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Close-up of a stainless steel overhead kitchen extractor fan mounted above a modern hob, set against a playful backsplash of bespoke, hand-painted tiles in colourful geometric and botanical motifs.

Close-up of a stainless steel overhead kitchen extractor fan mounted above a modern hob, set against a playful backsplash of bespoke, hand-painted tiles in colourful geometric and botanical motifs.

Design Detail: How We Solved the Kitchen Extractor Puzzle

Kinder Design founder Leo Wood seated at her desk during The Anthropology of Space and Place course at City Lit, exploring how humans create meaning in architecture and interiors.

Kinder Design founder Leo Wood seated at her desk during The Anthropology of Space and Place course at City Lit, exploring how humans create meaning in architecture and interiors.

The Meaning of Home: What Anthropology Can Teach Us About Interior Design

Headteacher’s office designed by Kinder Design featuring warm pinky-earth walls, soft lighting, and homely furniture to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Headteacher’s office designed by Kinder Design featuring warm pinky-earth walls, soft lighting, and homely furniture to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Designing an Office That Feels Like Home

A colour-drenched home office in Waterloo painted in Edward Bulmer’s Azurite blue, with a bespoke valchromat desk and red ergonomic chair by &Tradition.

A colour-drenched home office in Waterloo painted in Edward Bulmer’s Azurite blue, with a bespoke valchromat desk and red ergonomic chair by &Tradition.

Blue Crush: Designing a Colour-Drenched Home Office in Waterloo

Contemporary family living room with soft neutral palette featuring Paint & Paper Library’s Willow III and Slate I, designed by Kinder Design.

Contemporary family living room with soft neutral palette featuring Paint & Paper Library’s Willow III and Slate I, designed by Kinder Design.

Softly Spoken Colour: Inside our Contemporary Family Home

Exterior of Lamp LDN in Peckham, featuring a pink storefront with red and yellow striped awning, vibrant floral window boxes, and a display of decorative lamps and ceramics.

Exterior of Lamp LDN in Peckham, featuring a pink storefront with red and yellow striped awning, vibrant floral window boxes, and a display of decorative lamps and ceramics.

Our Favourite Interiors Shops in South East London

Leo Wood of Kinder Design speaks at the “Closing the Loop: Designing Interiors to Reduce Waste” panel at Decorex 2025, seated on stage beside fellow panellist, with the session’s title and speaker list displayed on a screen behind her.

Leo Wood of Kinder Design speaks at the “Closing the Loop: Designing Interiors to Reduce Waste” panel at Decorex 2025, seated on stage beside fellow panellist, with the session’s title and speaker list displayed on a screen behind her.

What Happens to Building Waste in Interior Design?

Elegant adjoining living room featuring a deep blue velvet sofa, linen floor-length curtains, white French doors, abstract artwork, and a mix of playful soft furnishings — a calm, contemporary contrast to the bolder tones next door in this colourful London home.

Elegant adjoining living room featuring a deep blue velvet sofa, linen floor-length curtains, white French doors, abstract artwork, and a mix of playful soft furnishings — a calm, contemporary contrast to the bolder tones next door in this colourful London home.

From Peckham with Colour: A Sneak Peek at Our Upcoming House Beautiful Feature

Beyond the pretty pictures part 2: My material journey and what excites me about the future

Beyond the pretty pictures part 2: My material journey and what excites me about the future

Beyond the pretty pictures part 2: My material journey and what excites me about the future

Beyond the Pretty Pictures...

Beyond the Pretty Pictures...

Beyond the Pretty Pictures...

Sustainable Solutions for Interior Design Samples

Sustainable Solutions for Interior Design Samples

What Do We Do With All the Samples?

A Bold Pink Kitchen with Reclaimed Worktops & Handmade Tiles

A Bold Pink Kitchen with Reclaimed Worktops & Handmade Tiles

The Pink Kitchen: A Bold, Sustainable Transformation

Bespoke Wardrobes That Pack a (Colourful) Punch

Bespoke Wardrobes That Pack a (Colourful) Punch

Bespoke Wardrobes That Pack a (Colourful) Punch

How to Use Limewash Paint in Interior Design

How to Use Limewash Paint in Interior Design

Is Limewash Paint Right for Your Home?

