Every summer the Design Centre fills with rooms that are pure creative expression, free from the practicalities of family life. Here is what stayed with me at WOW!house 2026, from luminous stone to labelled sockets, and the one clever idea I am not sold on.

Garage conversions, loft conversions and extensions: honest 2026 build costs for Kent homeowners, from a quick conversion to a full double-storey extension.

Panelling is less about pattern and more about atmosphere. Here are the three looks wall panelling can give a room, and the styles that deliver each.

You can spend a fortune on beautiful furniture and bespoke fabrics. If your lighting is wrong, the room will never feel quite right. Good interior lighting design is about more than choosing an attractive lampshade. It requires technical knowledge and careful spatial planning.

A professional lighting plan is the difference between a frustrating workspace and a beautifully atmospheric home.

If you are thinking about hiring an interior designer in Kent or London, here's an honest guide to the process, from discovery call to final reveal, with a real project example.

Looking for luxury interior design in Kent? See how we transformed two small bedrooms into a stunning primary suite with a walk-in wardrobe - no extension required!