AD Interior Designs

23/02/2023

Working environments: interior design is personal. From the home to the (home) office… what works for one won’t necessarily work for the other & that’s okay🤩
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I don’t have a ‘one-shoe-fits-all’ system, because frankly that’s just not going to be the best experience for my clients.
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When I’m given a task such as designing a home office, it’s my mission to find out how best my clients work.
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Whether they’re early birds or night owls, whether they thrive in well-lit open spaces or feel far more comfortable cocooning in a hygge-esque environment.
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I like to ask questions about everything from ‘what specific items do we need to store in the space?’ to ‘talk me through your day, what do your different tasks look like including breaks?’ And most importantly ‘what or which locations energises and inspires you?’✨
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Delving deep into the answers, I’m able to better understand my clients needs beyond surface level, in-order to create a space that keeps them focused, provides comfort & allows inspiration / energy to flow throughout the work day👌🏼
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Our environment impacts us more than we often realise, and a well-designed & well-throughout space is a key element on achieving our goals💫
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22/02/2023

Colour gives us ENERGY! 💚🌈
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Granted not everyone is going to love bright green paint all over the walls, however a touch of strategically placed pop of colour is game-changing!
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The psychology behind colour is so interesting and using colour to help settle our everyday anxieties can often be overlooked in the design industry - I personally love focusing on this element!
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Next time you’re thinking about implementing colour in your home, try to answer the following questions:
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In which spaces, indoor & outdoor - do I feel most calm and at ease?🌅🌊🌴🏕️🏝️
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What are the colours that are present in these spaces?
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What are the textures that are present?🪨
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Often the types of natural spaces were drawn to can be a great indication of the colours and styles we wish to have in our homes!🏡
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20/02/2023

Working remotely can be challenge!🥵
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Working from home is one thing, but working from another continent with new languages, minimal to no support system & all kinds of foreign foods 😅🤯
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When you love to travel & explore new places, but equally have work & projects to complete - you need a strong routine that you can pick up, pack and unpack in any location (with WiFi).
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Things that I implement to stay on track when I’m moving:
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🕰️My work hours: I work best from morning-mid afternoon. I also aim to get very familiar with the time zones and time difference between my location and the locations where my clients are based - planning meetings within the ‘sweet spot’ hours.
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🏞️My working environment: as much as I’d love to say I can work from anywhere, in reality I can work from almost anywhere… I prefer big, open & bright spaces with comfortable seating & desk height tables - coffee tables just don’t cut it! Ensuring that you are staying and working in a space that really fulfils you is going to help you recharge & save energy for those important business tasks and meetings - just as you would in your home😉
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🏃🏽‍♀️Fitness: At home I box around 3 times a week in the evenings & regularly try to get into nature in the mornings
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Finally, the solitude aspect can effect everyone who wfh and those who are solopreneaur’s/digital nomads… I’d advise networking & finding co-working buddies! Not only will it help you to get some humans interaction in the week, but I find it to be SO inspiring to be around other creatives, entrepreneurs & like-minded individuals - you can bounce ideas off-of each other and learn so much!
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23/01/2023

Today I'm reminiscing over my time in Bali and longing for those warmer days!
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This was a gorgeous cafe/'Warung' looking over one of the many beach fronts in Uluwatu. I visited Ulu with a couple of girlfriends that I met in Bali who also have the luxury of working remotely!
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This Warung became our office for the day and provided us all with different benefits.
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For me, it gave me a boost of energy through the sound of crashing waves and inspiration - just LOOK at the detailing in the woodwork and those stone walls!
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For my friend Rose from NY, USA it provided moments of tranquility and peace between her workload.
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And for my friend Rachael from Australia, it gave her a chance to get back out on a surfboard on her lunch break!
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It's amazing how our environment can impact our day-to-day and how differently we can all gain from a single space.
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For those who are fortunate enough to work from different spaces, what has been your favourite so far and why?
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21/01/2023

Contrast styling; form, function and colour are three elements that can help create a contrast when styling a shelf space.
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Here's a step-by-step guide on how to style a shelf by contrasting.
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Step 1: Choose 3 key colours, here we've chosen black, white and brown tones.
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Step 2: Select a few items that fit your chosen colour palette, ensure the items are a mixture of different items which hold a meaning or purpose to you, selecting a range of shapes, sizes and textures.
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step 3: Place larger items towards the back or sides and if using books, stack based on size (larger at the bottom)
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step 4: Don't be afraid to experiment, here we've taken a stem of cotton and placed it diagonally across the shelf rather than simply taking several stems and housing them in a vase. Our way adds some interests and ties in the colour palette simultaneously.
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Have ago at some styling around your home and show us your results by tagging us in a story or sending us a DM - we'd LOVE to see your creations!
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19/01/2023

Colwick Hall 📍

I have to say, my visit to Colwick Hall was interesting for my senses! Their maximalist design scheme and certain original features which can be dated back to the 11th century!

