When you start thinking about updating your home, one of the first questions that usually comes up is colour. For a long time, grey has been the go-to. It’s clean, modern, and easy to work with – which is why so many kitchens, bedrooms, and living spaces across Durham and the North East have followed that direction. But more…
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Advice from Dragonville Interiors Designing a smaller space is less about squeezing things in and more about getting the decisions right. In a compact kitchen, fitted bedroom or living area, every choice has a bigger impact. Colours, finishes, lighting and layout all work together much more closely than they do in a larger room. If…
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Practical design advice from Dragonville Interiors Many homeowners reach a point where their house simply doesn’t feel as functional as it once did. Storage feels limited, rooms feel cluttered, and spaces that once worked perfectly no longer suit the way the household lives today. The first thought is often to move house or build an…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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If you’re thinking about upgrading a kitchen, bedroom, home office, or any fitted space, a little planning goes a long way. The truth is, most of the problems people have with their homes don’t come from the size of the room, they come from decisions made before understanding how the space is actually used. Here…
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Working from home is now part of everyday life for millions across the UK. In fact, hybrid working has become the norm, with more than 40% of people splitting their week between home and the office, and the number of fully remote workers continues to grow every year. With that shift, one thing has become…
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