A journal for people who love rooms
Practical, honest decorating advice — colour, paper, panelling and the details that make a house a home.
What we believe
Good interior design is less about following trends and more about understanding how a household lives. A kitchen used by a family of five needs different paint from a weekend cottage; a north-facing bedroom needs a different white from a sunny sitting room.
We write about the decisions that make the biggest difference — the colour of the cupboards, the paper in the cloakroom, the ceiling nobody thought to paint — and we explain the practical side too: preparation, finishes, durability and cost.
How we work
- Client-first thinking. The end result must work aesthetically and practically for the people who live there.
- Attention to detail. From initial concept to finishing touches.
- Realism. Advice that respects budgets, timescales and old houses with wonky walls.
About this domain
amandahornby.com was previously the website of an interior designer of the same name. The Painted Room is an independent publication; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by or written by the previous owner of the domain.