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A little look back at a Dorset project.One of the things I love most about interior design is that no two homes ask for ...
27/08/2026

A little look back at a Dorset project.

One of the things I love most about interior design is that no two homes ask for the same thing.

This space called for light, warmth and simplicity, with enough texture, colour and detail to give it character without taking away from that wonderful sense of openness.

My approach to design is not about just applying a particular “look”. It starts with the property itself, the way it is used, its setting, what feels right for the people living within the space, as well as what already exists that we could potentially work with and enhance.

The materials, the proportions, the little connections between one room and the next. Often the things we barely notice isolated are what make a home feel beautifully connected as a whole.

This project was in Dorset; home for me is now South Devon, and I work with clients across the South West and further afield through a combination of in-person and online interior design services.

So if you have been looking at a room, a renovation or perhaps an entire home renovation, thinking, I know it could be something more, but I don’t know quite how to get there, perhaps this is your sign.

25/08/2026

I love breaking design rules...

But there is a difference between ignoring them and knowing when they no longer serve a space.

Dark colours can work beautifully in small rooms. Oversized pieces can give a compact space better proportion. Mixing periods, finishes and patterns can create more depth than keeping everything perfectly matched.

The important bit is understanding scale, balance, light, flow and how the room actually needs to function. Once those things are working, the so-called rules become much more flexible.

And that is usually where the most interesting rooms begin.

If you’d like some help finding what works for your space, explore my in-person and online design services via the link in my bio

Do you have a bookshelf in your home? I absolutely love designing around them, probably because I have lived with lots o...
20/08/2026

Do you have a bookshelf in your home? I absolutely love designing around them, probably because I have lived with lots of books for as long as I can remember.

These are the shelves in my own home, and what I love most about them is that they have never been styled for effect. They have filled up over time with books I have read, collected and kept.

I wanted the books to feel like the main event, so the shelving goes right up to the ceiling and the deep green gives all those different spines, colours and subjects something to sit against.

I think bookshelves should feel collected, personal and a little bit imperfect. Not arranged for effect but full of things you genuinely love?

What’s on your shelves? Books, objects, art… or a bit of everything?

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Life looks a little different these days, and I wouldn't change a thing.Most mornings start with the school run across t...
18/08/2026

Life looks a little different these days, and I wouldn't change a thing.

Most mornings start with the school run across the estuary (blessed, I know), with Bonnie weaving around our feet; it's the kind of start that still catches me off guard in the best way.

Once home, kettle on. Then straight into the good stuff: samples, spatial planning, client calls, the odd invoice that nobody warned me about when I retrained as a designer.

And then there are the goats. Obviously.

Evenings are for family, food around the table and usually one last walk down to the beach before the day is done. From London to this little corner of South Devon. The work is still full on. But the life around it is everything.

If you are local and have been thinking about your home, I would love to hear from you. 🌊

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13/08/2026

Life isn't perfect. Your home doesn't have to be either.

The homes I love most aren't the ones without flaws. They're the ones that feel lived in, layered and full of the things that actually matter to the people inside them.

Perfectly imperfect is always the goal. 🤍

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11/08/2026

"I wouldn't have chosen this wallpaper myself. But now I absolutely love it."

That moment, when a client sees something they never would have picked on their own and realises it's exactly right, is one of my favourite parts of this work.

This is the playroom from a three-room project we worked on together. The brief was colour, personality and fun, but without it feeling like a typical children's room. The house itself has a beautiful period character, and I wanted the space to sit within that rather than fight against it. The wallpaper was the bold call. And it landed perfectly.

That is one of the things I love most about working with clients on spaces like this. You do not have to be someone who thinks of themselves as "into colour" to end up with a room full of it. And loving colour doesn't mean taking it to an extreme. It just means finding the right version of it for you and your home.

Working with an interior designer isn't just about having someone choose things for you. It's about having a sounding board with a technical eye. Someone who can save you hours of Pinterest searching, indecision and second-guessing, and help you piece it all together in a way that actually works.

The result is a room that feels considered, characterful and completely at home in the building it sits in. And one the whole family loves spending time in.

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06/08/2026

You don't need to have it all figured out.

Interior design can feel intimidating when you're not sure how to explain what you want. You might know the feeling you're after, but not the words for it. You might love colour but worry about getting it wrong. Or maybe you've worked with a designer before and found the process a little cold, or formal, or just not quite you.

When we work together, the first thing we do is get to know each other properly.

I use a style finder quiz to explore your preferences, colours, textures, patterns, furniture, and the overall feeling you want your home to have.

It's not about putting you in a box. It's about building a picture of what you're naturally drawn to, so everything that follows feels personal, considered, and genuinely yours.

If you've been thinking about your home but don't quite know where to begin, this is often the perfect place to start.

www.pepeandrose.co.uk

04/08/2026

The trick to mixing patterns is knowing what to repeat.

It sounds simple, but it is the thing that separates a room that feels layered and considered from one that just feels busy. Pattern mixing is something a lot of people shy away from, and I completely understand why. When you love print and colour, it can be hard to know where to stop. But the answer is rarely to stop altogether. It is just about finding the threads that quietly connect everything.

Repeat a colour across different patterns and the eye starts to feel at ease. Repeat a shape, whether that is a curve, a stripe or a botanical form, and the room begins to feel like it was designed rather than collected. Vary the scale, one larger statement pattern alongside something smaller and calmer, and suddenly everything has room to breathe.

You do not need to match. You just need to connect.

Save this one for the next time you are standing in a fabric shop wondering if two prints can work together. They probably can. 🌿

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30/07/2026

One of my first clients after leaving London for the South Devon coast, and a project that has stayed with me.

The clients came to me for help with colour across three connecting rooms. They already knew they wanted to be brave and had a good sense of what they loved. What they needed most was someone to help them trust those instincts, pull everything together and make sure each room had its own feeling while still flowing beautifully as part of the same home.

Through a slightly tailored version of my Colour Essentials service, I created three different options for them to explore (I normally provide two options). Each one had a completely different atmosphere, and that is what I love about colour. The same space can take on a whole new feeling depending on the palette, the combinations and the way everything is layered together.

In the end, the colours they chose were the ones that felt right for them, not just visually, but for where they were as a family at that moment.

That, to me, is the real value of good colour advice. It is not about telling you what you should like. It is about helping you see what is possible, giving you confidence in your choices, and making sure the rooms feel connected, considered and personal to you.

Interior design does not always have to mean a huge project or a full redesign. Sometimes, you just need someone to help you make sense of the ideas you already have.

Colour Essentials is available online or in person for clients looking to refresh their space through colour, wall treatments or key accessories.

Find out more via my website: www.pepeandrose.co.uk

28/07/2026

A room doesn’t need to be neutral to feel calm.

Some of the most restful spaces are full of colour, pattern and personality. The calm comes from the way those elements are balanced.

It might be a soft tonal palette, colours that sit beautifully together, natural materials, gentle lighting, repeated shapes, or just enough breathing room for each detail to shine.

Neutral rooms can be beautiful, of course. But calm doesn’t have to mean plain, pale or pared back.

A colourful room can still feel grounded. Pattern can still feel soothing. Personality can still feel peaceful.

It is all in the way it is brought together. If you love colour but worry it might feel too much, this is exactly where thoughtful design comes in, and I have the perfect Colour Essentials Service that can help.

Book a free chat via my website: www.pepeandrose.co.uk

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