Arden Grace Interiors

26/05/2026

Most people think interior design is purely visual.

But some of the most memories homes are defined by how they smell.

At Arden Grace Interiors, I believe thoughtful design should engage all the senses, from texture and lighting to the atmosphere crafted within a space.

I offer a curated scent menu and fragrance samples to clients who want to add a touch of elegance to their finished room.

If you’re renovating, furnishing or rethinking the rooms in your home and want a space that feels as good as it looks, you can explore more here:

Interior Designer creating warm, characterful family homes inspired by the English Countryside. Serving Northampton, Daventry, Rugby.

15/05/2026

Motorised curtain and blind systems are usually framed as a technology upgrade. What stayed with me today, after a day of CPD with Silent Gliss, is how much of it is really a design conversation and how often it gets reduced to a spec line at the end of a project when it should be in the room from the start.

A few things worth knowing if you're thinking about it for a project:

🪟Layering becomes effortless. The most interesting motorised setups aren't a single curtain - they're layered. A sheer for daylight that lifts at sunrise, a heavier curtain for the evening, a blackout for sleeping that closes on its own schedule. Three independent tracks, three independent controls, each chosen for the role it plays in how you actually live in the room. Specified in the fabric you've chosen for hand, weight and drape, not whatever the motor happens to support.

🪟Six blinds across a long window or a wraparound corner, set to any landing height you like, holding alignment across the room. The visual rhythm matters as much as the function. Higher-spec systems are built to hold that line properly, for example bedrooms, media rooms, anywhere the eye notices the difference.

🪟The system can disappear into the architecture. Recessed tracks flush to the ceiling, motors concealed behind the curtain stack, custom curves for tilted or bay windows, headings (Wave, pinch pleat, whatever you've specified) preserved.

🪟Different briefs need different systems. A battery operated retrofit track may suit an existing room with a single window. A fully integrated smart system could work for a new build.

🪟Tracks running alongside lighting, heating all in one setup. A single touchscreen, scenes per room (an evening scene that closes the heavy curtains, dims the lights, brings the lamps up), schedules tied to your routine. For clients who don't want six apps and a wall of switches, this is what makes a smart home feel calm rather than complicated.

If you've got a project in early planning, the curtain and blind conversation belongs in the room with the architect and the interior designer.

26/04/2026

Sustainable design doesn’t have to mean compromise, or expensive.

I attended a design talk at the beautiful Thyme estate in the Cotswolds, and I’m sharing what really inspired me:

🌱 Sourcing second hand and elevating through sustainable fabrics. The story behind each piece is something a brand new piece couldn’t bring.

🌱 The fabrics and materials we choose matter more than most people realise. Brands like Fermoie are making wallpaper in England with craft and longevity in mind.

🌱 The beautiful new collection of paint colours by Edward Bulmer, natural paint, inspired by Chatsworth House.

🌱 Sustainability can feel like a big upfront cost. But quality lasts. It can be handed down and rarely dates.

As an Interior Designer it’s my role to bring this focus and attention into my designs, designing around how clients actually live, and being far more intentional about the brands I specify.

If you’re thinking about your home and want design that’s beautiful and built to last, drop me a comment or send me a message - I’d love to chat 🤎

15/04/2026

I am excited to announce AGI’s new website is now live! 🎉

Every corner has had some love to better reflect the design ethos at Arden Grace Interiors.

You can now book 1:1 design consultations, explore my portfolio and browse through my services.

What’s more? My newly available Living Room Design Guide is now available to download from the homepage.

Take a look around, and let me know what you think!

www.ardengraceinteriors.co.uk

19/03/2026

Longer, warmer days are upon us. The lambs are bouncing around in the fields, the daffodils are in full bloom and the birds are singing…

Arden Grace Interiors takes inspiration from these beautiful surroundings and the changes in nature that we see around us 🌱

16/03/2026

From just a few ideas pinned on Pinterest to a warm and welcoming entrance!

We transformed this bleak entrance hall that lacked soul and personality into a beautiful, elevated space where you do want to put your shoes on, or hang around having those passing by conversations.

We completely revamped the staircase, taking out the original 1980s wooden spindles that were brown stained and replacing with metal spindles finished with a beautiful oak handrail. The small details in the spindles add a little movement, breaking up the lines but still keeping the elegance.

We hunted for pieces of art that connected with the client to hang on the staircase. Drawings from their children, unique sketches of nature from a local artist and a mix of vintage pieces added personality and character.

I love to work with natural materials as much as possible and the soft, natural stone flooring really gives that aged, characterful look, gently warmed by weaved baskets, earthy tones and the sisal stair runner.

All finished with a light, ambient fragrance diffusing into the air ✨

04/03/2026

Coming Soon ✨ The Calm & Collected Living Room Edit

An 8 page design guide designed to help you create a living room that feels calm, comfortable and naturally pulled together.

Inside, I run through the 5 design principles I always start with when designing a living room - from layout and lighting to the finishing details that made a space feel complete.

Hit subscribe via the link in my bio to be the first to receive the guide when it launches ✨

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11/02/2026

Whether you’re looking for a one hour boost of clarity, or a fully considered design - there’s an option to suit everyone! I offer 2 core design packages aswell as The Design Hour if you are just looking for a helping hand from a professional.

For price information please visit my website - www.ardengraceinteriors.co.uk

Or, give me a call on 07450 349120

Leanne
Arden Grace Interiors

23/01/2026

The Design Process 💫

Ever wondered how the design process works?

At Arden Grace Interiors, it's calm, collaborative, and carefully considered. A balance of vision and detail, from the first conversation through to a home that feels right to live in.

Swipe through to see the process we work through.