The Rise of the ‘Girl Lair’: Katie Malik Featured in the Daily Mail
The Rise of the ‘Girl Lair’: Katie Malik Featured in the Daily Mail I am absolutely delighted to share that I was recently featured in the Daily Mail, discussing a design trend that is incredibly close to my heart: the rise of the ‘girl lair’.For years, we’ve heard all about the ‘man cave’—a place for […]
Designing Harmony- July 2026
Designing Harmony: Katie Malik’s Holistic Interior Design Approach in Absolutely Essex I am absolutely thrilled to share a recent feature published in Absolutely Essex magazine, titled “Designing Harmony.” In this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to reflect on my journey from studying linguistics at Cambridge to founding Katie Malik Design Studio back in 2014.We […]
New Family Home- Cambridgeshire
Back to portfolio new build family home, cambridgeshire Enquire new build family home, cambridgeshire Residential | Family House Renovation new build family Home, cambridgeshire Location: Comberton, Cambridgeshire Brief: Our clients engaged us from the very beginning of their new build project to create a comfortable, timeless family home full of character — a place they […]
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 […]
The News Talk Radio- April 2026
Things you can do to optimise your home for love and relationships In this Newstalk Moncrieff interview, I explore the intriguing question: could your decor be keeping you single? Speaking with Tom Dunne, I discuss how the way we design our homes can reflect our confidence, personal energy and readiness for connection. Tune in for […]
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 […]
Inspire-The Daily Mail- April 2026
Things you can do to revive your love life In a feature article for the Daily Mail’s Inspire section (April 27, 2026), writer Jane Alexander explores the concept of a “man-repelling” house. After being single for a decade, Jane consulted me to investigate whether her home is to blame for her lack of romance. I explained […]
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 […]
