The Design Project

Design isn’t just for professionals, it’s for anyone who wants a home that feels beautiful, functional, and intentional. ✨

Introducing my new course:
�UNDERSTANDING DESIGN BASICS
A beginner-friendly design course created to help you confidently design your home like a pro; without the overwhelm.

Inside you’ll learn:�▫️ Introduction to Design Principles�▫️ The Colour Confidence Guide�▫️ Understanding Space & Layout

PLUS:�✔ Workbooks�✔ Printable Checklists�✔ Quizzes�✔ Palette Planning Tools�✔ Designer Cheat Sheets�✔ Practical Exercises & More

This course was created to simplify interior design and help you understand the psychology, flow, colour, and functionality behind professionally designed spaces.

Learn. Apply. Transform your space.

🔗 Link in bio to enroll.

The 5 Biggest Colour Mostakes Making Your Home Feel off

Most people think they need more colour, more trends, or more “stuff” to make a space feel finished…

But often, it’s a few small design mistakes that make a home feel disconnected, overwhelming or just slightly “off”, even when you can’t quite explain why.

Inside this free guide, we break down:
▪️the biggest colour mistakes people make
▪️why undertones matter more then you think
▪️ how lighting changes everything
▪️ why perfectly matching everything actually flattens a room
▪️how designers create cohesive, layered spaces

Simple, practical tips you can start using immediately, whether you’re renovating, decorating or choosing paint colours.

Download your free guide through the link in the bio 📩

The Psychology of Colour Drenching

There’s a reason colour drenching feels so calming.

When walls, trim, ceilings, and doors are painted in the same tone, the eye stops jumping between contrasting elements. The brain processes the room as one cohesive environment, reducing visual noise and cognitive load.

This isn’t a new trend, but it is certainly on-trend.

Spaces that feel softer, more immersive, intentional, and quietly luxurious.
Design isn’t just about aesthetics.
It’s about how a space makes you feel.

Would you try colour drenching in your home?

Rooted in nature. Designed with intention. 🌿

We’re so excited to officially collaborate with .leaf; blending elevated interiors with thoughtfully curated greenery through the principles of biophilic design.

Biophilic design is the science of connecting people to nature within the built environment, shown to support wellbeing, reduce stress, improve focus, and create spaces that simply feel better to live in.

Together, we’re combining intentional interiors and living beauty to create homes that are calming, timeless, and deeply connected to the people living in them.

Because great design isn’t just about how a space looks, it’s about how it makes you feel. 🤍
leaf × .design.project

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Cold and dark → calm and elevated ✨

This primary bedroom transformation was all about shifting the feeling of the space.

✔️ Brightened the palette for a lighter, more restful atmosphere
✔️ Introduced soft textures and layered bedding
✔️ Added a subtle pop of colour for interest
✔️ Created a space that feels calm, cohesive, and intentional

Because your bedroom shouldn’t just look good—
it should feel like a place you actually want to unwind in.

DM “DESIGN” if your space isn’t giving you this yet.

This space felt heavy, dated, and easy to ignore…

Now it sets the tone for the entire home 🤍

The difference?
Adding character, lightness, and intention where there was none.

Your entry isn’t just a pass-through—
it’s the first impression of your home.

Save this for your future update 👇
DM “DESIGN” if you want help transforming yours.