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Touched Interiors

Guides, ideas and studio news from the Touched Interiors design studio in Manchester: interiors, furniture, lighting and the craft behind luxury homes.

What Defines a Luxury Interior Design Studio?
Interior design

What Defines a Luxury Interior Design Studio?

See what sets a luxury interior design studio apart - from bespoke service and procurement to refined detailing, installation and styling.

18 June 2026
Spring Refresh: Leaving Winter Behind, Gently
Interior design

Spring Refresh: Leaving Winter Behind, Gently

Spring refresh: gentle ways to leave winter behind, with lighter textiles, fresh colour and simple updates for a luxury home.

12 March 2026
How to Elevate a Room with One Statement Piece
Furniture

How to Elevate a Room with One Statement Piece

How to elevate a room with one statement piece: choosing, placing and styling a single standout piece of luxury furniture.

9 March 2026
How the Ultra-Wealthy Are Redefining Northern Luxury Living
Interior design

How the Ultra-Wealthy Are Redefining Northern Luxury Living

How the ultra-wealthy are redefining northern luxury living, and what it means for interiors in Manchester and Cheshire.

23 February 2026
Why the New Romance Is Permanence
Interior design

Why the New Romance Is Permanence

Why the new romance is permanence: investing in timeless, well-made furniture and interiors designed to last.

10 February 2026
Nobu Manchester: A New Vertical Icon Redefining Luxury Living and Interior Design
Interior design

Nobu Manchester: A New Vertical Icon Redefining Luxury Living and Interior Design

Nobu Manchester, a new vertical icon redefining luxury living and interior design in the city, explored by Touched Interiors.

19 January 2026
The Winter Reset: Designing for Light in the Darkest Month
Lighting

The Winter Reset: Designing for Light in the Darkest Month

The winter reset: how to design for light in the darkest month, with lighting, colour and texture ideas from our interior designers.

6 January 2026
A Designer’s Guide by Kunal Trehan: Curating a Festive Home with Small Luxuries
Interior design

A Designer’s Guide by Kunal Trehan® - Curating a Festive Home with Small Luxuries

A designer's guide by Kunal Trehan to curating a festive home with small luxuries, from table settings to scent and light.

5 December 2025
Home at a Crossroads: Move or Extend?
Interior design

Home at a Crossroads: Move or Extend?

Move or extend? How to decide when your home reaches a crossroads, with design and build advice from Touched Interiors.

12 November 2025
The Drawing Room: Tradition with an edge
Interior design

The Drawing Room: Tradition with an edge

The drawing room, tradition with an edge: how to design a formal living space that feels classic, characterful and current.

21 October 2025
Celebration: How Late Designer Giorgio Armani's Iconic Style Influenced Luxurious Homes and Interiors
Interior design

Celebration: How Late Designer Giorgio Armani's Iconic Style Influenced Luxurious Homes and Interiors

How the late Giorgio Armani's iconic style shaped luxurious homes and interiors, celebrated by the Touched Interiors studio.

5 September 2025
The Art of the Perfect Piece
Furniture

The Art of the Perfect Piece

The art of the perfect piece: how to choose luxury furniture and objects that define a room and last a lifetime.

5 September 2025
Mid-Year Moodboard: The Interior Trends Going Viral in 2025
Interior design

Mid-Year Moodboard: The Interior Trends Going Viral in 2025

Mid-year moodboard: the interior design trends going viral in 2025, and how to bring them into a luxury home with confidence.

20 August 2025
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