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7 Great Reasons to Use an Interior Designer
Good interior design can significantly impact a property's value and contribute to its market appeal, aesthetics, functionality, and...

Susan Van Meter
Apr 14, 2024


From Bland to Beautiful, a Bloomsbury Townhouse Refurbishment
At Susan Van Meter, our interior design projects cover most parts of London. One of our completed projects, a four-storey property in a...

Susan Van Meter
Apr 7, 2023


Essential Preparation for a Successful Refurbishment.
Preparation is fundamental and essential when considering any type of property refurbishment; from a single room to a complete apartment...

Susan Van Meter
Mar 13, 2023


Our Christmas Gift To You!
With only 8 weeks to Christmas, it’s a good time to start thinking about that New Year project. In spite of the economic turmoil, here at...

Susan Van Meter
Nov 5, 2022


Healthy Paints update - the best non-toxic paints for your home.
I see new paint companies coming onto the market frequently, so, I thought it best to update my list of sustainable and healthy interior...

Susan Van Meter
Sep 10, 2022


Trade Discounts: How Interior Designers Can Save You Money
Product purchasing for an interior design project.

Susan Van Meter
Jul 23, 2022


Project Highlight: Creating A Perfectly Imperfect Home
Behind The Scenes Look at Our Wabi-Sabi Inspired Project For A Young Professional Family.

Susan Van Meter
Jun 16, 2022


Ukrainian Design Spotlight
Ukraine is a country rich in culture and creativity. Thriving with talented architects and interior designers. Here we will highlight them.

Susan Van Meter
Mar 30, 2022


Eco-Kitchen: Worktops & Backsplash
Natural stone, mainly granite, has dominated kitchen and bathroom design. Quartz is having it's turn in the spotlight

Susan Van Meter
Feb 8, 2022


Eco-Kitchen: Cabinets & Storage
I believe our kitchens should be designed and built to last. They should be timeless, but with lots of personality and character - which...

Susan Van Meter
Feb 7, 2022


Eco-Kitchen: Layout & Open Plan Pros and Cons
The kitchen is no longer just a practical and functional preparation space. With a shift towards socializing in the kitchen, it’s become...

Susan Van Meter
Feb 7, 2022


Light Your Fire With Our Christmas Eco Tips!
The image of a roaring fire and stockings hung from the mantel is an image many of us have grown up with. It immediately says "Christmas...

Susan Van Meter
Dec 2, 2021


Step 4 - Water - Five Steps for Designing a Sustainable Luxury Bathroom!
We all know that water is a precious resource but as population growth continues unabated, so too does our demand for water. Couple this...

Susan Van Meter
Aug 8, 2021


Step 3 - Marble Alternatives - Five Steps for Designing a Sustainable Luxury Bathroom!
MARBLE - SHOULD WE USE IT? Here at SVM Interiors, we are creating homes with an emphasis on the health and wellness of families,...

Susan Van Meter
Aug 1, 2021


Step 2 - Sanitaryware - Five Steps to Designing a Sustainable Luxury Bathroom!
Here at SVM Interiors, we are creating homes with an emphasis on the health and wellness of families, individuals, and our planet, by...

Susan Van Meter
Jul 24, 2021


Can a bathroom be Luxurious and Sustainable?
Can we really use the word sustainable with the word luxury in the same sentence, surely they are complete opposites to each other? Here...

Susan Van Meter
Jun 27, 2021


Residential listed building consent and what it means?
Do you know when to apply? As we work in London on luxury residential interior designed homes, some of our projects fall into the listed...

Susan Van Meter
Jun 13, 2021


What Does An Interior Designer Do?
What do interior designers do?

Susan Van Meter
Mar 28, 2021


So, You Want a Healthy Home?
Healthy Homes - What does it actually mean? After all, we’ve been through over the past two years; our homes have become the main setting...

Susan Van Meter
Mar 18, 2021


How To Design Delicious Dining Rooms That Don't Cost The Earth!
Delicious Dining Rooms. Are they redundant now? Do we need a separate dining room anymore? This is an age-old topic and one that won’t go...

Susan Van Meter
Feb 14, 2021
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