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From Brief to Build: Our Interior Design Process

TXTURED’s structured approach to luxury interior design that keeps projects on budget, on time and under control across residential and commercial work in Cheshire and beyond.

How to Invest Wisely When Designing a Kitchen That Lasts

When planning a kitchen renovation, knowing where to invest, and where to be selective , makes all the difference. From worktops and cabinetry to lighting and finishes, this guide shares where budget has the greatest impact, informed by our experience delivering luxury kitchens.

Step Inside this Stunning North London Period Home by TXTURED

In this North London home, TXTURED explores a different kind of transformation. Rather than dramatic reinvention, the project focuses on refinement, restoring rhythm, calm and cohesion through considered materials, bespoke detailing and a quietly confident design language.

Colour Trends for 2026: Simon Mayhew’s Expert Predictions

Looking ahead to 2026, interior colour is shifting towards warmer, more grounded tones. From golden ochre to olive green and beige brown, this post explores paint colours that create homes with comfort, character and lasting appeal.

Earthy hues, soft curves and the return of real luxury: how homes will look in 2026

Homes in 2026 are shifting away from glossy, show-home perfection and towards warmth, texture and quiet confidence. Expect earthy hues, softer curves, layered lighting and materials that feel as good as they look - designed for real life.

Why Robin-Egg Blue is the New Neutral

Robin-egg blue is fast becoming the new neutral. Soft, fresh and quietly uplifting, it brings light and calm without feeling cold, working beautifully with woods, stones and warm whites for a timeless, easy-to-live-with backdrop.

Kitchen Worktop Trends for 2026: A Designer’s Guide

Kitchen worktops set the tone for how your kitchen looks, feels and functions. As we head into 2026, worktop trends are moving away from anything flashy towards materials and colours that are timeless and practical.

Why Zellige Tiles Are Having a Major Moment And What Alicia Silverstone’s Kitchen Gets Exactly Right

Zellige tiles are everywhere right now and for good reason. Their handmade texture brings instant warmth and character. Alicia Silverstone’s kitchen shows exactly how to use them: softly imperfect, quietly luxurious and effortlessly timeless.

Interior Design Trends 2026 Predictions

Our 2026 preditctions focuses on warmth, texture, and longevity. Honest materials, precise lighting, calm acoustics, and layouts that feel effortless.

Take a Look Inside Our Client Presentations

How TXTURED presents design so you feel the result before it exists. Scent sets the mood, burl wood trays hold the scheme, drawings and renders remove guesswork, and decisions become clear.

Boutique Café Interior Design in Manchester and Cheshire

How TXTURED designs cafés that people share and return to. Clear flow, layered light, calm acoustics, durable materials, and distinctive finishes that age well.

Elevate Your High-End Renovation

A focused guide to the five choices that lift a renovation from good to exceptional. Doors, lighting, joinery, drapery, and stone used with intent.

Chequerboard Tiles, Timeless Design With A Modern Edge | TXTURED

Why chequerboard tiles still work. History, colour ideas, room-by-room tips, and examples from TXTURED. Make your bathroom or kitchen feel grounded and fresh.

Kitchen Designs we love at TXTURED

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