Choosing the right paint colour for your room isn’t just about the style or look you want to achieve, it's also important to consider which way the room faces, as this can affect how a colour appears and how the space feels.

East facing rooms will receive sunlight in the morning and tend to be cooler in the evening. Because of this, it's important to think about when you'll be using the space. If it's a room you use more in the morning, embrace the brightness. However, if it's a space you tend to use in the evening, consider choosing colours that will make it feel cosy and inviting.

To help you find the perfect paint colour for your east facing room we have selected eight gorgeous shades from some of our favourite brands that will work beautifully in your east facing room. 

Here at The Living House, we’re so excited to announce the launch of our new service — The Layout Fix. Designed to help solve your room layout challenges!

As interior designers, we know that getting the layout right is one of the most important parts of a successful design. In fact, it’s always where we start because how can you know what’s going to fit, or how a room will function, if the layout hasn’t been nailed down first?

We’ve been working with a number of customers lately who are updating their bathrooms, and we’ve noticed a common theme: the sheer number of decisions can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re planning a full makeover and renovation or simply looking to refresh your existing space, it’s easy to feel stuck.

Bathrooms today are so much more than they used to be in terms of design. With Pinterest and Instagram overflowing with stunning bathroom inspiration, it’s easy to feel inspired, but where do you even start? How do you recreate those beautiful looks in your own home? Like kitchens, bathrooms are an investment, and with so many options to consider, such as layout, tile types and placement, flooring, storage, lighting, and finishes, the choices can feel overwhelming.

To help simplify the process, we’ve put together six key things you need to consider when designing your bathroom.

What a lovely week of sunshine! There’s just something about the sun that instantly lifts your mood, isn’t there? If you’re anything like me—especially if you work from home—you’ve probably caught yourself gazing out at the garden thinking, “How could I make this space even better?” Maybe it needs some festoon lighting for those cosy evenings, a stylish outdoor rug, or even a garden sofa set to make it feel like an outdoor living room. 

This week, we’re sharing 12 of our favourite garden home finds—from modern deck chairs and patterned outdoor rugs to rattan lighting and comfy garden sofas—to help you turn your outdoor space into somewhere you’ll truly enjoy this season.

Are you considering a loft conversion, or are you already in the middle of one? Whether you're just starting to plan the layout or you're at the exciting stage of picking paint colours and furnishings, designing a loft bedroom comes with its own unique challenges, especially when it comes to making the most of those tricky sloping ceilings.

At The Living House, we’ve designed plenty of loft and attic bedrooms, and we know exactly how to turn these spaces into beautiful, functional rooms. We’ve shared our top interior design tips to help you make the most of every inch of space!

My fiancé, Liam, and I moved into our new home a year ago, wow, how time flies! Our house was built in the 1970s, a style I’ve never been particularly drawn to since I love period properties. However, where I live, they are few and far between, and unfortunately, period homes were out of our budget for our second home. I saw this as a challenge and wanted to bring our own character and personality to what was once a very grey and dull 1970s house. While our home may lack traditional character, it more than makes up for it with its spacious rooms and the abundance of natural light pouring in through the large windows

One of the room transformations I’m most proud of in our home is our master bedroom. It’s my happy place. Warm, cosy, and the perfect retreat after a long day! When we moved in, the entire house was white and grey, and the master bedroom was no exception. It felt cold and lacked personality, it needed an injection of warmth!

In this week's blog, I'm sharing the transformation of my master bedroom, not just the before and after photos, but the process and what it’s like as an interior designer making changes to your own home.

At The Living House we are all about designing family homes to be lived in. Our goal is to create beautiful and practical spaces that evolve with your family through every stage of life.

As female founders, we wanted to take this International Women’s Day as an opportunity to celebrate and share some amazing female founded brands. From artwork and cushions to rugs and paint, these are the brands we love to use when designing our customers' homes. Supporting fellow female entrepreneurs is something we’re passionate about, and we hope you’ll discover some beautiful brands that are new to you, maybe even a few you didn’t realise were female founded!

