When it comes to selling a property, first impressions are everything. In a competitive housing market, how a home looks, feels, and photographs can make all the difference - not just to how quickly it sells, but to how much it sells for.

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.

Our homes are far more than just the places we live - they are an extension of who we are. The spaces we inhabit have a profound influence on how we feel, how we think, and even how we connect with others.

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.

When we think about interior design, it’s easy to picture one room at a time - the dream kitchen, a cosy living space, or a restful bedroom retreat. But the truth is, the most successful homes are designed as a whole, not as a collection of separate parts.

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.

Choosing the perfect colours for your home isn’t always as simple as picking a paint chart. Colour affects everything - the mood of a room, how large it feels, how natural light behaves, and how the space connects with the rest of your home. That’s where colour consultancy comes in.

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.

At Khaya Studio, we believe that good design goes beyond aesthetics - it nurtures wellbeing, restores balance, and connects us to the world around us. Biophilic design is a beautiful way to achieve exactly that.

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions truly matter. Buyers often make up their minds within moments of stepping through the door - and while practicalities like location and layout play a role, it’s emotion that seals the deal. People don’t just buy bricks and mortar; they buy into a lifestyle, a feeling, a vision of what their life could be.

When it comes to creating a successful Airbnb, décor plays a far bigger role than many people realise. Beyond clean sheets and a good Wi-Fi signal, guests are looking for something memorable - a space that feels warm, inviting and just a little bit special. The key is to strike a balance between comfort and character, and that’s where thoughtful, considered design makes all the difference.