Celebrating 7 Years of Wells and Maguire
As we write this, it’s twenty past four on a weekday afternoon. We’re currently on a site install, munching on ham sandwiches and Hula Hoops to refuel (!) and have been reminiscing about the past few years, following our 7th year in business this month. On the 16th of March, 2018, we (Danielle & Emily) […]
Tales of Transformation: A Living Room in Monmouthshire
We really enjoyed bringing you our first tale of transformation at the start of the year (if you missed it, catch up here). For that reason, we’ve decided to spotlight another successful makeover this month. This time, we’re featuring a stunning living room in an old school building-turned-private home on the South Wales border. Covered […]
Tales of Transformation: A Master Bathroom in Surrey
We don’t know about you, but for us, the start of a new year always sparks conversations about transformation and growth. Whether in our personal lives or within Wells and Maguire, we’re constantly seeking out areas to improve. That’s why we thought we’d kick off January’s blog with the launch of our ‘Tales of Transformation’ […]
5 Key Lessons We Were Reminded of in 2024
We initially planned to write about the lessons we learnt this year. However, as we sat down to reflect (with mince pies in hand, of course!), it became clear that 2024 was more about reinforcing timeless business lessons rather than discovering entirely new ones. (Running a business has a funny way of reminding you to […]
How to Style Your Home for Winter
Given that timeless interior design plays a central role in our work, it may not come as a surprise that many of the tips we shared in our “How to Style Your Home for Autumn” blog apply to winter, too. For that reason, when it comes to wintry colour palettes, fabric choices, lighting, and storage […]
How to Create a Boutique-Hotel Inspired Bedroom
At this time of year, magazines are filled with images of beautiful boutique hotels offering quintessentially cosy stays across the UK. If you’re anything like us, you’ll find yourself swooning over the design inspiration they provide and wanting to transport yourself there in an instant! With that in mind, as many of us gear up […]
How to style your home for autumn
As daylight fades and temperatures fall, crisp leaves start lining pathways and streets. Our site visits are fuelled by pumpkin spice lattes. And – as interior designers – we can’t help but be inspired by the textures and colours that Autumn’s arrival brings, each year. (So much so that we use it as a welcomed […]
Are interior designers worth the investment?
With so many handy DIY tutorials doing the rounds on TikTok these days, when it comes to decorating your home, we’re the first people to say give it a go yourself! When your home needs more than just a lick of paint though, the benefits of hiring an interior designer come into their own. After […]
Our advice for aspiring interior designers
Once upon a time, the idea of being Directors of our own interior design firm was a pipe dream that felt somewhat out of reach. We both knew that interior design was an industry that appealed to us, of course. But the reality of being paid to design other peoples’ homes as our ‘proper job’ […]
6 easy ways to add character to a new build home
From the blank canvas that they offer and their energy-efficient design to the peace of mind that comes hand-in-hand with knowing that everything is brand new, there are numerous benefits of owning a newly built home. When it comes to character, however, we think it’s fair to say that they’re lacking somewhat! With that in […]
Meet The Designers – A Quickfire Q+A with Emily and Danielle
After six years of continuous hard work, we’re fortunate enough to be in a position where our diaries are consistently booked these days. In fact, truth be told, we’ve pinched ourselves on numerous occasions over the past few months, when we’ve reflected on how far we’ve come since launching Wells and Maguire back in 2018. […]
Interior Design and Well-being
The Wells and Maguire team have always strived to promote well-being and mental health within our interiors, creating calming and happy environments for our clients. We know the past few years have been tough and the impacts of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis have really affected everyone in different ways. Last year […]