Your New Favourite Room May Already Be in Your House: The Ultimate Guide to Media and Music Rooms
Your New Favourite Room May Already Be in Your House: The Ultimate Guide to Media and Music Rooms If you are dreaming of a dedicated space to unwind, watch your favourite films, or immerse yourself in music, you might be surprised to learn that you do not need to build an extension or excavate a […]
Why AI Cannot Design Your Home?
Why AI Cannot Design Your Home? AI interior design is everywhere right now, and I completely understand why. It is brilliant for generating ideas, collating references, and starting a conversation about aesthetics. But AI interior design cannot design your house. It cannot stand in your kitchen and feel that the island is too close to […]
Investing in a Healthy Home: Beyond the Surface of Wellness Design
Investing in a Healthy Home: Beyond the Surface of Wellness Design Investing in a healthy home goes far beyond adding a recovery room or a home gym; it is about the very fabric of the building and the invisible elements that dictate how a space feels and functions. As an interior designer working extensively across […]
Elevating Your Home with Dedicated Wellness Spaces
Elevating Your Home with Dedicated Wellness Spaces As an interior designer, I am constantly observing how our relationship with our homes evolves. In recent years, and particularly as we move through spring—a season inherently linked to renewal—I have seen a significant shift in what clients consider essential. We are no longer just designing for aesthetics […]
Is Circadian Rhythm Lighting Worth the Investment for Your Home?
Is Circadian Rhythm Lighting Worth the Investment for Your Home? Lighting is the single most powerful tool in interior design, and it is the one we most consistently underestimate. We will spend weeks deliberating over the perfect shade of paint and invest significant sums in a beautifully crafted sofa, yet the quality of light that […]
Beyond Space: Creating Extensions That Enhance Your Well-Being
Beyond Space: A Homeowner’s Guide to Wellness-Focused Extensions When planning a home extension, the primary focus is often on gaining square footage. We dream of larger kitchens, more spacious living areas, or an extra bedroom. But what if an extension could offer something more profound? What if it could become a dedicated space that actively […]
The Art of Giving: What Our Homes Teach Us After the Holidays
The Art of Giving: What Our Homes Teach Us After the Holidays The holidays have passed, the decorations are coming down, and your home is settling back into its everyday rhythm. But before you move forward into 2026, there’s something profound your home is trying to teach you about the art of giving—and it has […]
Now Is the Time: Why 2026 Is Your Year to Transform Your Home
Now Is the Time: Why 2026 Is Your Year to Transform Your Home As the year draws to a close, our thoughts naturally turn to the future. We set intentions, we make plans, and we dream of the possibilities that a new year holds. For many of us, those dreams are intrinsically linked to our […]
The Soul of a Home: How Circadian Lighting and Feng Shui Create Harmonious Spaces
The Soul of a Home: How Circadian Lighting and Feng Shui Create Harmonious Spaces For centuries, ancient wisdom has taught us that a home has a soul, an energy that profoundly impacts our well-being. In the practice of Feng Shui, this is the flow of chi, the life force that animates our surroundings. In our […]
A Sanctuary in the Making: Your Essential Guide to Renovating a Listed Building
A Sanctuary in the Making: Your Essential Guide to Renovating a Listed Building There is a certain magic to a listed building. It is a home that has stood the test of time, a silent witness to history, and a canvas for a new chapter—your own. At Katie Malik Design Studio, we believe that these […]
