Lighting Period Properties in Brighton & Sussex: Expert Design Tips for Timeless Interiors Posted on July 28th, 2026 Understanding Your Period Property Every period property has its own personality. Original fireplaces, decorative cornicing, ceiling roses, sash windows, timber floors and traditional staircases all contribute to the home’s charm.… Read more
Small Living Room Ideas: 12 Designer Tricks to Make Your Space Look Bigger Posted on May 11th, 2026 1. Choose Light and Warm Colours Colour has a major impact on how large a room feels. Lighter shades reflect more natural light and instantly make a space appear more… Read more
Interior Design Trends for 2026: Creating Stylish, Comfortable Homes Posted on March 16th, 2026 1. Warm Minimalism: Simplicity with Comfort Minimalism has been popular for many years, but in 2026 it is evolving into something warmer and more inviting. Instead of stark white spaces… Read more
6 Ways to Give Your Home a Luxury Boutique Hotel Feel Posted on August 18th, 2025 Imagine stepping into your home and feeling the same sense of calm, sophistication, and curated beauty you experience in a luxury boutique hotel. The plush textures, the ambient lighting, the… Read more
How to Add Value to Your Brighton Property with Interior Design Posted on June 12th, 2025 First Impressions Matter: Transform Entrances & Hallways You only get one chance to make a first impression. Hallways and entryways, often narrow and overlooked in Brighton homes, can be transformed… Read more
The Art of Mixing Period and Modern Interior Design Posted on April 14th, 2025 If you’re lucky enough to own a period property in Brighton, you may find yourself wondering how to seamlessly blend the beauty of its historic features with the clean, fresh… Read more
Interior Design Trends for 2025: A Brighton Perspective Posted on February 7th, 2025 Grounding Colours: Our Coastal Palette The colours of Brighton’s coastline are making their way into our homes like never before. The deep blues of the English Channel, the warm taupes… Read more
Creating Interiors That Tell Your Family’s Story Posted on December 6th, 2024 Designing for Real Life Forget one-size-fits-all design. Each family has its own rhythm, its own personality. When I approach a project, I’m not just looking at square footage – I’m… Read more
How to Choose the Right Interior Designer in Brighton Posted on June 28th, 2024 Finding the perfect interior designer for your Brighton home can be a daunting task. With so many talented professionals in the area, how do you choose the one that best… Read more
The Role of Lighting in Interior Design Posted on May 3rd, 2024 Understanding Natural Light Natural light is a dynamic and powerful design element that varies greatly depending on the time of day, weather, and season. To make the most of natural… Read more
The Psychology of Colour in Interior Design Posted on February 29th, 2024 The Power of Colour Colour is not just a visual experience; it’s an emotional language. Studies in colour psychology reveal that different hues can influence our mood, behaviour, and even… Read more
6 Reasons to Use an Interior Designer? Posted on October 19th, 2023 Often at dinner parties I meet fabulously creative people with great style who question the necessity of hiring an interior designer. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with expressing your creativity… Read more
Exploring Modern Interior Design Posted on September 1st, 2023 Embracing Minimalism As a modern interior designer in Brighton, I understand that less is often more, and many of my residential interior design projects exemplify this philosophy. In a world… Read more
Period Properties in Brighton & Hove: Restoring and Renovating Interiors Posted on July 24th, 2023 1. Preserving the Character One of the best aspects of working on historic homes is the opportunity to preserve their unique character and architectural heritage. From Victorian-era villas to Georgian… Read more
The Benefits of Bespoke Cabinet Making & Joinery: Elevate Your Space Posted on June 23rd, 2023 1. Unparalleled Customisation One of the standout advantages of bespoke cabinet making and joinery is the unparalleled level of customisation it provides. Unlike mass-produced furniture, which can lack personality and… Read more
Interior Design Inspiration from Sussex Posted on May 25th, 2023 1. Charleston House Located near the village of Firle, is renowned for its association with the creative Bloomsbury Group, a collection of influential artists, writers, and intellectuals from the early… Read more
Interior Design Inspiration from Brighton Posted on April 28th, 2023 If you have a chance to explore Brighton & Hove, here are a few of my favourite places, where I draw interior design inspiration from. The Royal Pavilion The Royal… Read more
5 commercial interior design trends for 2022 Posted on March 28th, 2022 The past couple of years has seen our relationship with interior design change, especially when it comes to offices and other commercial interior spaces. As a well-versed commercial interior designer,… Read more
5 Interior design trends for 2022 Posted on November 19th, 2021 Warm cosy colours Winter gives us the perfect excuse to get cosy and a great way of doing this through interior design, is with the use of a strong colour… Read more
The Benefits of Bespoke Joinery Posted on July 12th, 2021 When working in our hometown of Brighton, where many of our clients live in apartments, its often the case that storage is at a premium. In apartment living, the best… Read more
What questions should you ask an Interior Designer? Posted on April 1st, 2021 Over the duration of your home redesign or renovation, you will get to know your interior designer, as most projects from start to finish take months, even years to complete. Read more
Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide Posted on December 10th, 2020 Contemporary A popular modern style, which incorporates both clean lines and comfort, an interior design style that is current, modern and ever changing. Contemporary style is both practical and beautiful… Read more
Commercial Interior Design – Tenerife Posted on October 30th, 2020 When I first started to brainstorm the main objectives with the client and management team, the key requirements in the brief were; intimate dining areas, good lighting, comfortable seating, a… Read more
What’s the Difference between Commercial and Residential Interior Design? Posted on September 30th, 2020 Though this blog explores the difference between residential and commercial interior design I should say upfront that the design principles are the same. Design after all, is design. At Pisani Designs we… Read more
Restaurant Interior Design – Tenerife Posted on August 21st, 2020 The Perla Gris client in Tenerife knows us well and after nine years of working together, Im happy to say, we have a great working relationship. The free flow of… Read more
Why do you need an interior architect ? Posted on June 23rd, 2016 Working as an interior designer in Brighton and Sussex, I regularly meet couples looking to extend their family home or fully refurbish, rather than incur the cost of moving. I’m… Read more
How an Interior Designer can assist with planning applications Posted on May 4th, 2016 Don’t be put off by planning applications, building control, even if they sound complex and time consuming. I hear so many building consent horror stories, “waiting for ages and then… Read more
Luxury Interior Design Tenerife Posted on April 29th, 2014 We are just putting together the finishes on the interior design for a new build private residence in Tenerife. This has a been a long term job for us, 15… Read more