Arden Grace Interiors

26/08/2026

Does one of your rooms just never feel quite right, no matter what you do with it?

Small rooms are some of the trickiest spaces to get right, because painting it white only gets you so far. The rooms I love working on most are the ones with a bit of a puzzle to solve.

This week on the Arden Grace blog, I am sharing my top 5 design tips for making a small room feel bigger, more considered, and genuinely lovely to be in.
Colour drenching, reflective surfaces, bespoke storage, furniture with legs, and the lighting layer that can be overlooked sometimes.

If you have a small bedroom, snug, or reception room that is not living up to its potential, this one is for you. Head to the link below to read the full post.

https://www.ardengraceinteriors.co.uk/blog/my-top-5-design-tips-to-maximise-space-in-a-small-room

And if you would like a professional eye on your space, I would love to hear from you at www.ardengraceinteriors.co.uk

27/07/2026

One of the biggest myths about hiring an interior designer is that we’re there to choose paint colours and cushions.

In reality, it’s one of the last things we do!

The real work starts much earlier.

AI can generate beautiful concepts.
Pinterest is brilliant for collecting ideas.
But neither can read the room.

Before a single fabric, paint colour or piece of furniture is chosen, a designer is already thinking about questions like;

1. Do the proportions of this room call for bold patterns, or will something more understated feel more balanced? For example, the size of the windows will influence the scale of the window dressings.

2. Will panelling or wall coverings make the room feel taller, wider or more inviting?

3. How will the natural light change throughout the day and across the seasons, and how will that influence the colour palette?

4. Which architectural features should become part of the design? How do they influence the overall direction?

5. How does this family live? Where do they naturally gather? What frustrates them about the space today?

6. Will the finished home work comfortably for everyone who lives there, from storage and layouts to the height of furniture and everyday practicality?

7. Where should the budget be invested to create the biggest impact?

Interior design is a process. In my latest blog, I write about how good design can help you spend less, and how expensive mistakes are usually the ones you can’t see coming.

Visit www.ardengraceinteriors.co.uk/blog to have a read.

09/07/2026

Making an entrance..

We love collaborating with on this space.

29/06/2026

If you’re mid-renovation and wondering whether pocket doors are worth the faff, then my new blog post is just for you.

I cover the space savings, what to expect on cost in the UK, the honest drawbacks, and the finishes that work best in older properties.

A practical read with no waffle! Have a look below:

Thinking about pocket doors for your home? Discover how much space they save, what they cost in the UK, the drawbacks to consider, and which styles work best. Design advice from Arden Grace Interiors, Northamptonshire.

15/06/2026

I’ve just published a new blog post on my website - How an Interior Designer Can Help You See The Potential of Your Home With 3D Visualisations. If you’ve been thinking about renovating your home, this one’s for you. Head to the link below to have a read:

https://www.ardengraceinteriors.co.uk/blog/how-a-designer-can-help-you-see-the-potential-of-your-home-with-3d-visualisations

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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