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19/10/2026

The evenings are closing in and lamps are going on a little earlier these days - a reminder of how much lighting changes the feeling of a room.

Lighting is something that needs to be considered right at the beginning of a project. Where will you sit and read? Which corners need a little warmth? How do you want the room to feel in the evening? Planning this early means we can put sockets where they’re needed, so lamps can sit exactly where you want them, without annoying trailing cables.

I love the pools of light that lamps create, picking out colours and textures and making somewhere feel inviting.

Sometimes switching on a lamp is a small thing that makes a big difference to how much you enjoy being in a room. ✨

05/10/2026

One of my favourite ways to build a room scheme is to start with a painting.

That was the starting point for this lovely sitting room. The soft pinks, blues and stronger teal tones in the artwork gave us the palette for the walls, upholstery and fabrics, bringing everything together.

Art can be such a personal choice, and I love using it as inspiration for the room around it. It can also encourage colour combinations you might never otherwise have considered.

If you’re wondering where to start with a room, take a look at a painting you love. You may already have your colour scheme. ✨

22/09/2026

There is a great deal of noise in the world at the moment, and I think many of us are feeling it.
When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, our surroundings matter more than we sometimes realise.
A room doesn’t have to be perfect, newly decorated or filled with expensive things. Sometimes it is simply about soft light, a comfortable chair, a favourite colour, fresh flowers, music, or bringing a little order to a space that has begun to feel chaotic.
Our homes cannot change what is happening outside. But they can give us somewhere calm and comforting to return to.
And perhaps, at the moment, that matters more than ever.

01/09/2026

There is something about the beginning of September that makes it feel like a natural time to pause and take stock.

Increasingly, I find myself thinking not only about how our homes look, but about how they make us feel. Are they comfortable? Do we enjoy spending time in them? Do they suit the way we actually live?

A room can be beautiful, but it also needs warmth, personality and a sense of the people who live there. Often it is the more personal things - the pictures, books, inherited pieces and objects gathered over time - that give a home its character.

This is a favourite photograph from a past project that I loved working on with callie (who has since gone on to establish her own superb design studio Studio Gordon | Interior Design Studio). Perhaps because it feels comfortable, individual and just a little bit eccentric.

As we move into a new season, it might be a good time to look around our own homes and ask whether they still feel right for us - or whether a few small changes could make them feel even better. 💫

21/07/2026

I have always thought carefully about lighting, although until recently I considered it mainly in terms of atmosphere and practicality.

In this room, the table lamp and picture light create different pools of warm light, rather than asking a single overhead light to do all the work.

I’m now learning more about the effect light can have on how we feel - our energy, our mood, our ability to relax and even the quality of our sleep.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons I have never liked relying on a central ceiling light. Lamps, pools of warmth and soft shadows create something much more than a beautiful room. They can help create a really soothing environment.

It is something I have always understood instinctively. Now I’m becoming fascinated by the science behind it - and by how much more consciously we can design our homes to support the way we want to feel. 💫

03/07/2026

Lately I’ve become increasingly interested in something that can’t really be photographed.
The feeling a room gives you.
We’ve all experienced it. Some spaces leave us feeling calmer, lighter and more settled, while others can leave us feeling quite the opposite.
After more than twenty years of designing homes, I’ve realised that creating a beautiful room is only part of the story.
I’m becoming much more interested in creating spaces that quietly support the people who live in them.
The way natural light moves through a room. The colours we surround ourselves with. The materials we touch every day. The sense of balance, comfort and calm that often goes unnoticed until it’s not there.
I’ve been spending a lot of time learning about the connection between our surroundings and our wellbeing. It’s absolutely fascinating and is becoming an increasingly important part of my work.
Beautiful interiors will always matter.
But if a room can also help us feel more grounded, more rested and more ourselves... perhaps that’s where the real magic lies. 💫
I’d love to know... have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt at home?
Lally xx

09/06/2026

When I designed this room several years ago, I hadn’t yet studied Feng Shui. Looking at it now, I can see why the space feels balanced, calm and welcoming.

One of the things I’ve been exploring recently is the relationship between interior design, energy and the Five Elements of Feng Shui: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Interestingly, all five elements are present in this room through the colours, materials and furnishings.

The more I learn about Feng Shui, the more I realise how much there is to learn. It’s an extraordinarily rich and complex discipline that has evolved over thousands of years and can be studied for a lifetime.

A recent course with interior designer and Feng Shui consultant gave me one of those real “aha” moments. Thanks to the foundations I’d already gained through studying Chue Style Feng Shui, his teaching helped me connect the dots and see much more clearly how Feng Shui principles can be thoughtfully incorporated into interior design.

I’m still very much a student, but I’m excited to explore how colour, materials, layout, shape and texture can be used to represent the Five Elements and help create spaces that not only look beautiful but feel more balanced, supportive and energising.

Because ultimately, good design isn’t just about how a room looks.

It’s about how it makes you feel. 🩶💫

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20/03/2026

I haven’t posted for a while, but I was drawn to today.
It’s spring equinox - a natural point of balance, and one of those moments in the year that subtly shifts how things feel.
In our homes, balance isn’t about simplicity. It’s about how everything works together.
Colour, pattern, texture, light. Each element plays its part, without competing for attention.
When a space is truly balanced, it doesn’t feel flat. It feels considered, layered… alive.
This is where design goes beyond aesthetics.
Because when your home is in harmony, you don’t just see it - you feel it. 💫
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Harmonising design and energy: crafting spaces that restore balance and inspire

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11/02/2026

A HUGE thank you to the community for awarding me Best of Houzz 2026! 🙏❤️

20/01/2026

A little hello from me and Fudge 🤍🐾 👋
Busy days, lots happening behind the scenes…
I’ll be sharing snippets of my current project as it unfolds ✨
More soon. X

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