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.
Top Luxury Furniture Brands Worth Knowing
A considered guide to top luxury furniture brands, from Italian modernists to expressive ateliers, with advice on craftsmanship, scale and lasting value.
29 July 2026
How to Furnish a Luxury Penthouse Properly
Learn how to furnish a luxury penthouse with considered planning, bespoke pieces, layered lighting and materials that suit both views and daily life too.
27 July 2026
Luxury Furniture Procurement Process Explained
Understand the luxury furniture procurement process, from specification and sampling to delivery, installation and the considered care of a finished home.
25 July 2026
How to Furnish Open Plan Spaces with Purpose
Learn how to furnish open plan spaces with considered zoning, proportion, lighting and materials for a refined, coherent and comfortable home interior.
23 July 2026
Choosing the Best Sofas for Formal Living Rooms
Choose the best sofas for formal living rooms with expert guidance on proportion, silhouette, upholstery and comfort for a composed, enduring interior scheme.
21 July 2026
How to Design a Turnkey Home That Feels Personal
Learn how to design a turnkey home with clear planning, tailored materials and considered detailing for a residence that works beautifully for daily life.
19 July 2026
Luxury Interior Design Trends With Staying Power
Luxury interior design trends for 2026, from tactile stone and tailored colour to discreet technology, with guidance on choosing ideas built to last well.
17 July 2026
Choosing the Best Luxury Outdoor Furniture
A designer’s guide to the best luxury outdoor furniture, from enduring materials and proportion to comfort, layout and all-season care for fine terraces.
15 July 2026
Luxury Villa Interior Design Guide for Owners
A luxury villa interior design guide for creating a composed, enduring home through architecture, materials, light, furniture and considered detail, well.
13 July 2026
What Is Turnkey Interior Design in a Luxury Home?
What is turnkey interior design? Discover how a complete, carefully managed service brings architecture, furnishing and finishing into one considered whole.
11 July 2026
Bespoke Furniture Versus Designer Collections
Bespoke furniture versus designer collections - understand the differences in craftsmanship, flexibility, lead times and long-term value.
9 July 2026
Choosing the Best Luxury Dining Tables
Choosing the best luxury dining tables means balancing scale, material, craftsmanship and daily use to create a dining room with lasting presence.
7 July 2026
What Defines High End Interior Design?
What defines high end interior design? Explore craftsmanship, planning, materials and detail that shape refined, lasting interiors.
5 July 2026Speak with the studio
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