A gallery wall is one of the most personal and expressive ways to bring character into your home. Whether carefully curated and structured or relaxed and eclectic, it offers an opportunity to tell a story - layering artwork, photography and meaningful pieces in a way that feels entirely your own.

Good storage is one of the most important - and often overlooked - elements of successful interior design. A home can be beautifully decorated, but if it lacks thoughtful storage, it will quickly begin to feel cluttered, chaotic and difficult to live in.

Paint colour has an extraordinary ability to transform a space. It can soften the atmosphere of a room, add warmth, introduce depth, or create a calm backdrop for everyday life. Over the years I’ve worked with many different paint brands, but recently I’ve found myself returning again and again to the palette from Farrow & Ball. When you become familiar with a particular range of colours, you begin to understand how they behave in different lights and spaces - something th

Your wardrobe might need a freshen up after 20 years and so might your interiors. Don't follow trends if you want longevity, keep it classic. But also, don't play it too safe, if you love something, go for it!

Choosing fabrics is one of the most enjoyable - and often most defining - stages of any interior design project. Fabrics bring personality, softness, and soul to a space, tying together colour, texture, and comfort in a way that hard finishes never can.

For most of us, our home is our single greatest investment - financially, emotionally, and personally. It’s where our stories unfold, where our families grow, and where we spend most of our lives.

A beautifully designed bathroom has the power to transform everyday rituals into quiet moments of calm. It’s one of the most intimate spaces in the home - a retreat where we begin and end our days - and when designed thoughtfully, it can feel both luxurious and deeply restorative.

Once upon a time, the feature wall was the go-to design move - a single pop of colour or pattern to add drama and personality to a space. But in recent years, a softer, more immersive trend has taken centre stage: colour drenching.

Working in hospitality design - from cafes to bakeries - has taught me lessons that I now bring to every residential project I take on. Designing for cafes is about more than just beautiful furniture or striking interiors; it’s about creating spaces that work effortlessly, feel inviting, and deliver a sense of calm and enjoyment for everyone who uses them.

The Roath Park Project was a wonderful opportunity to work with a distinguished period property that had recently been extended. The brief was enhancing its functionality for modern life while infusing each space with warmth, character, and individuality.

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, especially for families. It’s where we cook, gather, and spend so much of our daily lives together. But when it comes to designing a kitchen, it’s easy to get caught up in trends and aesthetics, forgetting to consider how the space will actually be used.

There’s something undeniably satisfying about a good before and after. The transformation, the detail, the atmosphere shift - it’s where thoughtful design truly reveals its impact.

In recent years, we’ve seen an interesting shift in the property and interiors world - the rise of the serviced apartment. Once mainly the preserve of business travellers, serviced apartments are increasingly being sought after by those looking for flexible, design-led living spaces without the commitment of long-term tenancy.

When it comes to transforming your home, choosing the right interior designer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. While it can be tempting to look further afield for inspiration, working with a local interior designer in Bristol offers a host of benefits that can make your project smoother, more personal, and ultimately more successful.

In the world of interiors, trends come and go faster than ever. One minute it’s boucle everything, the next it’s dopamine brights or checkerboard rugs. While it’s tempting to follow what’s ‘in’, the truth is that many trends date quickly — leaving your home feeling out of step just a year or two later.

When it comes to creating a home you truly love, working with the right interior designer can make all the difference. Bristol is home to a wonderful community of creative designers, but finding the perfect fit for your project can feel overwhelming.

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Khaya Studio has been invited to join H&G’s The List - House & Garden’s prestigious directory of the country’s leading interior designers, architects, and makers.

There’s a special kind of charm in period properties — rich with history, characterful quirks, and beautiful original details. At Khaya Studio, we love breathing new life into heritage homes while preserving their soul.

Sustainability is no longer an afterthought in interior design - it’s a responsibility. At Khaya Studio, we champion thoughtful, considered choices that tread lightly on the planet while creating homes rich in warmth, character, and longevity.

We’ve all watched those satisfying home makeover shows - like Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out - where clutter disappears, clever storage transforms cramped rooms, and homes suddenly feel calm, organised and inviting. It’s enough to make anyone look around their own space and think, where do I even start?