• About this award-winning interior design blog
    • Press and Mentions
    • Legal
      • Privacy Policy
      • Cookie Policy
    • Contact me
  • Inspiration for the home
    • Appliances
    • Artwork
    • Bathroom
    • Bedroom
    • Biophilic Design
    • Books
    • Colour
    • Flooring
    • Furniture
    • Garden
    • Heating
    • Hotels
    • Interviews
    • Interior Accessories
    • Kitchen
    • Lighting
    • Technology
    • Trend
    • Wallcoverings
    • Window Treatments
  • Get interior design inspiration in your inbox
The Design Sheppard

Interior design inspiration for the modern home

  • About this award-winning interior design blog
    • Press and Mentions
    • Legal
      • Privacy Policy
      • Cookie Policy
    • Contact me
  • Inspiration for the home
    • Appliances
    • Artwork
    • Bathroom
    • Bedroom
    • Biophilic Design
    • Books
    • Colour
    • Flooring
    • Furniture
    • Garden
    • Heating
    • Hotels
    • Interviews
    • Interior Accessories
    • Kitchen
    • Lighting
    • Technology
    • Trend
    • Wallcoverings
    • Window Treatments
  • Get interior design inspiration in your inbox
Skip to content
  • A plumber in blue overalls fixing pipes in a wall

    Construction

    How to Prevent Costly Water Damage at Home

    November 17, 2024

    Water damage at home can have devastating effects and cause the need for costly repairs. But you can take action to prevent water damage.

    Continue Reading
  • Home gym in garden room

    Construction

    What You Need to Get Started on Your Home Gym

    October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

    Transforming a spare room or garage into a home gym can help us to stay active, save time & money. But what should we include in a home gym?

    Continue Reading
  • A modern home with bi-fold wooden garage doors

    Construction

    How to Choose the Best Garage Doors For Your Home

    October 17, 2024October 30, 2024

    What do you need to consider when choosing the best garage doors for your home that look great and work with with your home’s aesthetic?

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    How to Maintain and Upgrade an Old House

    September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

    Buying an old house compared to a new build means you may have to take extra care to ensure that it is safe, energy-efficient and looks good.

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    6 Practical Additions to Maximise Space at Home

    September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

    When you need to maximise space at home there are a number of home additional that will give you the extra room you need. Here we look at 6.

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    Everything You Need to Know to Renovate Your Garage

    September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

    If you decide to renovate your garage to benefit from the extra space, there are certain things to consider and plan to make it successful.

    Continue Reading
  • A detached house with a large garden on a sunny day

    Construction

    Better Home Exterior Design: Small Changes for Big Results

    August 23, 2024August 27, 2024

    There are a number of small changes you can make to a home exterior design to make a big impact and improve the curb appeal. What are they?

    Continue Reading
  • A sold sign on a brick wall

    Construction

    4 Proven Ways to Get a Quick House Sale

    August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

    Once you decide to move you want it to happen fast. Get a quick house sale by doing these 4 things to attract and convert potential buyers.

    Continue Reading
  • A man on a house roof fixing the tiles

    Construction

    Excited About Your New Home? Don’t Skip These Essential Tasks

    August 18, 2024August 18, 2024

    Before you jump into decorating your new home, these are the essential tasks for new homeowners that you really shouldn’t skip.

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    Move or Renovate: How to Know When It’s Time to Relocate

    July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

    What factors should you take into account when deciding whether to move or renovate your home to meet your needs.

    Continue Reading
  • A man on a house roof fixing the tiles

    Construction

    How to Keep Your Home Well-Maintained and Safe

    July 15, 2024November 4, 2024

    Why is household maintenance so important, what tasks should you be undertaking and how much should you expect to spend on your home?

    Continue Reading
  • Garden

    How to Choose the Best Driveway Surface?

    July 2, 2024August 21, 2024

    A new driveway is great way to boost your home’s curb appeal, but what is the best driveway surface and how do you choose the right option?

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    How To Make a Statement Staircase for Your Home

    June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

    An often overlooked part of your home could be transformed into the statement staircase you’ve always dreamed of. Here are 15 inspiring ideas you may want to explore.

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    How Can Professional Home Inspections Protect You & Your Property?

    May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

    Regular home inspections can improve the value of your home, improve energy efficiency, ensure your safety and give you peace of mind.

    Continue Reading
  • A minimal clutter-free living room for better home health

    Furniture

    How to Easily Create More Living Space at Home

    May 26, 2024May 26, 2024

    When your home starts to feel a bit cramped, what can you do to make it feel larger and create more living space? I share 13 top tips to try.

    Continue Reading
  • Furniture

    5 Easy Ways to Create More Storage at Home

    May 25, 2024May 25, 2024

    What do you do when you need to create more storage at home? Try these five creative solutions to keep your home clutter-free.

