Punchy or Playful?

We'll always go for a punchy look in a downstairs loo, with a really fun wallpaper or some color," she says, "and we'll always wrap it onto the ceiling to create that sense of being enveloped in a texture or pattern" - a good tip for a small or awkwardly shaped room too, such as a snug or a loft bedroom. Adding cheerful color or a playful note doesn't have to involve a wholesale redecoration of

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How to arrange pillows and scatter cushions?

At CDI, we believe that soft furnishings are the ‘pièce de résistance’ that helps elevates the entire look and feel of the room. For this week’s blog, we are going to be focusing on scatter cushions and pillows which come in an overwhelming variety of sizes, colours, and prints. They can be purchased of the shelf or made bespoke. With a wide variation, arranging them

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CDI Interviews : Alyssa

For this week’s CDI Interviews, I would like to introduce Alyssa, our Junior Interior Designer who joined the Cat Dal Interiors team a year ago.

Why did you get into design?

From a young age, I’ve always been creative, I loved drawing, taking photos, and making things. I would say that a big influenc

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The art of upholstering a sofa or armchair

Upholstering furniture is one of the oldest tricks in the books when it comes to Interior Design. There is an enormous abundance of fabrics to choose from, velvet to linen, small minimal patterns to large bold striking prints, the options are endless. Whether you have a beloved existing piece of furniture that requires reupholstering or you are planning to buy furniture and cannot quiet decide whi

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Our designers guide to lighting

Lighting plays such a big part when we’re designing a space. We feel it’s important to have access to plenty natural light within the home, as it can have such powerful effect on our mood, concentration and general well-being. We design our interiors to embrace natural light when possible and incorporate functional lighting where it’s needed, for example, home office, kitchen prep area or vanity m

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Our designer’s guide to stone vanity’s

The vanity is the main statement piece in any bathroom. It is a multi-functional design feature that can define the overall aesthetic of the bathroom space. A favourite design trick of ours when designing a vanity is incorporating a beautiful stone top and backsplash to bring a touch of luxury and elegance into the room. Whether you have a small or large budget in mind, we’re here to help our clie

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Let’s talk about headboards

One of the most important design decisions we make when designing a bedroom is the headboard. It’s the main focal point in the space and can really define the style of the room instantly. Whether you want a elevate your space or add a statement or some colour, we’re here to help our clients make the most out of their bedroom. Headboard or no headboard? We’ve certainly seen the no headboard trend g

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Our bespoke joinery designs

We love designing bespoke joinery for our clients, we feel a bespoke joinery offers much more flexibility and can be built around the shape of your room and home. Choosing to go for a bespoke service allows you to optimise storage, create a well-functioning space and tailor the style to suit you. At Cat Dal Interiors we have experience in designing a range of different types of fitted joinery, inc

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From matt black to rose gold: How we select our bathroom fittings

As interior designers we want you to help you make the most of your time spent at home, we love all the little details and creating a sense of luxury for our clients. We want our interiors to be uplifting, but most importantly we want to design spaces that will help you relax and unwind after a long day. Our bathrooms are places of retreat, our own little sanctuary to escape to- where you can shut

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