This recent project for Mr & Mrs McGown involved a full kitchen renovation and structural transformation, creating a beautifully open and highly practical living space in Durham. To achieve the new layout, we removed a supporting wall and carried out extensive building work, including full electrical and plumbing installation and plastering. The result is a…
Interior design advice from Dragonville Interiors For many homeowners right now, moving house is no longer the obvious next step. Rising costs, disruption, and the reality of starting again elsewhere have led more people to pause and look at the home they already have. Often, the conclusion is simply that the house itself is fine,…
Why What Goes Into Your Kitchen Matters Just as Much as How It Looks When people start planning a new kitchen or bedroom, it’s natural to focus on the visible choices first. Door style. Colour. Handles. Worktops. The overall look. But one of the biggest differences between an interior that lasts and one that starts…
When you have been working in interior design in Durham for over 40 years, you stop chasing trends. Not because trends do not matter. They can be inspiring and they often bring fresh ideas. Experience just teaches you something more valuable. It teaches you what people actually need from their homes and what still matters…
Interior design in 2026 has moved away from statement interiors created purely for visual impact. Today, homeowners are looking for spaces that reduce stress, adapt to changing routines, and genuinely support day-to-day living. As our homes continue to work harder for us, good interior design is no longer just about how a space looks, it’s…