Your Home Has a Story:
Here’s How Its History Can Shape Your Interior
Have you ever wondered why some homes look best with ornate mouldings and rich colours, while others suit clean lines and minimal furniture?
The answer often lies in the era your home was built.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Window Treatments for Every Interior Style
Curtains are often treated as an afterthought, but they’re one of the biggest design decisions you’ll make in a room. The right window treatment can make a ceiling feel taller, a room feel brighter, and tie your entire design scheme together. Whether your home is a charming cottage, a sleek new build or a period property full of character, here’s how to choose window treatments that perfectly suit your interior.
Starting Today Interiors Guide to Creating Dark, Atmospheric Spaces
As an interior designer, I’ve noticed that many people are still nervous about decorating with darker colours.
They worry that dark walls will make a room feel smaller, colder or unwelcoming.
In reality, the opposite is often true.
How to Mix Patterns Like an Interior Designer
Mixing patterns is one of the easiest ways to add personality, warmth and visual interest to your home. Whether you love timeless florals, bold geometrics or classic stripes, combining different prints can transform a room from feeling flat to feeling thoughtfully layered.
My Bathroom Transformation Journey
There’s something incredibly satisfying about taking a tired, outdated space and turning it into a room you genuinely enjoy spending time in.
My bathroom renovation was one of the biggest transformations in my home, and looking back at where it started,
it’s hard to believe it’s the same room…
Common Decorating Mistakes and How To Create Balanced, Functional Living Spaces
Creating a beautiful home is about much more than choosing attractive furniture or following the latest design trends. The most successful interiors feel effortless because every element has been carefully considered to balance aesthetics, functionality, and flow.
Over the years, I’ve noticed that many homeowners make similar decorating mistakes, often focusing on individual pieces rather than how the entire space works together. When I design a room, I look at the bigger picture, ensuring that every decision supports both the look and the practical use of the space.
Meet Cody — The Heart Behind the Designs
Welcome to my corner of the design world! I’m Cody, a qualified interior designer with a passion for transforming homes into spaces that don’t just look beautiful, but feel beautiful too.
When I’m not designing, you’ll usually find me enjoying the simple things that bring me joy: spending time with friends and family, reading a good book, doing puzzles, going for nice food and walks, cooking something delicious, like a roast dinner, or settling down with a glass of wine. My personal life, my work, and my home all blend together — and that’s exactly how I like it.