NB Interiors UK

NB Interiors UK Interior Designer and Stylist based in Suffolk. Offering a range of services from full interior des We're all unique and so are our living spaces.

Everyone deserves to live in a comfortable, welcoming home that is an extension of themselves, be it cosy, modern, minimal, vintage etc. With a range of services on offer from a full design service, advise and guidance on soft furnishings and for busy people, where time is all too precious, online interior design consultancy. Maybe your home simply needs a good declutter and reorganising, I can also help with this too!

In reality, the rooms people tend to love the most aren’t always the most dramatic or expensive. They’re the ones that f...
10/06/2026

In reality, the rooms people tend to love the most aren’t always the most dramatic or expensive. They’re the ones that feel comfortable, work well and reflect the people who live there.

This was a show home, so the brief called for a fairly neutral backdrop to appeal to a wider audience. But even here, I was looking for opportunities to introduce warmth, texture and personality through the furnishings and styling.

Whether a scheme is colourful and layered or more understated, the goal is always the same: creating a home that feels lived in, loved and genuinely personal. The homes that feel the most inviting are usually the ones that have a bit of their owners in them.

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Still one of my favourite rooms.Full of personality, colour and character - exactly the kind of home I love creating.Pho...
04/06/2026

Still one of my favourite rooms.

Full of personality, colour and character - exactly the kind of home I love creating.

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I’ll always choose atmosphere over playing it safe.I think one of the biggest mistakes people make when renovating perio...
18/05/2026

I’ll always choose atmosphere over playing it safe.

I think one of the biggest mistakes people make when renovating period homes is stripping all the character out of them in pursuit of making everything feel bigger, brighter and more modern.

For me, the most successful interiors are the ones that work with the architecture of the house rather than against it.

This room already had beautiful bones - the stained glass, high ceilings and original detailing - so instead of fighting that, the design leaned into it. Deep colours, layered pattern and softer lighting created the more intimate atmosphere the client wanted from the space.

Not every room needs to feel airy and minimal.
Some spaces are supposed to feel cosy, dramatic and a little escapist.

That balance between preserving character and creating something that still feels personal to the client is always one of my favourite parts of the design process.

I’ll always choose character over playing it safe.

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The homes people remember are rarely the safest ones.Some of my favourite spaces are the ones that feel a little unexpec...
14/05/2026

The homes people remember are rarely the safest ones.

Some of my favourite spaces are the ones that feel a little unexpected. A colour combination you wouldn’t normally choose. Vintage pieces mixed with newer ones. Objects collected over time rather than bought all at once, or even kids artwork - a truly curated space.

I’m much more interested in creating a home that feels like you than one that simply follows trends.

I’d take a home with personality over one that looks perfectly ‘on trend’ every time.





Most people wait until they’re partway through a project before bringing in a designer.By that point, a lot of the key d...
05/05/2026

Most people wait until they’re partway through a project before bringing in a designer.

By that point, a lot of the key decisions should have or already have been made.

Important decisions like layout, lighting positions, how the space flows are often set early on and they’re the parts that have the biggest impact on how the home works day to day.

When those decisions are considered from the beginning, everything else tends to fall into place much more smoothly.

Trying to decide on where to locate that plug socket or how many lights you want to have should be decided at the beginning of the project. Yet before you can plan this you need to know where you're putting your furniture.
There are so many variables that can have a knock on effect of the design that careful consideration when you have time is best to make these decisions with a clear head - not on site with a builder putting you under pressure.

If you’re at the start of a project and not quite sure where to begin, that’s usually the best point to have that conversation. Feel free to DM me to chat more.

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A lot of people assume working with a designer means either handing everything over completely - or being heavily involv...
04/05/2026

A lot of people assume working with a designer means either handing everything over completely - or being heavily involved in every single decision.

In reality, it sits somewhere in between, but with a lot more structure.

My role is to take everything you need from a space, develop a clear direction and then curate and refine the options so you’re not faced with endless choices. I essentially take the overwhelm and time to research off your plate.

You’re not spending hours second guessing decisions or trying to work out what works, that’s where my experience comes in. Instead, you’re presented with considered options that fit the brief, the house and how you live.

It’s a much more focused, efficient process and usually a far more enjoyable one too.

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The biggest mistakes I see before a renovation even starts are usually nothing to do with finishes or style.They always ...
29/04/2026

The biggest mistakes I see before a renovation even starts are usually nothing to do with finishes or style.

They always come down to the planning.

Starting without a clear layout, making decisions room by room instead of looking at the house as a whole, or not setting a realistic budget from the beginning can all lead to costly changes later on, on the spot decisions you live to regret and the house not flowing.

It’s completely understandable - most people don’t go through renovations often, so it’s hard to know where to start and can easily get distracted with what you think are the important decisions.

But getting the structure right early on makes everything that follows feel much easier. The decisions become clearer, the process feels calmer and the end result works properly. No more rushed decisions, no horrible surprises but a home you've always dreamt of.

It’s always more than just how a space looks at the end. It need to function properly too and create an easier lifestyle.










A lot of what I do isn’t just about how a space looks at the end, it’s about helping guide all of the decisions that get...
27/04/2026

A lot of what I do isn’t just about how a space looks at the end, it’s about helping guide all of the decisions that get it there.

With a scheme like this, nothing is ever chosen in isolation. It’s about understanding the house as a whole, how the room is used and how it needs to feel, then making sure everything works together.

This is often the part that gets overlooked. Without a clear plan from the beginning, it’s easy to end up second guessing decisions, worrying whether it will all come together or making panicked last minute decisions.

When that thinking is done upfront, the process feels much calmer and the end result just works in a way that feels effortless.

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This one was a full refurb.Walls came down, the layout changed, new kitchen, new flooring and everything was planned to ...
20/04/2026

This one was a full refurb.

Walls came down, the layout changed, new kitchen, new flooring and everything was planned to make the space feel more open and usable for my client.

It’s why I always say - the earlier you bring a designer in, the better.

So many of the important decisions happen long before the finishes go in. Things like getting the layout, lighting and kitchen design right from the beginning avoids costly changes later and creates a much more cohesive result.

And when those are right, everything else just falls into place.

If you’re planning a renovation and not sure where to start, I’m always happy to talk things through.

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MOST HOMES I SEE HAVE THIS ONE THING IN COMMON….They can feel a bit flat, not reflecting who we are who live there.Like ...
14/04/2026

MOST HOMES I SEE HAVE THIS ONE THING IN COMMON….

They can feel a bit flat, not reflecting who we are who live there.
Like they’re missing something, but it’s hard to know exactly what.

This space didn’t need a full rethink of the layout - it worked well as it was.

But it lacked warmth, personality and that sense of being properly lived in.

By introducing colour, texture and pieces that felt more reflective of the client, the whole room shifted.

It now feels softer, more inviting and somewhere you actually want to spend time with friends having a coffee or breakfast with the kids in the morning.

Sometimes it’s not about changing everything but just adding the right things.

Always happy to help if something at home feels a bit like this.

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