This fortnight we’re focusing on French company Hartô Design. They are a French design brand based in Paris who sell beautiful lighting, textile and furniture products which have all be designed by their accompanying 25 different designers.We like them because of their clean lines, bold colours and their marriage of function and beauty. Products we […]
So our task was to decorate and refurbish a newly purchased, listed two-bedroom flat in a converted Post Office building, the landmark Beaux-Arts building in North London. The design would incorporate the client’s taste for mid-century modern design, with loft-style industrial touches to keep the look modern and emphasise the beautiful height and airy feel […]
The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards is a prestigious annual event celebrating its 24th year in 2018. It rewards retailers, designers and manufacturers in the kitchen and bathroom industry and is organised by kbbreview, the sector’s leading business magazine for over 30 years. [London, UK], January 8, 2018 – Kia Designs of London has been nominated for “Bathroom Designer […]
So you’ve found someone whose work you love and got in contact. Now comes the first meeting. It can be quite a daunting process, handing over your money before there is anything tangible to show for it. Make sure you find the right designer for you, someone you get on with and trust implicitly. Here […]
This may come as a surprise, but the answer is yes, you can save money by using an interior designer. Obviously, it’s not the first thought, you’re mainly looking for a stunning new home but a barrier to entry can often be that you think Interior Design is too expensive for you and is for […]
Sometimes it can be difficult to really understand what your home is going to look like when it’s all done. Some of the largest decisions can seem to be too large without being able to actually see them, especially if they are a large investment. One of our projects includes a large refurbishment in Dorking and there are […]
The Hidden Cost of Getting Things Done Hiring an Interior Designer will definitely save you time, but it can also save you money. It’s in our best interest to make your budget stretch as far as possible and give you a completed home at the end of a project. To make sure we are maximising the […]
A stylish and comfortable home that improves your quality of life and impresses all your friends is a thing of joy. Ever thought of giving someone an Interior Design service as a present? An Interior Designer can take all the stress out of what can be a very stressful process. Do you know someone […]
One of the big fears when hiring an interior designer can be that you end up with a house that is completely devoid of personality and not a home that is full of memories and nods back to places you have been or experiences you have had. Interior Design is often a wonderful expression of […]
If you want to build, extend or make any alterations to the facade of a listed dwelling or a building in either a Conservation Area or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) chances are the local planning department will want you to include a Heritage Statement in your application. Your case can be made or […]
When we were recently in Germany visiting one of our suppliers, Bette, we learnt all about the construction behind some of the amazing products that we use. One of those was steel enamel that Bette make their products out of. What blew us away was how hardwearing it is. Many companies will tell you that their […]
The beauty of underfloor heating is that you can do away with your radiators. This gives you more space flexibility within a room and therefore more options when it comes to planning the positioning of your furniture. Tile and stone are traditionally the best type of flooring to use with underfloor heating, as they […]
We have a fool-proof formula for creating stylish and characterful rooms. Whether you’re looking for a mid-century modern design haven or a lavish bold luxury apartment we have a way of creating mood boards that will suit every interior design style. We’ll show you where to find inspiration, how to narrow down all your ideas into a cohesive style and […]
When you’re looking to move your project forward it can often be difficult to see which option will be best for you, there are many different services on offer. Here at Kia Designs we add value by actively managing the entire end-to-end buying process for you. We will manage the planning and actual purchasing […]
When we were warmly invited to experience and test out our products in the 1000m2 showroom in Delbrück. We couldn’t wait to take Bette up on their offer, especially as we had 12 bathrooms coming up that we needed to specify for and several that their products had been perfect for. We had been told many […]
Getting quotes for work can be a bit of a minefield. It’s rather risky to only get one quote for a job, however you can often receive wildly varying quotes and timescales from different companies, for the same job. This can make it difficult to know which one to trust. When starting a new […]
Budgeting for a home renovation can be a stressful and challenging experience. Most people don’t have a huge amount of cash hanging around and chances are your budget won’t stretch to exactly what you want to do. These are some of our best tips for developing your home building budget through from schedule to items […]
Technology for Interior Design There are a lot of technologies out there that claim to be able to make a big difference but nothing has made as large an impact on our business as social media. We adore being able to connect with designers and makers all around the world. Highlight their work, talk design […]
If you’ve ever looked through Yanko Design you will see a plethora of weird and wacky coffee machines that are great for small kitchen designs. Having pretty much done a tour of coffee shops in San Franciso and being an avid coffee drinker (latte with oat milk, soya if you don’t have it) I have […]
When I say the words “acoustic wall coverings” most people will think of the traditional look for creating an acoustic sensitive room – egg boxes. Anne Kyyrö Quinn has turned that entire idea on it’s head by providing architects, designers and sound technicians with somethings completely different with their bespoke acoustic wall coverings. These are works of art, handmade […]