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.
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 2026
How to Specify Window Treatments with Confidence
Learn how to specify window treatments with proportion, privacy, light control and craftsmanship in mind for refined, enduring residential interiors today.
17 September 2026
Porcelain Versus Marble: A Designer’s View
Porcelain versus marble for luxury interiors: compare character, performance and practical detailing before specifying floors, walls and fine surfaces.
15 September 2026
Penthouse Interior Design Case Study in Detail
This penthouse interior design case study examines planning, materials, lighting and bespoke details behind a composed home designed for daily living.
13 September 2026
Understanding Bespoke Furniture Timelines
Understand bespoke furniture timelines, from design approval and material sourcing to making, delivery and installation, for refined homes planned with care.
11 September 2026
Turnkey Interiors vs Room-by-Room Design
Compare turnkey interiors vs room-by-room design, from architectural continuity and procurement to flexibility, investment, timing and lasting value.
9 September 2026
What Furniture Craftsmanship Reveals About Quality
Furniture craftsmanship determines how pieces feel, perform and endure. Learn to recognise materials, construction and finish behind lasting design.
7 September 2026
Designer Dressing Room Inspiration, Refined
Designer dressing room inspiration for considered homes, with expert guidance on planning, lighting, materials and bespoke storage and finishes that last.
5 September 2026
How Room Acoustics Shape a Comfortable Home
Room acoustics determine how a home feels as much as it sounds. Learn how layout, materials and tailored finishes create calm, clarity and privacy...
3 September 2026
Best Materials for Bespoke Kitchens, Considered
Discover the best materials for bespoke kitchens, from cabinetry and worktops to hardware, with guidance on durability, patina and considered detailing.
1 September 2026
Is Bespoke Furniture Worth It? A Designer’s View
Is bespoke furniture worth it? A designer's view of proportion, materials, craftsmanship and longevity for homes designed to be lived in for years.
30 August 2026
Luxury Nursery Room Ideas for Lasting Elegance
Luxury nursery room ideas for a serene, enduring scheme, from tailored joinery and lighting to natural materials and practical family living that ages well.
28 August 2026
Choosing Marble Worktops for a Considered Kitchen
Explore marble worktops with an interior designer’s eye: stone selection, detailing, care and practical choices for discerning, considered British homes.
26 August 2026Speak with the studio
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