Explore bathroom trends: rich textures, waterproof wallpaper, freestanding baths, arches, coloured sanitaryware and Zellige tiles for a timeless retreat.
Best Kitchen Worktop Materials, Part 3 – Natural Stone: Granite, Marble and Quartzite
Natural stone kitchen worktops in granite, marble and quartzite: a London designer’s guide to choosing the most beautiful, durable worktop for your kitchen.
Best Kitchen Worktop Materials, Part 2 – Porcelain. Pros, Cons, and Everything You Need to Know.
Discover the pros and cons of porcelain kitchen worktops, including durability, maintenance, style options and installation factors, to help you choose wisely.
Best Kitchen Worktop Materials, Part 1 – Engineered Surfaces
Engineered quartz is a man-made material. Unlike marble and granite, it is almost non-porous, making it highly resistant to stains from coffee, wine, lemon, cooking oils and other usual culprits. This unique structure also makes quartz hygienic, as it does not harbour bacteria or mould.
Designing for Life Phases – How Homes Can Evolve with You
At Natalia Barbour, we never see a home as a fixed object. It is a living space, shaped by the people who move through it, and the chapters they live out within it. Our work is not just about how a space looks, but how it feels and functions as your life shifts around it. Because homes, when designed with care, can hold every version of you.
Ultimate Bespoke Kitchen Design
Custom kitchen design crafted for London homes. Combining functionality, style, and craftsmanship to create kitchens that truly work and delight.
The Psychology of Blue in Interior Design: How Blue Transforms Spaces and Moods
The answer is in the question. Blue is the dominant colour in nature. But there is also one more reason: everyone, even non-sighted among us, possesses the receptors to perceive blue.
At the same time, for centuries, reproducing blue by human hand required hard labour and significant expense. This is why William Gass called it a “mirage”…
Five Essential Tips for Cloakroom Design
Cloakrooms are by far the most fun place in many homes. They are often small and relatively inexpensive to decorate. Since we don’t spend much time in them, we’re not concerned about getting bored with the style. This area offers an opportunity for many to express themselves and have fun with the decor.
The Architecture of Mood
Interior design is more than just how a room looks. It is about how it makes you feel, how it functions, and how well it supports your everyday rhythm. The right design can create ease, bring clarity, and shape how you experience your home from the moment you step inside.
Why Kitchen Sink Workstations Are the Ultimate Upgrade: Function, Space, and Style
Unlike traditional sinks that serve a single purpose, a workstation sink comes equipped with accessories like chopping boards, graters, food preparation bowls, bottle holders, etc. This transforms the sink into a multifunctional hub for preparation, cleaning, and serving, all in one convenient spot.