It’s finally beginning to stay lighter past five o’clock—hurray! Dark winter nights can feel cosy, but after a seemingly endless winter, I’m so ready for spring, with its brighter colours and longer days. To welcome the brighter spring days ahead, I’ve put together a roundup of beautiful homeware pieces that will lift your mood and refresh your space, even some you can pick up during your weekly shop!

At The Living House we are all about designing family homes to be lived in. Our goal is to create beautiful and practical spaces that evolve with your family through every stage of life.

When designing with children in mind, it’s easy to focus too much on their current developmental phase. However, kids grow up quickly, and designing solely for the present can lead to costly mistakes. The living room is a shared space where families come together, making it essential for it to be both functional and long-lasting. Every element should be family-friendly and designed for longevity. Keep reading for our top tips on designing a family-friendly living room that grows with your children.

Colour drenching is a growing trend that’s set to make a big impact in 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited! At The Living House, we love seeing colour drenched rooms come to life. Whether you’re a fan of cosy interiors or looking for ways to make your space feel bigger, you’re in the right place. Keep reading as I share everything you need to know about colour drenching, including what it is and my top tips for mastering this stunning paint technique.

It's hard to believe 2025 is just around the corner! Time has flown by this year, and what a year it’s been in the world of interior design. As we look ahead, we’re excited to share interior design trends for 2025. From colour drenching to your home telling a story and feeling personal, it’s going to be a year full of fresh, creative ideas! We’ve shared with you eight interior trends we think will be big in 2025.

Summer seems pretty much nonexistent at the moment (please come out soon, sun!!). Even though we’re waiting for warmer and sunnier days, it doesn’t mean you can’t brighten up your home. While designing for our customers, we have found so many beautiful summer inspired interior finds that we just had to share them with you. If you’re wanting to give your home a little summer update, check out these great homeware pieces we have discovered. Whether you're on the hunt for something colourful and bold or light and airy, there is something you’re sure to love.

When designing a kid's bedroom, you want it to last for years to come and have longevity. We know that children go through many phases, from liking dinosaurs one minute to football the next. As they grow and go through different likes and dislikes, it’s impossible to constantly make changes to their bedroom. We’re sharing our tips to design a kids bedroom that will last for years to come and grow with them.

When designing your home, it should be all about your family, and of course, that means your furry friends too! Your pets are an important part of your home, and we wouldn't be without them, but before you know it, your sofa can become a scratching post and your rug can be covered in mucky paw prints. After years of designing for families with pets and having two dogs and three cats within The Living House team, we know what is going to stand the test of time.

We’re sharing with you our 10 top tips so that you can have a beautiful family home that works for you and your pets!

When designing a kid's bedroom, it can be tricky to know where to start and what style to go for. You may have scrolled through Pinterest and found lots of inspiration, but you’re still on the lookout for something a bit more magical and different. I've selected 10 kid bedrooms that I've discovered on Pinterest, which I think are truly wonderful, and that will inspire you.

At last, the sun is starting to shine, the dark evenings are fading, and the flowers are starting to bloom. I’m delighted that spring is just around the corner, and I have already been on the lookout for some beautiful spring inspired interior finds.

Kids bedrooms are usually the smallest room in the home, which can come with some challenges. You want to maximise the storage space because of the never ending toys, but the room is small, which leaves you wondering how you are going to fit everything in while still creating a cool and fun bedroom your child will love.

With some clever storage ideas, multifunctional furniture, interesting paint techniques, and much more, you can make the most of every inch of space in your kid's small bedroom. We’ve shared 10 of our top tips to help you design your kid's small bedroom.

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and no family is the same, just like our homes. When designing for our customers, we create a room that works for the whole family and that is truly bespoke to them. Living rooms are the most common spaces we design for families, they are one of the rooms in the home that everyone uses.

After years of experience when it comes to designing living rooms for families, we wanted to share our expert interior design tips with you.

We love to discover and find new brands that we can use in our design schemes. We have done a roundup of five kids interior brands you need to know about to create a beautiful, fun, and interesting kids bedroom that you all will love!

We’ve designed a fair few nurseries at The Living House now, all with parents wanting the same thing - a beautiful nursery without costing the earth. We’ve put together our top interior design tips to help you decorate your nursery on a budget.