On-site image of a renovation in progress, with two people discussing kitchen installation details. Custom cabinetry, arched sash windows, and protective flooring are visible.

On-site image of a renovation in progress, with two people discussing kitchen installation details. Custom cabinetry, arched sash windows, and protective flooring are visible.

Renovating Doesn’t Have to Be a Nightmare

From an eBay sideboard to a powder-coated bed, Kinder Design shares a real-life story of sourcing vintage furniture for a unique and evolving kids’ bedroom.

From an eBay sideboard to a powder-coated bed, Kinder Design shares a real-life story of sourcing vintage furniture for a unique and evolving kids’ bedroom.

Vintage Finds and Cosy Layers in Children's Bedroom

Over 900 bespoke tiles handmade by ceramist-architect Charlotte Moore bring character and colour to Kinder Design’s vibrant Waterloo kitchen.

Over 900 bespoke tiles handmade by ceramist-architect Charlotte Moore bring character and colour to Kinder Design’s vibrant Waterloo kitchen.

The Art of Bespoke Tiles: Our Collaboration with Charlotte Moore

View through open reclaimed brass and glass doors to a bright back room with a magenta sofa, woven roman blind, and mid-century sideboard.

View through open reclaimed brass and glass doors to a bright back room with a magenta sofa, woven roman blind, and mid-century sideboard.

How Interior Designers Open Up Space (Without Losing It)

Wide view of the completed library room with wall-to-wall built-in bookshelves, a vintage reupholstered armchair, and a glimpse of a patterned rug beneath.

Wide view of the completed library room with wall-to-wall built-in bookshelves, a vintage reupholstered armchair, and a glimpse of a patterned rug beneath.

How Interior Designers Create Bespoke Joinery

How Do You Know Who You Need on Your Renovation Team?

How Do You Know Who You Need on Your Renovation Team?

How Do You Know Who You Need on Your Renovation Team?

Three bespoke glass wall sconces from Curiousa Studio, each incorporating vintage plates and colourful hand-blown glass, mounted above a wooden sideboard in a library space.

Three bespoke glass wall sconces from Curiousa Studio, each incorporating vintage plates and colourful hand-blown glass, mounted above a wooden sideboard in a library space.

How Interior Designers Source Statement Lighting

Kinder Design South East London Project in Waterloo Bright Pink Hallway with Mirror and coats hanging up and boots below

Kinder Design South East London Project in Waterloo Bright Pink Hallway with Mirror and coats hanging up and boots below

Embracing Colour with Confidence – Inside Our Bold Waterloo Project

Leo Wood and friend Phoebe Lewis hugging on site of finished project smiling

Leo Wood and friend Phoebe Lewis hugging on site of finished project smiling

Why Collaboration is at the Heart of Kinder Design (and Why It Makes Me a Better Interior Designer)

Vintage-inspired interior featuring a mid-century wooden drafting table, a set of red metal and fabric stacking chairs, a rich wood chest of drawers with a modern desk lamp, a retro cream armchair with black frame, and a sleek coffee table with a black glass top and geometric inlay. A sunburst wall clock and gold marquee letters spelling "RAE" decorate the white painted brick wall.

Vintage-inspired interior featuring a mid-century wooden drafting table, a set of red metal and fabric stacking chairs, a rich wood chest of drawers with a modern desk lamp, a retro cream armchair with black frame, and a sleek coffee table with a black glass top and geometric inlay. A sunburst wall clock and gold marquee letters spelling "RAE" decorate the white painted brick wall.

Kinder Design’s Favourite Local Design Spots in South East London

Bright and elegant living room with a large bay window and detailed decorative cornicing. The space features a soft blue velvet sofa, two mid-century style armchairs with blue cushions, a patterned ottoman used as a coffee table with a wooden tray and decorative items, and a warm tan armchair. Natural light floods the room, highlighting the classic white panelled walls and tall sash windows.

Bright and elegant living room with a large bay window and detailed decorative cornicing. The space features a soft blue velvet sofa, two mid-century style armchairs with blue cushions, a patterned ottoman used as a coffee table with a wooden tray and decorative items, and a warm tan armchair. Natural light floods the room, highlighting the classic white panelled walls and tall sash windows.

