Posted on 14 Sep, 2020

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Posted on 12 Aug, 2020

If you’re interested in interior design and its accessories, then it's essential that you keep on top of the most recent trends in the industry. After four months of lockdown, home decorating has played an important part in many people's lives; and as we get well into the second half of 2020, that shows no signs of abating.

So, what are the latest trends that you should be aware of?

It’s a rather dramatic name for a fairly simple concept. Grandmillenial style combines a modern aesthetic with retro elements. At its heart, it’s about taking a modern interior and embellishing it with vintage pieces. These could be carefully curated antiques, reclaimed furniture, or pieces of décor inhe... Continue reading >

Posted in: Interior Design

Posted on 29 Jul, 2020

In the current climate, searching for a job can often be disheartening. With the recent lockdown and current safety measures in place thanks to COVID-19, job-hunting is a different experience to what it once was. In face of the challenges in front of you, it’s easy to become dejected and demotivated.

However, that can soon become a slippery slope towards self-doubt and even depression. At Careers in Design, we have seen the job market at its best and worst over many years and know how important it is to keep searching and trying. Here are some simple hints and tips to keep yourself motivated during your job search.

Always remember, no matter how long your job search takes, there is a role out there that i... Continue reading >

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Posted on 22 Jul, 2020

Product design is a competitive market. Every designer in the business is trying to create something innovative that combines aesthetic appeal with functionality. Here are just some striking examples of kitchen gadgets that caught our eye with their exciting design.

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Posted on 01 Jul, 2020

Every one of us has wandered into an immaculately-decorated show home at one time or another and wondered why we can’t achieve that same effect ourselves. From the pristine decoration, to perfectly-matched furniture and eye-catching accessories – it all seems so divorced from reality.

In truth, there’s no reason you can't recreate the effortless elegance of a show home in your own house. At Careers in Design, we deal with hundreds of professional interior designers who know just how to give any property the show home look.

Here are a handful of tips on how to go about it.

Whilst we mostly save upholstery for sitting on, incorporating it into the bedroom or any other room creates a... Continue reading >

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Posted on 10 Jun, 2020

Summer is on its way, bringing in its wake barbecues, picnics, salads and other meals that require minimal use of the kitchen. But then again the weather can be changeable and although we are still restricted on gatherings, the kitchen is the heart of the family home and somewhere we all tend to spend a lot of time in. As a result the design of the kitchen is key and kitchen design jobs are always in demand. But what’s hot and what’s not in the summer of 2020? Just as important: what should you use to fit out your new kitchen – European brands or bespoke British handmade furniture?

Stone worktops are seeing a huge resurgence at the moment. They manage to combine the natural and the sterile in the... Continue reading >

Posted in: Kitchen Design