Design notes from
Touched Interiors
Guides, ideas and studio news from the Touched Interiors design studio in Manchester: interiors, furniture, lighting and the craft behind luxury homes.
Curtains Versus Blinds Interiors for Refined Homes
Curtains versus blinds interiors require a considered style choice. Learn how light, proportion, privacy and craftsmanship guide the right window treatment.
15 October 2026
A Second Home Interiors Guide for Lasting Ease
Our second home interiors guide explains how to create a refined, resilient retreat with tailored comfort, practical planning and enduring materials.
13 October 2026
How to Furnish a Library with Lasting Elegance
Learn how to furnish a library with tailored shelving, considered lighting and enduring furniture for a room made to read, work and reflect in...
11 October 2026
Bespoke Wall Panelling Guide for Refined Homes
A bespoke wall panelling guide to proportion, materials, detailing and lighting for rooms with architectural depth, purpose and enduring elegance at home today.
9 October 2026
Navigating Furniture Procurement with Precision and Foresight
Expert advice on navigating the furniture procurement process, covering specification, lead times, logistics and installation for a lasting home interior.
7 October 2026
How to Choose Collectible Furniture Brands
Learn how collectible furniture brands earn lasting value, from provenance and craft to condition, scale and considered placement in refined interiors.
3 October 2026
What a Concierge Interior Design Service Includes
A concierge interior design service brings planning, procurement and installation into one considered process for discerning homeowners and projects worldwide.
1 October 2026
Before and After Villa Refurbishment Design
Before and after villa refurbishment reveals how spatial planning, materials, lighting and bespoke detailing can create a residence with lasting character.
29 September 2026
Quiet Luxury Interiors: A Designer’s Guide
Quiet luxury interiors favour exceptional materials, measured detail and enduring comfort. Learn how to create a refined home with substance and restraint.
27 September 2026
How to Style Luxury Accessories with Intention
Learn how to style luxury accessories with proportion, material balance and purposeful placement for rooms that feel personal, composed and enduring.
25 September 2026
Best Designer Pendant Lights for Stairwells
Choosing the best designer pendant lights for stairwells: scale, drop, glare control and installation advice for refined, lasting interiors.
23 September 2026
Designer Lighting for Double Height Spaces
Designer lighting for double height spaces: a considered guide to scale, layers, control and installation in refined, high-ceilinged homes with poise.
21 September 2026
Bespoke Joinery Installation: Getting It Right
Bespoke joinery installation demands exact surveying, skilled fitting and considered sequencing to ensure cabinetry looks composed and performs beautifully.
19 September 2026Speak with the studio
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