The Interior Design Nook Blog

Welcome to the Interior Design Nook blog. I love writing about interiors as much as I love designing them! Here, you can read about all things colour, neurodiversity, and how to create an authentic, personalised and practical home. I always aim to give you a fresh insight and tips beyond the standard interiors advice you’ll find elsewhere, so dive in and enjoy!

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Minnie Claridge 11/10/2023 Minnie Claridge 11/10/2023

What is a design concept?

Someone asked me what I meant by ‘Spatial Planning Concept’ and I thought, what an excellent question! It can be easy to fall into using design jargon when you eat, sleep and breathe interiors, so here’s a bit of a glossary and in insider’s view of the interior design journey. I hope it’s helpful!

Minnie Claridge 27/04/2023 Minnie Claridge 27/04/2023

How to Mix Patterns

Today I’m talking in detail about how to successfully mix patterns in an interior. The first step is to make sure you have a cohesive colour scheme. I like mixing lots of colours in an interior, but where the palette tells one clear story. I might only use a tiny amount of some colours, but I love the depth it brings to an interior compared to having everything matching.

Minnie Claridge 07/10/2022 Minnie Claridge 07/10/2022

Gloss paint is back!

Gloss paint … It’s been creeping up the trend ladder for a few years … I’m seeing more gloss paint used in interiors, and no wonder as paint finishes are a fantastic way to add texture and depth to a scheme. By sticking to matt for so long, we’ve been depriving ourselves of this tool for creating variety and interest without adding too much clutter. Gloss finishes also bounce light around a room, which works particularly well for cosy evenings with lamp light as the nights draw in. Whilst I’m mainly sticking to woodwork for now, I’ve recently painted a ceiling in eggshell to bounce the light around in an otherwise matt room.