    Continue Reading
  • Loft Conversion - Living Room - Velux Cabrio balcony windows

    Construction

    Planning a Loft Conversion: 15 Important Things to Know

    May 23, 2024May 28, 2024

    Planning a loft conversion is more complicated than you might think. These tips should help you cover all the bases before work starts.

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    Slow Renovating: 10 Simple Ways to Update Your Home Over Time

    April 24, 2024April 25, 2024

    How to take an intentional approach to upgrading your home by adopting the slow renovating method & taking your time to make it work for you

    Continue Reading
  • Interior Accessories

    18 Attractive Ways to Use Cork at Home

    March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

    There are more ways to use cork at home than you can probably think of. This sustainable and circular material is also extremely versatile.

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    9 Valuable Tips to Make Your Home Renovation More Successful

    January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

    Designing your own home is about more than just looks. These valuable home renovation tips will help you navigate the logistics.

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    5 Simple Things to Consider When Designing Your House

    January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

    Doing a Grand Design may seem like a great idea but what are some of the main things to consider when designing your house from scratch?

    Continue Reading
  • three paint brushes and tester pots of terracotta paint

    Construction

    6 Of The Most Important Benefits Of Home Improvements

    December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

    What are the main benefits to be had from undertaking home improvements?

    Continue Reading
  • Loft Conversion - Living Room - Velux Cabrio windows with blinds

    Construction

    Investing Wisely: Proven Ways To Add Value To Your Home

    November 15, 2023November 16, 2023

    We share a selection of the main home improvement jobs that you can do to add value to your home and boost its appeal

    Continue Reading
  • Construction

    How To Master Interior Design Project Management

    November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

    To ensure the successful outcome of your home design project you will need to implement these interior design project management strategies.

    Continue Reading
  • Posts navigation

    Older posts
    Back to top

    Subscribe

    The Design Sheppard will use the information you provide on this form to stay in touch with you and to provide weekly updates about new content featured on The Design Sheppard.

    Privacy Policy

    Follow us on Instagram

    staceyjsheppard

    View

    Jul 14

    Open
    This place is beautiful.

I am so lucky to have @nkukulife right on my doorstep. I have to drive past it on my way to the office everyday and it's always so tempting to pop in. 

What I love most about it is not only the expansive feel of the space with the high vaulted ceilings but the fact that everything inside makes me feel a special kind of way. 

You all know by now that I'm obsessed with biophilic design and there is just so much that fits this concept at Nkuku. So many natural materials and so much texture. 

Come with me and take a look around the store. 

#Nkuku #BiophilicDesign #TexturedInteriors #NaturalHome #NaturalHomeDecor #Naturalmaterials #HomeFurnishing
    27 5

    staceyjsheppard

    View

    Jul 1

    Open
    [Ad] Technical design, master craftsmanship, and exquisite materials are required to create stunning oak framed buildings. 

Ever since I was a little kid, religiously watching @kevin.mccloud1 on @granddesignstv, I dreamed of one day embarking on my very own Grand Design. The idea of building my own home, exactly to my specification, felt like an ambition worth having. 

That dream home looked remarkably like the gorgeous timber-framed homes created by @carpenter_oak with their beautiful beams, floor-to-ceiling windows and honest, authentic materials. 

So when I was invited on a press trip to learn all about how Carpenter Oak works with architects, contractors and self-builders to bring their visions to life, excited doesn't even begin to cover it. 

During the trip we stayed @gitcombe, a holiday let that was designed and built by the team at Carpenter Oak, so we could fully experience such a home.

There we heard all about the employee-owned company, their impressive history and their many projects across the UK and beyond. 

We then headed to the yard in Buckfast to see the master craftsmen at work, and get some hands-on experience building our very own scale model of an oak framed building.

Do I still dream of building my own Grand Design one day? Absolutely! And especially if I had a team like Carpenter Oak bringing their passion, and expertise to the project. 

What about you? Ever considered a timber framed home? 

#CarpenterOak #timberframe #OakFramedBuilding #timberframehouse #timberframehomes #oakframedbuildings #selfbuildhomes
#selfbuilders #presstrip #Buckfast #YardTour #UniqueHomes #ArchitecturalHomes
    21 2

    staceyjsheppard

    View

    Jun 29

    Open
    Imagine spending summer hanging out here! 

That's absolutely what I plan to do as it's my local just down the road @blackpoolsandsdevon 

Yesterday was the opening event for the newly relaunched restaurant and bar which has been beautifully designed and refurbished and features lots of gorgeous goodness from @nkukulife to give it those relaxed biophilic vibes. 

