JA controlGF Posts


‘Trust is the basis of any successful relationship…’

Thursday, December 17th, 2020

When it comes to interior design this most definitely holds true. People tend to engage an interior designer because they need to find a supplier who can both understand and translate their vision, and ultimately realise it.

Small is beautiful – how to make the most of your small spaces

Monday, October 19th, 2020

A lot of us take our design inspiration from images we see online, from interior design books that we buy, from celebrity homes featured in the likes of Hello or from Sunday Times Style magazine etc.

Let the townhouse talk: an uncluttered aesthetic part two

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020

As an architect specialising in interiors, my challenge is to walk a fine line between interpreting what my client is looking for and what the space itself is actually telling me.

Let the light in: an uncluttered aesthetic part one

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

A renovation of a traditional Glasgow townhouse became an exercise in paring back – letting the bones of the house show through and the beautiful period features tell their own story.

The devil in the detail – small moments of wonder

Thursday, August 20th, 2020

What makes a house a home? Is it good design? Matching colours? Complementary textures? Why does one room ‘work’ while another doesn’t?

Not sure how to fill that awkward space in a room? Get a chair!

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

Chairs are a great way of filling a corner or small space. We want our chairs to be comfy but we also like them to make a statement too!

Update your kitchen on a budget

Monday, May 15th, 2017

If you are looking to upgrade your kitchen but don’t have the budget to replace it why not have a go at a few of these simple but cost effective changes.

A quick guide to staging your home for sale

Friday, May 5th, 2017

Want to sell your home for its best price and in the quickest time possible? Then why not think about staging?