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Rebuilding A Derelict Barn Planning Permission With Caveats

Nicky Percival Interior Designer is currently working on an interesting and challenging project: the conversion/rebuild of a derelict old barn. But the planning permission has caveats. It was only granted because a building already existed, the client cannot demolish and rebuild from scratch. The only option is to remove and rebuild the old barn in sections. 

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The Continuing Appeal of Plywood

Nicky Percival, Interior Designer discusses why we shouldn’t be quick to discount plywood in our interior design projects .She talks about the many benefits and applications it has and why in her opinion it should definitely be considered as a material to use in our design projects.

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Double success in 2023 Best of Houzz Design Awards

Nicky Percival Interior Designer is delighted to have been named one of the winners in the Best of Houzz Design Award 2023. Read all about the award and why as an independent business this level of recognition is so important.

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Mural In A Morning Room

Whatever period, or style, of property you live in, if you are embarking on an interior design project and you have a large wall space, Nicky Percival Interior Designer will demonstrate how there is nothing more striking and eye-catching than adding a beautiful, hand-painted mural to make a perfect ‘showcase’.

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What Are The Colour Trends For 2023?

A New Year has dawned and perhaps for 2023 you are considering remodelling or redecorating.  If so, you may be wondering what direction the annual colour trends will be taking?  Which hues and shades will sit on the top designers’ palettes this year?   So in this comprehensive guide Nicky Percival Interior Designer will discuss the colour trends for 2023 leaving you inspired to choose colours, tones and shades for your interior design projects for the year ahead.

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Renovating and Extending a Listed Period Cottage - Part One

Nicky Percival Interior Designer was tasked with the design for a listed period cottage which was being renovated and extended. In the first of two blogs on this project, Nicky will share the ideas for each room, and the digital mood boards created which helped guide her clients in choosing the direction for the redesign.

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Updating a 1960s family home: a look at the highlights

Nicky Percival Interior Designer updates a 1960s family home. The family had been living in the house for six years, the children were growing up, and the remodel needed to reflect changing needs of the family members. Nicky realised there was a need for a new design direction, fresh colour schemes and general interior decoration throughout to bring this 1960s family home into 21st century family living.

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Beautiful Bathroom Storage

Nicky Percival Interior Designer shows how when designing our bathrooms we need to optimise space and bathroom storage, ensuring that the bathroom caters for our everyday needs whilst ensuring it is still a place for luxurious indulgence, a place where we can relax and unwind. She demonstrates that this can be done through careful planning of bathroom storage and optimising the space available.

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