I can't wait to grab a drink and perch myself under the tiki beach parasol outside. The new menu looks tantalizingly good and with those views while you dine, why would you go anywhere else! 

I'm looking forward to spending summer at the beach and soaking up all the cool coastal vibes that Blackpool Sands will be offering up over the next few months.

Credit to everyone involved in breathing new life into this stunning location. This really is what summer dreams are made of ⛱️ 🌞 🌊🏄‍♀️🍹🍦🕶️🥙🪇

#summervibing #beachcafe #BlackpoolSands #DevonisHeaven #BeachBarViews #BeachVibin #SummerBeachNights #DartmouthDevon #DevonBeach #OpeningNight #LaunchParty #BeachHolidays #UKBeachHoliday #SeaViewBar #SeaViews #SeasideLife #SeasideDecor #Nkuku
    33 13

    staceyjsheppard

    View

    Jun 16

    Open
    The most stunning flooring I have ever seen (probably!).

I kid you not, I have never been so excited about flooring and I have been writing about residential home interiors since the dawn of ages (ok since 2007).

Botanic Concrete is part of the Muse Collection from @quickstepfloors and combines the beauty of natural stone
with the benefits of laminate with a statement botanical twist. 

The concrete-look laminate flooring features delicate wildflower designs lightly sprinkled on the surface. From a distance, you don’t even notice them but when you take a closer look it appears that someone has sprinkled teeny tiny meadow flowers all over the floor. The result is a hybrid floor with a terrazzo effect that suits minimalist and eclectic interiors alike. WHAT A DREAM!

So dreamy in fact that this flooring is now installed in my own kitchen. (These photos are not my kitchen sadly!) And I'm planning to install it in my hallway too. And maybe the living room. That's how much I love it! 

There is a full interview with Anastasiia Kudashova, Chief Designer at Quick-Step over on my blog if you'd like to know more about this incredibly gorgeous flooring. 

[This is not an advert. I bought this flooring with my own money. But Quick-Step did kindly give me a press discount]

What do you think? Does this concrete wild-flower terazzo combo make your heart skip a beat too? 

Let me know in the comments. 

#Quickstep #QuickstepFlooring #Flooring #LaminateFlooring #BotanicConcrete #FlooringPorn #ConcreteFlooring #TerrazzoFlooring #TerrazzoFloor #TerrazzoFloors #LaminateFloors #BiophilicDesign #BiophilicFlooring #NatureInspiredFlooring
    30 9

    staceyjsheppard

    View

    Jun 13

    Open
    [AD] I've just been away on a press trip with @carpenter_oak and for the first time ever it was in Devon. In fact, just 17 mins away from my home. Unheard of!! 

During the press trip I stayed at the most gorgeous venue. The @gitcombe estate, just outside Dartmouth, is home to Gitcombe house, a selection of holiday cottages and Gitcombe Retreat. 

I had the pleasure of staying at Gitcombe Retreat which is a beautiful oak framed building. The frame was designed and installed by Carpenter Oak, hence us staying there. 

Gitcombe is the perfect venue for large groups who want to holiday in Devon together. It is suitable for intergenerational holidays, large family holidays, friendship group holidays or even business retreats. 

The facilities are fantastic and include an indoor and outdoor pool, two hot tubs, tennis courts, a kids play park, and a soft play area. 

The rooms are beautifully designed and decorated. And the service we received was first class. The views of the rolling Devon hills are to die for and it is so incredibly peaceful due to its rural location. 

Gitcombe is a family-run business in a beautiful location. Believe me, I know, I live here. 

This is not an advert. I'm just sharing because if you follow me, and you love well designed, beautiful spaces, you're probably going to be interested in Gitcombe too. 

#TheDesignSheppard #Gitcombe #GitcombeEstate #UniqueHomes #DevonHome #DevonHolidayHomes #DevonFamilyHoliday #VisitDevon #OakFramedBuilding #CarpenterOak #IntergenerationalHoliday #HolidayHome #EscapeToTheCountry #DiscoverDartmouth
    23 11

    staceyjsheppard

    View

    Jun 8

    Open
    On Thursday evening I attended the grand opening of @societyhouse_ in Buckfastleigh, Devon. This 9000 square foot outlet warehouse is home to a fantastic selection of distinctive homeware and furniture sourced from around the world to help transform your house into a unique home you can be proud of. 

If you're looking for something different at great prices, this place is definitely worth exploring. Very exciting that it's right on my doorstep! 

#SocietyHouse #InteriorsOutlet #UniqueHomewares #UniqueHomes #GrandOpeningParty #BuckfastLeigh #DevonHomeMagazine #DevonLife #DevonHomes
    23 2
    Load More… Follow on Instagram
    Copyright 2024 The Design Sheppard | Site design by Station Seven