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THE INTERIOR DESIGNER NICOLA HARDING

WITH more than 12 years’ experience of running her own interior design practice, Nicola Harding knows all about managing residential projects, large and small. Nicola and family recently moved from London to a house in the country so she speaks from personal as well as professional experience.

Resist the temptation to start with a clean decorative slate. ‘I look closely at what is already there and how it might be reimagined. Consider finishes (flooring, wall tiles), architectural elements (doors, windows, fireplaces), ironmongery, sanitaryware, curtains, furniture and light fittings. This approach not only saves money, but also the environment.’

Don’t just think about what you