Furnish & Fettle Interior Design

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Furnish & Fettle is one of Yorkshire's leading interior design businesses with showrooms in Wetherby, Harrogate & Pocklington. Our independent, family-run business offers a full interior design service to homes all over Yorkshire and beyond. Our team of talented, experienced interior designers will get to know you and your needs, ensuring they work with you to create and enhance your interior spac

e to reflect your personality. Our expert in-house fitters work with your designer to ensure a perfect fit and finish with minimal disruption. Our showrooms in Wetherby, Harrogate & Harrogate are full of inspiring room sets, wallpapers, soft furnishings and over 1,000 pattern books from all the leading fabric houses plus smaller items you can pick up and take away to add that little bit of additional flair to your interiors. You are always welcome to come in for a browse, or if you would like more help why not book a complimentary 30 minute exploratory appointment to find out more about how we can help you create the home of your dreams.

Your room might not be too small… Most rooms don’t actually need more space, they just need a few things to work a bit d...
28/05/2026

Your room might not be too small…

Most rooms don’t actually need more space, they just need a few things to work a bit differently.

Things we always look at first to make the most out of a space:

– Pull furniture slightly away from the walls
– Use fewer pieces with better scale
– Layer lighting instead of relying on one ceiling light
– Hang curtains higher and wider
– Repeat colours instead of introducing lots of new ones
– Leave some breathing room

Because rooms that feel spacious aren’t always the biggest ones!

Follow along for more tips on your next room refresh.

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The sentence we always hear halfway through every project… “I’m so glad we’re not doing this ourselves.”We hear some ver...
26/05/2026

The sentence we always hear halfway through every project…

“I’m so glad we’re not doing this ourselves.”

We hear some version of this in almost every project because this is normally when clients realise how many tiny decisions are happening in the background of their project:

– a flooring sample suddenly pulling pink in daylight
– changing a fabric because it works alone but not together
– one brass finish being warmer than another
– deliveries and installers all needing to happen in the right order

None of them feel huge individually.

But together, they quickly become hundreds of tiny decisions people never realise exist.

Because it’s rarely the big exciting decisions that feel stressful - it’s all the little ones nobody warns you about.

The homes that feel and look effortless usually had a lot of effort happening behind the scenes first.

Save this if you’re planning your own renovation.

Dark walls don’t make a room feel smaller when you balance them properly… In this space, the darker panelling and ceilin...
24/05/2026

Dark walls don’t make a room feel smaller when you balance them properly…

In this space, the darker panelling and ceiling create depth, drama and that cocooning feeling around the seating area…

But the softer neutral walls at the other end of the room stop everything feeling too heavy or enclosed.

That contrast is what makes the whole scheme work.

Then the quieter layers soften it even further:

– velvet upholstery
– warm brass details
– patterned accent chairs
– soft lighting
– and lots of texture throughout

Nothing here feels flat because every element is helping balance the next one.

This is why darker interiors don’t have to feel intimidating.

When they’re layered properly, they can feel calm, elegant and incredibly inviting.

Follow along for more inspiration.

21/05/2026

Not because it’s perfect.

But because it feels calm when life feels busy, comfortable at the end of a long day and thoughtfully put together in a way that just… works.

The homes people love the most are rarely the trendiest.
They’re the ones that feel personal, layered, comfortable and easy to live in.

The lighting feels soft in the evening.
The seating actually invites you to sit down.
The colours flow naturally from room to room.
And nothing feels overly forced or “for show”.

That’s usually the difference.
A well-designed home doesn’t just look beautiful in photos, it supports your everyday life.

✨ If you’d love your home to feel calmer, more cohesive and beautifully put together, download our free guide - comment GUIDE and we’ll send it straight to you.

Your cushions might be the reason your living room still doesn’t feel finished… Cushions are often treated as the very l...
19/05/2026

Your cushions might be the reason your living room still doesn’t feel finished…

Cushions are often treated as the very last thing to think about - as a finishing touch.

But in reality they can make or break a room!

Done well, they add softness, depth and personality.

Done badly… they can make even a beautiful room feel flat or slightly “off”.

A few things we always think about when styling cushions:

• Mixing sizes - not just patterns
Too many small cushions can feel stiff and overly styled. Larger cushions instantly make a sofa feel softer and more relaxed.

• Texture matters just as much as colour
Linen, velvet, embroidery, woven fabrics… texture is what stops a neutral scheme feeling one-dimensional.

• Not everything needs to match
The best cushions usually relate through tone or warmth - not because they’re all identical.

• They should connect the room together
We often use cushions to pick up colours from artwork, curtains or rugs so the whole space feels cohesive.

• Comfort matters
A cushion should actually feel nice to lean into. The filling makes just as much difference as the fabric. A high-quality feather inner gives cushions that relaxed, softer look designers love while still feeling comfortable to lean into.

The best rooms don’t just look good… they feel inviting and comfortable to live in too.

Save this for your next living room refresh.

