interior design

Different shaped windows can create a stunning focal point in any room, while allowing in that all important natural light. However, the shape of some windows can make them very difficult to dress. Take a look at our top tips on how to dress an awkward window.

If you’re looking for ideas to make an impact in any room, a great starting point is the windows! So much more than just a practical building feature, your windows also make a big difference to the look, feel and mood of your home. Get inspiration from these window design ideas.

Textile designer turned interiors expert, Kelly Fannon, has more than 20 years’ experience making homes beautiful. She lives in London, but regularly works in New York and Florida as well as the UK. She runs her own design business, www.kellyfannon.com.

London designer Nick Sunderland

Formerly the director of ad agency Young & Rubicam, Nick Sunderland’s career took on a new direction when he redesigned their offices in Camden. He loved it so much, he retrained as an interior designer.

Since then, he’s worked with the likes of Kate Moss and Benazir Bhutto. He regularly speaks at Grand Designs Live and is creative director at www.nsinteriors.com.

Here, Nick talks about creating space, home automation and the perils of being ‘on-trend’.

Interior Designer Gabriela Da Rocha

Gabriela Da Rocha is an interior designer with over 25 years’ experience. She once worked for the world famous designers Colefax and Fowler, and now runs www.whitelineninteriors.com with colleague Jenny Lawrence-Smith. They are based in St Margarets in Richmond upon Thames and work on homes all over London.

Here, Gabriela shares her tips on interiors. Find out how a touch of texture can liven up a room, how to cheat your way to dramatic windows, and how Pinterest can get your creative juices flowing.