The Journal
A place we share tips and advice on decoration, architecture and interior design, as well as studio news and inspiration.
How to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
When temperatures rise, a few thoughtful changes can transform how your home feels, with simple, effective ways to keep a house cool suited to listed and modern properties alike.
Ten Days in Western Crete
Travelling reveals how strongly a place expresses itself through colour, materials and atmosphere, reminders that enduring interiors are rooted in authenticity, character and a strong sense of place.
Ten Years of Middlethorpe Interiors
As Middlethorpe Interiors celebrates ten years, we look back on the homes, people and stories that have shaped the studio, from period cottages to full renovations.
Inside Our April Design Clinic at Middlethorpe Hall
A look inside our Spring Design Clinic at Middlethorpe Hall, exploring collections from GP & J Baker, Colefax & Fowler, Nina Campbell and Lewis & Wood within historic surroundings.
When to work with an Interior Designer?
When should you hire an interior designer? From early planning stages to feeling stuck with a space, this guide explores the key moments where professional input can help shape a more cohesive home.
Spring Design Clinic at Middlethorpe Hall, York
An invitation to experience the Spring 2026 fabric and wallpaper collections at Middlethorpe Hall, York, this intimate design clinic explores colour, texture and pattern with leading fabric houses.
Featured by SBID - The Residence, York Project
Our Penthouse project at The Residence, set within York's Grade II listed former Terry's Chocolate Factory, has been featured by the Society of British & International Interior Design.
How to Choose the Right Interior Designer
Choosing the right interior designer matters for any renovation. This guide explores a designer's process and what homeowners in York, North Yorkshire and beyond should consider before deciding.
Do I really need an Interior Designer?
Ideas are everywhere, from Pinterest to AI tools, but successful homes rely on structure and considered decision-making. Discover when professional interior design adds true value and protects your investment.
A considered evening in York: Celebrating the opening of Wyse London on Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire
Ann of Middlethorpe Interiors attended the opening of Wyse London's new Stonegate store in York, celebrating thoughtful design and craftsmanship, principles closely aligned with her own philosophy.
A New Year, Celebrated at Home
A new year doesn't need fireworks to feel meaningful; explore celebrating at home with good food and company, plus a favourite canapé recipe from Feasting by the Barn.
A True Yorkshire Christmas: Five Stunning Places to Visit in and Around York
Discover five favourite festive places in and around York, from Castle Howard's winter transformation to candlelit tours and quiet corners of the Minster, capturing the season's charm without the bustle.
How to Choose the Perfect Curtains, Blinds & Window Dressings
Learn how to choose the ideal curtains, blinds and window dressings, from fabric and heading styles to poles, tracks and motorised options, with bespoke designs from Middlethorpe Interiors.
Start Your Winter Home Refresh - Book a Colour Consultation & Receive a Gift of Designer Paint
Book a November colour consultation with Middlethorpe Interiors and receive a complimentary 2.5L paint tin, plus expert guidance on tone, light and mood to refresh your home.
In Conversation at the Design Clinic
In conversation with Lucie Wishart at our October interior design clinic discussing ‘how to add value to your home through design’, at our studio in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire…
Drop-in Interior Design Clinic
Our monthly drop-in interior design clinic is a free gentle, informal session at our studio in Tadcaster…
New design secrets: Timeless townhouses & classic country homes
Uncover new interior design secrets to transforming your Yorkshire townhouse or country home into a timeless space full of light, flow and personality
The Middlethorpe Way - An Interior Design studio in York
We specialise in full interiors services, working with bewilderingly talented artisans, designers and trades to create spaces you’ll never want to leave…