House Nine Interior Design

House Nine Interior Design Interior Design Studio based in Notting Hill, London

From our studio in Notting Hill, West London, House Nine offer a complete interior design service from spacial planning, consultation and project management to complete refurbishment and furnishings of residential homes, commercial spaces and new build developments. We use a team of trusted and skilled crafts and tradesmen and a wide variety of suppliers to ensure that we always create individual

and timeless interiors, from concept through to completion and aim to always deliver on time and budget. House Nine believe in combining warmth and informality to make the process as enjoyable and as smooth as possible, always thriving to exceed client’s expectations. SPACIAL PLANNING | LIGHTING DESIGN | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DESIGN | JOINERY DESIGN | 2D + 3D VISUALISATION | BATHROOM + KITCHEN DESIGN | FABRICS + FURNISHINGS | WINDOW DRESSINGS

02/06/2026

You can choose the right metal and still get the finish completely wrong…

Part three of my metal series is here, and I’m breaking down why finish matters more than people realise.

Because polished brass and brushed brass are not the same product. Not even close. One is high shine and traditional. One is soft, matte and hides every fingerprint. And then there’s unlacquered brass - my personal favourite - a living finish that develops a beautiful patina over time.

When I specify hardware on a project I’m thinking about how it will look in ten years, not just on installation day. That’s the decision you’re really making when you choose a finish.

The complete House Nine hardware guide is now on the grid. The metal families, the rules of mixing metals, and why finish changes everything.

Save this series - and drop your suggestions below for what design topic I should cover next.

I’ve just touched down in Ireland for the final photoshoot of Project Dublin - an unforgettable family home we completed...
01/06/2026

I’ve just touched down in Ireland for the final photoshoot of Project Dublin - an unforgettable family home we completed back in December.

Yes, it’s taken us six months to photograph it. I know, I know. Interior designers really are professional teasers. We show you a corner, a cushion, a tantalising bit of joinery, then hold back the final reveal for half a year while we wait for that glorious early summer light to arrive. But trust me, this one will be worth it.

In the meantime, here’s a little whistle-stop tour of one of our most-loved projects: Hastings House, an early-1900s property in the Cotswolds. Much like our wonderful client, the house is fun, charming and loves a party. It’s the kind of home that’s happiest when it’s full of people, muddy dogs, good food and someone opening another bottle long after they said they were heading home.

And if you haven’t already watched my YouTube episode revisiting Hastings House, go and have a nosy while we put the finishing touches on Project Dublin.

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31/05/2026

Fad or forever? Let’s settle this.

As an interior designer I get asked about trends constantly - my thoughts on everything from boucle to limewash walls to crittal doors to terrazzo. So I’m going on record. No fence sitting here. Which trends are evergreen, and which are already on borrowed time.

Now if I call something a fad, it absolutely does not mean you need to eject it from your home. If you love it, it stays. End of. But I do believe in designing with intention - buying better, buying less, and choosing pieces you won’t be ripping out in five years. Think of this as your future-proofing guide - design choices that will still look good long after the algorithm has moved on.

Which trends are you most nervous about committing to?

Arches: timeless or overdone?You can’t spell architecture without arch - and when done right, they bring softness, flow ...
29/05/2026

Arches: timeless or overdone?

You can’t spell architecture without arch - and when done right, they bring softness, flow and playfulness to a home, making adjoining spaces feel more connected and inviting.

But here’s my rule: the architecture must earn the arch. Proportion, purpose and context are everything. Get it wrong and even the most beautiful arch will look like it’s wandered in from another house entirely.

The best arches feel intentional - particularly in period homes and character properties, where they enhance what’s already there rather than fight against it.

Save this post for arches done right and let me know your thoughts on the curves in question.

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26/05/2026

Part Two of How to Mix Metals is here…

The question I get asked more than almost anything else: can you mix metals? Short answer: yes. BUT, there are rules. They are simple. And they will save you from yourself.

At House Nine, we always work with a dominant metal and a secondary metal. One leads, the other supports. That’s what gives a home depth and cohesion, instead of an identity crisis.

Two metals in a room? That’s the sweet spot.
Three can work if one is barely a whisper.
Four is just noise.

Save this series and rewatch before you order your hardware.
Part Three - finishes - coming soon.

Turning a little green with room envy at this selection, if I do say so myself…When you think of green, you think of nat...
24/05/2026

Turning a little green with room envy at this selection, if I do say so myself…

When you think of green, you think of nature, and I am so deeply influenced by the natural world - probably more than anything else. Green carries something no other colour does: that rare combination of calm and cleanliness, of wildness and grounding reassurance, all at once.

These are the shades we return to again and again, the evergreens. Some are our own - developed with the brilliant team at - and they never let us down.

Save this post. Whether you’re planning a renovation, fancy a colour change, or just dreaming - this is the one to come back to.

The utility room at Project Notting Hill.Every inch considered - from the mix of brass and bronze hardware, to the V gro...
22/05/2026

The utility room at Project Notting Hill.

Every inch considered - from the mix of brass and bronze hardware, to the V groove panelling flowing up and over the ceiling in double width boards.

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19/05/2026

Pull up a chair, because class is officially in session for my new series: How to Mix Metals - Part One.

Hardware should never, ever be an afterthought. People will spend tens of thousands on a kitchen and then choose the handles last, when the budget is already gasping. We need to fix that.

At House Nine we think about metal finishes from day one. Because the right hardware, chosen early, is what pulls an entire interior together. There are three metal families worth knowing: Brass for warmth and richness. Bronze for that earthy, goes-with-everything neutrality. Nickel for cool, quiet refinement - all the elegance of chrome without the clinical edge.

Parts Two and Three are coming - I’ll walk you through how to mix metals without it going wrong, and why finish changes everything.

Save and share this with whoever is about to panic-buy their handles. And tell me, which metal family are you most drawn to - brass, bronze or nickel?

14/05/2026

This week on Diary of a Designer - the final 36 hours before our Project Newlyweds clients move in.

The house is alive with power tools, paint brushes, beautiful furniture and accessories - all underpinned by a heavy dose of adrenaline & caffeine. A recipe for chaos - and yet somehow, we always make it out the other side with the champagne intact.

From racing against the clock to the final reveal, this episode of Diary of a Designer captures the honest reality of bringing a luxury interior design project over the finish line - beautiful, exhausting and exhilarating in equal measure.

Go and watch the full episode on the House Nine YouTube channel - then come straight back here and tell me your thoughts.

And if you enjoy it, please like and subscribe - it genuinely makes the world of difference.

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