Interior design is often treated as something that happens once the building work is complete. In reality, many of the decisions that determine how a home will look, feel and function need to be made before construction begins.

Buying original art can feel intimidating when you don’t know where to begin. Nicola explains how to trust your instincts, understand scale and framing, and build a collection that feels personal to you.

You don’t need to know your interior style before meeting a designer. Nicola explains how questions, instinctive reactions and even the things you dislike can reveal what will truly feel right in your home.

You don’t need to know your interior style before hiring a designer. Discover how Mandeville Home turns uncertainty into a deeply personal home