How Interior Designers Charge – Part 2: Understanding Handling Fees & Trade Discounts

Leo Wood from kinder design at her desk with fabric swatches, mood boarding for a client in south-east london project

Leo Wood from kinder design at her desk with fabric swatches, mood boarding for a client in south-east london project

How an Interior Design Consultancy Can Transform Your Home

Portrait of Leo Wood, founder and interior designer of Kinder Design, in her studio at Camberwell

Portrait of Leo Wood, founder and interior designer of Kinder Design, in her studio at Camberwell

Where the Magic Happens: Inside Our Interior Design Studio

Modern build interior of bedroom with open window looking out to greenery in the garden, wooden clad walls and a beige cream bed

Modern build interior of bedroom with open window looking out to greenery in the garden, wooden clad walls and a beige cream bed

Our Coach House Home Featured on Dezeen

Leo Wood in her studio in Camberwell, working on projects and mood boarding

Leo Wood in her studio in Camberwell, working on projects and mood boarding

What an Interior Designer Really Does...

image of woodwork and masonry tools hanging in a tool holder

image of woodwork and masonry tools hanging in a tool holder

Giving Back: Our Commitment to Supporting the SCT charity

Leo Wood from Kinder Design, interior design studio based in Camberwell, south-east London

Leo Wood from Kinder Design, interior design studio based in Camberwell, south-east London

Putting Clients first in Interior Design

Beautiful wooden kitchen, with neutral colour surrounds, brass hardware for handles for cupboards and a deep red marble worktop and splash back

Beautiful wooden kitchen, with neutral colour surrounds, brass hardware for handles for cupboards and a deep red marble worktop and splash back

A bespoke Kitchen Without the Price Tag: Why We Love Custom Fronts

Portrait of Loe Wood and Rupert Scott, at their new self build project The Coach House, pictured in their new snug space, with wooden cladded walls

Portrait of Loe Wood and Rupert Scott, at their new self build project The Coach House, pictured in their new snug space, with wooden cladded walls

Our Self-Build Story on the HomeNotes Podcast

Mustard yellow ochre hallway in south east london, small console table and mirror above

Mustard yellow ochre hallway in south east london, small console table and mirror above

Hallway Interior Design: Create a Warm & Welcoming Entrance

Portrait of interior designer Leo Wood, at her studio in south-east London, Kinder design founder and interior designer

Portrait of interior designer Leo Wood, at her studio in south-east London, Kinder design founder and interior designer

How to Choose the Right Interior Designer

A dining table, with off-white table cloth, 4 dining chairs dark navy colour, with artwork on the wall, and mid century pendant above

A dining table, with off-white table cloth, 4 dining chairs dark navy colour, with artwork on the wall, and mid century pendant above

When to Save and When to Splurge for a Stylish Home

How does an interior designer charge for their services?

How does an interior designer charge for their services?

How does an interior designer charge for their services?

The Art of Bespoke Furniture: Crafting Unique Pieces

The Art of Bespoke Furniture: Crafting Unique Pieces

The Art of Bespoke Furniture: Crafting Unique Pieces

Embracing the Unexpected: Red Accents

Embracing the Unexpected: Red Accents

Embracing the Unexpected: Red Accents

Celebrating Art in Interiors: Incorporating Personal Art in Design

Celebrating Art in Interiors: Incorporating Personal Art in Design

Celebrating Art in Interiors: Incorporating Personal Art in Design

The Power of Colour: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Green in Interior Design

The Power of Colour: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Green in Interior Design

The Power of Colour: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Green in Interior Design

How to Find Unique Pieces for Your Home with Etsy

How to Find Unique Pieces for Your Home with Etsy

How to Find Unique Pieces for Your Home with Etsy

Embracing the Warmth of Brown: A Trend in Interior Design for 2024

Embracing the Warmth of Brown: A Trend in Interior Design for 2024

Embracing the Warmth of Brown: A Trend in Interior Design for 2024

Design inspiration and sustainability tips for the interiors industry.
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