I very much doubt this armchair is one of them😉!

In pic 4, you can see a very causal me ready for bed after a relaxing spa afternoon. I’m actually sat in the hotel reception, which is the original entrance hall and still today, displays the diamond cut slate flooring with circular, black marble sections.

I really felt like I had stepped into a scene from on the staircase in picture 6👑

What do you think of their interior style?

31/12/2022

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to everybody who has supported in 2022🤍

Whether you liked our posts, shared our content, commented with positive words / encouragement (online and offline) I’m truly grateful for those who take a moment to lift others up - and in this case lift me up!

Working for yourself to build a brand or business from scratch isn’t the easiest journey and you end up having to sacrifice a lot; friendships, time, the safety of a regular income and so much more that others may experience.

I started this journey just over a year ago and Im VERY excited to see what’s to come for myself and - I’m extremely passionate about helping others and supporting them to live a purposeful life.

I’m looking forward to helping people achieve a more fulfilled life in 2023 through considered interior design🤩

I believe our environments and who/what we decide to surround ourselves with & focus on plays an integral role in achieving that purposeful life.

I’ve shared some snaps of a few beautiful memories this year… I want this page to be more about lifestyle, interiors and well-being and how they truly are all so intertwined. I hope to share my growing knowledge on these topics and how they can all simultaneously work together in order to provide you with the most purposeful life!💫

Thank you to new and old followers once again, I wish you all so much love and light in 2023✨💫

22/12/2022

With your home, you have the chance to take a step back and reflect on what is important to you. What sort of habits and activities keep you feeling good and your best?

The physical objects which enable these habits are what we must prioritise in our homes, this is how you can keep the vibrations in your home high.

Because let's be honest, we all want to live in a home that inspires us and gives us a sense of peace and empowerment.

14/12/2022

Wellness Design: a way of designing which prioritises the health and well-being of the occupant.

Wellness design or, design for well-being is a careful and considered way of designing homes.

The outcome will be different for each and every one of us, as we must define what a healthy and balanced life looks like to us. However, by placing an importance on the way our home impacts our emotional and physical well-being, rather than just the aesthetics… we can begin to live happier and more full-filled lives with the help of our homes.

Have you heard of well-being design before? Does your home support your lifestyle?

Let us know either way & let’s open up the conversation of wellness design!✨

04/12/2022

Space + self: How do you reconnect to yourself each day or week?

Tell me, do you have a space for those 10-minutes if peace each day?

Have you been dreaming of creating a ritual? Maybe you’re waiting for the new year or perhaps you’re proactive and are already planning for this week to be the monumental moment where you implement a new ritual✨

Perhaps you already meditate every morning or maybe you journal… or cook your favourite meal every Sunday.

Does your space allow for these new or habitual practices?

How we choose to live our lives can be made easier, or harder, by the layout of our space, our homes. The visual element plays a big part, but the way our furniture is arranged and what is prioritised is really the make or break.

I have 2 spaces within my home, one is right here in this picture, although not entirely visible. This picture was taken this morning during my gratitude practice, the arm chair in my office provides me with such warmth and comfort, it’s angled perfectly that I can see out of a set of French doors, looking out into the garden - a green space with birds that often visit & singsong.

Tell me, do you have a space for those 10-minutes if peace each day?

14/11/2022

Sneak peak at our latest confirmed project, a Bangkok penthouse that’s ready for a facelift!

We’ll be designing several rooms in this home for our client who’s looking for warm & dreamy neutrals, follow and stay tuned for the big reveal!🪄✨

PSA: we’re fully booked for November but we have a few spots remaining for 2022, book a no-obligation consultation today: www.adinteriordesigns.co.uk

Sneak peak at our next project, a in 📍 Last remaining spots for e-design clients this year are December, book via link in our bio!

07/11/2022

Monday Check-In👋🏼:

My solo time in SE Asia has really got my creative juices flowing. I’m finding inspiration through everything from the wonderful people I’ve met to the incredible sights nature has to offer and last but not least, the incredible interior & architectural design work all over this area of the world.

Just a reminder that taking time off to enjoy this wonderful, wild & weird world is needed!

The shapes, intricate patterns and the vibrant colours are so interesting to me, I could stare at some of these items or places all day (at times I have done just that🤩).

I can’t wait to kick-start 2023 with this energy and inspo!

There’s also some changes I’m making which I’m extremely excited for, working hard in getting them in place at the moment… stay tuned for updates!☺️