This is what a bedroom feels like when every detail works together…This bedroom was designed to feel calm, soft and easy...
14/05/2026

This is what a bedroom feels like when every detail works together…

This bedroom was designed to feel calm, soft and easy to switch off in at the end of the day.

Nothing too overdone or trendy but effective laying that makes the whole room feel warm and comfortable despite being a small space.

A few things that we focussed on in this bedroom:

- A large upholstered headboard to make the room feel more grounded

- Soft lighting instead of relying on one main ceiling light

- Different textures layered together so the neutral tones still feel interesting

- A cosy armchair corner that utilises the space and makes the room feel more relaxed and lived in

- Subtle wallpaper behind the bed to add depth without overpowering the space

It’s often the small details that completely change how a room feels.

Comment or DM the word Discovery to book a call with us to see how we can help you with your next project.

Your kitchen island shouldn’t be the most uncomfortable seat in the house…Because if people never want to sit there for ...
12/05/2026

Your kitchen island shouldn’t be the most uncomfortable seat in the house…

Because if people never want to sit there for long… something’s definitely missing.

In this project, we focused on the details that soften a kitchen and make it feel connected to the rest of the home:

- Upholstered bar stools that feel comfortable enough to actually sit in for hours

- Different styles of lighting to stop the space feeling cold or overly functional

- Patterns and fabrics repeated subtly across the room to make everything feel pulled together

- Warm timber flooring to balance the darker cabinetry and add some softness underfoot

- Window treatments that frame the space beautifully

It’s this type of layering that makes a kitchen feel finished without losing the warmth and practicality a family home needs.

Save this for your future kitchen project.

Before you buy 12 paint samples… read this.So many people start a redecoration project with colour first and then wonder...
07/05/2026

Before you buy 12 paint samples… read this.

So many people start a redecoration project with colour first and then wonder why the room still doesn’t feel quite right.

Because refreshing a space is rarely just about the walls.
Here’s what we look at before making a single paint decision:

1️⃣ Start with everything already in the room
Flooring, curtains, sofas, artwork, lighting.
Paint has to work with those pieces rather than fight against them.

2️⃣ Watch the light properly
The same colour can feel warm in one room and flat in another.
Always test shades in the actual space, morning to evening.

3️⃣ Decide how you want it to feel
Calm? Cosy? Lighter? Muted?
Mood is a much better starting point than making decisions based on current trends.

4️⃣ Use what you already love
A favourite rug, armchair or piece of art can become the foundation of the whole scheme.

5️⃣ Think beyond paint
Sometimes the room doesn’t need a new colour… it needs better lighting, updated curtains, a larger rug or a smarter layout.

That’s when a refresh starts to feel like a transformation.
Small changes, done properly, make the biggest difference.

Follow along for more tips on your next home project.

If your hallway feels like a dumping ground… this is for you.Hallways work hard. It seems to become the natural dumping ...
05/05/2026

If your hallway feels like a dumping ground… this is for you.

Hallways work hard.
It seems to become the natural dumping ground for shoes, bags, keys, letters, parcels, dog leads and everything else in between!

But it’s also the first thing you see when you walk through the door.

So how do you make it both practical and beautiful at the same time?

Here’s how we approach a hallway when we’re designing it for a family home:

1️⃣ Start with flooring that can cope
Hallways take a lot of traffic, so choose something durable that still adds character. Patterned tiles or a runner with stair rods instantly lifts the space while making it practical and durable for day to day life.

2️⃣ Keep the palette calm
Softer tones help a hallway feel brighter, bigger and less chaotic. Subtle wallpaper and warm neutrals will add depth without overwhelming the space.

3️⃣ Add soft lighting
Ceiling lights alone can feel really harsh. A wall light or slim lamp on a console creates a warmer welcome (and helps when you’re searching for your keys!).

4️⃣ Create a drop zone
A narrow console, tray for keys, mirror and a basket for bits and pieces can completely change how organised the space feels as you walk in.

5️⃣ Storage for real life
Hooks, benches and cupboards can be built in to make a space work harder for you.

Save this for when your hallway starts driving you mad.
If you’d like expert help rethinking your home, comment DISCOVERY and we’ll be in touch to book your discovery appointment with us.

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From dark and dated… to calm and light.This bathroom transformation is one of our favourites.The original space felt hea...
03/05/2026

From dark and dated… to calm and light.

This bathroom transformation is one of our favourites.

The original space felt heavy and closed in -
dark wood, tired finishes, and it was definitely not making the most of the layout.

So we completely reimagined it:

✔ Light grey bespoke joinery to instantly lift and open up the space
✔ Soft, layered lighting to create warmth (not just brightness)
✔ Elegant marble detailing to bring in that quiet, elevated feel

The result is a bathroom that feels bigger, brighter and effortlessly calm.

Still practical - just far more beautiful to live with every day.

Swipe to see the full before → after.

✨ Thinking about transforming your own space?

Comment DISCOVERY and we’ll be in touch to book your discovery appointment.

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16 High Street
Wetherby
LS226LT

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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