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.
A Designer Furniture Buying Guide for Lasting Value
Use this designer furniture buying guide to assess proportion, materials, comfort and craftsmanship, then create interiors with lasting individuality.
24 August 2026
Bespoke Wardrobe Design Ideas for Refined Homes
Bespoke wardrobe design ideas for refined homes: plan proportions, materials, lighting and interiors that support daily routines beautifully with poise.
22 August 2026
When to Hire an Interior Designer for Your Home
Know when to hire an interior designer, from early property decisions to layered furnishing schemes, and protect the quality, comfort and value of your...
20 August 2026
Choosing the Best Luxury Beds for Master Suites
A designer’s guide to the best luxury beds for master suites, from proportion and comfort to upholstery, craftsmanship and considered bed specification.
18 August 2026
Choosing Ready Made vs Made to Order Furniture
Considering ready made vs made to order furniture? See how proportion, materials, lead times and service guide a lasting investment at home.
16 August 2026
The Luxury Apartment Refurbishment Guide
Use this luxury apartment refurbishment guide to plan layouts, services, materials and furnishing for a high-value flat with confidence and great care.
14 August 2026
Timeless Interior Design Trends That Endure
Timeless interior design trends rely on proportion, honest materials and tailored function. Learn how to create rooms with lasting authority and ease.
12 August 2026
How to Layer Lighting in Large Rooms Beautifully
Learn how to layer lighting in large rooms with a considered scheme of ambient, task and accent light, designed for proportion, comfort and atmosphere.
10 August 2026
A Modern Classic Home Interiors Guide for Lasting Style
Our modern classic home interiors guide explains proportion, materials, lighting and bespoke detail for rooms with lasting refinement and ease throughout.
8 August 2026
What Does an Interior Architect Do in a Home?
What does an interior architect do? Learn how they shape space, services, materials and detail to create considered, enduring homes for private clients.
6 August 2026
How to Choose Designer Lighting for Your Home
Learn how to choose designer lighting with expert advice on scale, layers, materials and control, creating rooms with character, comfort and lasting appeal
4 August 2026
Interior Design for Private Villas: A Considered Approach
Interior design for private villas: expert guidance on planning, materials, lighting and bespoke detail for elegant homes built around real life daily.
2 August 2026
Interior Architect vs Interior Designer Explained
Interior architect vs interior designer: understand the distinct roles, scopes and decisions that shape a refined, well-resolved home from first plans.
31 July 2026Speak with the studio
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