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A white cup and saucer on a wooden table containing frothy coffee with the impression of a pound sign on top

Tea, Coffee? And what's your budget?

Miniature house model sitting on architectural plans, with a colourful home energy efficiency rating chart underneath

What’s an EPC, and why it matters for your home

Modern wooden eco home with solar panels and a large European-style energy rating sticker on the side, set in a green garden

Your Home’s Energy Performance: Where to Start

An aerial view of a traditional stone house with dark roofs and white contemporary extensions, with glazed modern extension

Extensions, wings and dower units: why multi-generational living make sense

Architects gathered around a boardroom table looking at and pointing at a housing plan

Open Source Architecture: why collaboration gets you better design.

Warm pendant and wall lighting washing a textured stone wall above a large neutral sofa.

7 Ways to Light your Home Like A Designer

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The Bridgerton Effect: Georgian Design for the Modern Home

Bold small bathroom with pink scenic wallpaper, marble sink, brass taps and wall lights for a luxe boutique cloakroom look.

3 interior design ‘rules’ Sophie loves to break.

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Big ideas for small spaces: 7 ways to maximize your tiny home.

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Choosing the right Architectural Practice: Your guide to finding the perfect match

Cosy bedroom with woven leather headboard, cat on bed, and soft natural light from sloped window.

Trend Watch: Natural History Interiors

Modern dining room with rust velvet chairs, dark wood table, and three large white fabric pendant lights.

How to find your Interior Design Style (without the overwhelm)

WWII bunker transformed into modern home by Guernsey architects

Bunker 681: From Wartime Bunker to Beachside Home

Modern multi-storey house with large glass windows, cantilevered balconies, and timber-clad façades under blue sky

Why the best homes break the rules

Close-up of a bedroom corner showing pink walls, a green arched headboard, and part of an abstract painting.

What colour should I paint my room? A guide to picking colour with confidence

Collage of H&M Home featuring soft fabrics, leopard prints, cosy textures, candles, and warm chocolate and pink

The Interiors Edit: Sophie’s Wish List

Retro Revival interiors collage from La Redoute featuring bold furniture, lighting, and home accessories.

The Interiors Edit: Sophie’s Design Picks

Modern open-plan living space with soft lighting, pendant lamps, and visible dining, lounge and kitchen zones

What you really need in a new home: Smart design ideas you haven’t thought of

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Inclusive home design: 5 ways to future-proof your home without sacrificing style

Open-plan living space with subtle zoning, featuring a dining area, kitchen island, and soft seating nook

Broken-Plan vs Open-Plan: what works best for modern life?

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