, 12/22/2009

Interior design consultancies often complain that container units in lacquered oak are hard to find


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Thu, 12/17/2009

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.


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Mon, 12/14/2009

Just yesterday I was sitting in a prestigious London salon, getting my hair restyled for the festive season.


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Thu, 12/10/2009

Several years ago I was asked to create an interior design concept for a “Santa Grotto” in a London shop.


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Thu, 12/03/2009

The other day I went for an energising fitness session in one of London’s prestigious Royal Parks.


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Thu, 11/26/2009

And this is part two of my interview.


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Thu, 11/26/2009

And this is part two of my interview.


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Tue, 11/24/2009

I just finished reading a great interior design book by a well-known author.


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Thu, 11/19/2009

As the winter approaches, my watchword for bathroom design is always “cosy.”


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Sat, 11/07/2009

One of the best ways for interior design consultancies to stay in touch with new ideas is to attend exhibitions and trade shows.


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Sat, 10/31/2009

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.


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Sun, 10/25/2009

Recently I was asked about my best practices for bathroom design in London. Here's how I responded.


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Sun, 10/18/2009

On Thursday I was discussing with a London interior designer colleague what makes the best designs so timeless and lasting.


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Sat, 10/10/2009

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


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Sat, 10/03/2009

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.


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Thu, 09/24/2009

A new material in the hands of many a professional interior designer today would have to be plexiglass.


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Sat, 09/19/2009

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.


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Sat, 09/12/2009

First impressions are often more important than we realise, and that is certainly true for interior design consultancies.


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Sat, 09/05/2009

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.


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Sat, 08/29/2009

Often, junior interior designers or interns will complain to me that they just can't seem to find the time to get everything done.


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Sat, 08/22/2009

Just the other day I was thinking about what makes a great blog posting. So few interior designers in London actually write blogs,


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Sat, 08/15/2009

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,


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Sat, 08/08/2009

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.


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Sat, 08/01/2009

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.


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Sat, 06/06/2009

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


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Wed, 04/08/2009

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.


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Wed, 04/01/2009

I was surfing the web the other day in order to do some research on kitchen design philosophies


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Wed, 03/25/2009

Interior design consultancies are more in the public eye than ever. Top design shows on the BBC and ITV attract major television audiences,


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Wed, 03/18/2009

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.


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Wed, 03/11/2009

Sometimes my interior design consultancy proposes a scheme to a London client that features many tones of white.


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Wed, 03/04/2009

Recently I was honoured to be invited to contribute some material on the davenport desk, a remarkable piece of eighteenth-century British furniture,


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Wed, 02/25/2009

Lately I’ve had to think creatively about how interior design consultancies do feature lighting in bathrooms.


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Wed, 02/18/2009

Earlier this month I went for a relaxing swim with a friend at her prestigious London health club.


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Wed, 01/28/2009

Recently, a very good friend of mine who is a London primary school teacher told me about some new research


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Wed, 01/21/2009

Lighting is an incredibly important part of the work of London’s interior design community.


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Wed, 01/14/2009

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