Francesca Harris Design

Francesca Harris Design Award Winning, affordable home design. Featured in Ideal Home, House Beautiful & Metro.

One of my favourite things about this space isn't the furniture… it's what happens when you sit down.Every seat has been...
11/08/2026

One of my favourite things about this space isn't the furniture… it's what happens when you sit down.

Every seat has been positioned to make the most of the incredible view, because great interior design isn't just about choosing beautiful pieces. It's about creating a space that feels connected to its surroundings.

The soft, neutral palette, natural oak and simple textures allow the garden to become part of the design rather than competing with it.

Sometimes the most important decision isn't what to add to a room—it's knowing what to let take centre stage.

Would you rather have a room with statement décor or a statement view?

Children grow up... and their bedrooms should grow with them.This room had served its purpose for years, but it no longe...
08/08/2026

Children grow up... and their bedrooms should grow with them.

This room had served its purpose for years, but it no longer reflected who he was becoming. The brief wasn't to create a "grown-up" room, it was to design a space that felt calm, practical and personal—a room he'd actually enjoy spending time in for years to come.

The oversized world map became the focal point, while the darker tones, softer textures and more considered layout gave the room a completely different feel.

A bedroom should be more than just somewhere to sleep. It should feel like your space.

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Sometimes, less really is more.Warm oak, soft veining, brushed brass and layered lighting.No busy styling. No unnecessar...
05/08/2026

Sometimes, less really is more.

Warm oak, soft veining, brushed brass and layered lighting.
No busy styling. No unnecessary clutter.
Just carefully chosen materials that do all the talking.
It's a reminder that the most luxurious spaces often feel the simplest.

This room started with four walls, fresh carpet... and lots of potential. The brief wasn't just to fill an empty space, ...
03/08/2026

This room started with four walls, fresh carpet... and lots of potential. The brief wasn't just to fill an empty space, it was to create a room the whole family would actually want to spend time in. A room with plenty of storage and a focal point that felt beautiful without dominating the space - somewhere to display treasured pieces and hide everyday clutter.

The bespoke media wall became the backbone of the design, but it's everything working together that has transformed the room, because great design isn't about adding more, it's about making every element work harder.

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Would you believe this is the same room?

Downstairs loos are often the smallest room in the house... but that doesn't mean they should be overlooked. They're one...
01/08/2026

Downstairs loos are often the smallest room in the house... but that doesn't mean they should be overlooked. They're one of the few spaces where you can afford to be a little bolder.

Here we paired warm blush-toned tiles with olive green walls, brushed brass fittings and black accents to create a room that feels full of character.

It's proof that even the smallest spaces deserve just as much attention as the rest of your home.

Would you be brave enough to use pink tiles?

This kitchen was already beautiful. It just didn't feel finished. The layout worked, the kitchen was in place, but it la...
29/07/2026

This kitchen was already beautiful. It just didn't feel finished. The layout worked, the kitchen was in place, but it lacked warmth, personality and those finishing touches that make a house feel like your home.

By changing the dining furniture, introducing natural textures, styling the island, adding artwork and layering in accessories, the whole space feels softer, warmer and much more inviting.

It's proof that you don't always need a full renovation to transform a room. Sometimes it's the final 10% that makes 90% of the difference.

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One wall. One decision. One completely different room.This room had great proportions and plenty of natural light, but i...
26/07/2026

One wall. One decision. One completely different room.

This room had great proportions and plenty of natural light, but it lacked a focal point. The TV was simply mounted on the wall, there was very little storage, and the room didn't feel as inviting as it could.

By introducing a bespoke media wall, we created a feature that not only looks beautiful but also adds practical storage, texture and balance to the space.

It's a reminder that you don't always need to renovate an entire room to make a huge impact. Sometimes, one well-designed feature is all it takes.

his corner wasn't bad... it just wasn't doing anything. It was a large, empty space that had become somewhere to store a...
25/07/2026

his corner wasn't bad... it just wasn't doing anything. It was a large, empty space that had become somewhere to store a few bits and pieces.

There was nothing wrong with it, but it wasn't adding anything to the room either.

So rather than trying to fill the space for the sake of it, we gave it a purpose.

Now it's somewhere to display beautiful pieces, store glasses and drinks, and create a focal point as soon as you walk into the room.

The best part? We didn't need to knock down walls or start again.

Sometimes it's the forgotten corners that make the biggest difference to how your home looks and functions.

✨ Have you got a corner in your home that's just... there?

The first question I ask every client isn't..."What colour do you want?" Or... "What sofa do you like?"It's much simpler...
22/07/2026

The first question I ask every client isn't...
"What colour do you want?" Or... "What sofa do you like?"

It's much simpler than that. What's not working about this room?

Because the answer is rarely, "I need a new sofa." Instead, I hear things like...

"It never feels cosy."
"We don't all fit comfortably."
"There's nowhere to put anything."
"It always feels cluttered."
"I just don't know where to start."

Those answers tell me everything I need to know. Beautiful homes aren't created by buying more things. They're created by solving the problems that stop a room from working for you. So before you start choosing paint colours, buying furniture or saving another Pinterest board...Ask yourself one simple question:

What's not working about this room?

20/07/2026

"What was your vision with this room?"

To create a space that felt calm, comfortable and lived in.A room where the family actually wanted to spend time together.

Somewhere that felt warm without being cluttered. beautiful without feeling precious. Practical enough for everyday life, but still a room they were proud to welcome people into.

The biggest transformation wasn't the furniture or the paint colour...

It was designing the room around how they wanted to live, rather than simply filling it with things.

That's always where great design starts.

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