By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Right, let's get one thing straight before we dive in. The only trend that truly matters is designing for your buyers, tenants, or guests. Full stop. But hear me out, because 2026 is looking rather different. There's a shift towards design that actually makes commercial sense. Design with staying power. Design that won't have you ripping it all out in 18 months because it screams "so 2026." See, for example, this article by Home

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors I've spent enough time with SME property developers to know one thing for sure: if the numbers don't work, the design doesn't matter. But the right interior design upgrades can directly increase a property's value and reduce time on the market. In 2025, savvy developers are prioritising design-led decisions that drive ROI, improve buyer perception and help their developments stand out. This isn't about pretty scatter cushions or

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Interior design isn't just decoration. It is one of the key components of your commercial strategy. It shapes how people experience a space, how long they stay, and crucially, how much they'll pay to be there. Unlike your architect, planning consultant or principal contractor, an interior designer’s work appears to come together towards the end of a build, but that doesn’t mean they should be brought in last. Every project we wor

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Yes, I am! I’m already on it. At the time of writing, there are exactly 64 days until Christmas  and if you’re anything like me, you’ll leave it until December, then promise yourself (again) that next year will be different. Sound familiar? If you’re planning to do a bit of early shopping around Yorkshire, here’s some inspiration for you. Especially if your friends and family appreciate good food, beautiful interiors and thoughtf

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors I’m here to tackle the big 6 questions and I’ve left my favourite one til last. If you...

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors 1. “When should I bring in an interior designer?” As soon as you start thinking about the...

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors 1. ‘Buyers want everything neutral.’ Developers often believe white is safe. And it is....

If you’re searching for an interior designer for property developers or investors, and you’re wondering about WildKind Interiors, here’s what makes us unique.

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors A new   Zoopla House Price Index report  says that homes needing a price reduction take...

Written by Louise Wynne, founder of WildKind Interiors. Timeless, versatile, and always chic; stripes are one of those patterns that just...

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors This week I’m feeling seasonal! Like I can feel the change of the seasons already and...

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Some buildings have presence. St Mary’s Mission Church in Derbyshire is one of them, a...

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Let’s get straight to it, no messing today! You’ve spent time, money, and brainpower...

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors If you're thinking of putting an empty property on the market "just to see what happens" before you commit to staging or doing any work on it, you know what I'm going to say… please don't. And you're of course thinking, "Yeah! Yeah! She would say that." But if you know me by now, I hope you know that's not my style. I say it with the best of intentions and with (almost) 20 years of experience styling properties for sale across th

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Tenant expectations shift from one decade to another. In 2025, if your rental property...

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors If you’re tackling a commercial-to-residential conversion, whether it’s a pub, a mill, or...

Written by Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Here we are. The final blog in the 7 Elements of Interior Design  series. We’ve...

Rental Growth Is Slowing; Here’s How Design Can Help You Attract & Hold Onto Great Tenants

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors Let’s be honest folks, if your holiday let or serviced accommodation  isn’t Instagrammable...

Written by Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind Interiors It’s been, ahem, some time since we dived into the 7 Elements of Interior Design...