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Nobu Manchester: A New Vertical Icon Redefining Luxury Living and Interior Design
Interior design

Nobu Manchester: A New Vertical Icon Redefining Luxury Living and Interior Design

Nobu Manchester, a new vertical icon redefining luxury living and interior design in the city, explored by Touched Interiors.

19 January 2026
The Winter Reset: Designing for Light in the Darkest Month
Lighting

The Winter Reset: Designing for Light in the Darkest Month

The winter reset: how to design for light in the darkest month, with lighting, colour and texture ideas from our interior designers.

6 January 2026
A Designer’s Guide by Kunal Trehan® - Curating a Festive Home with Small Luxuries
Interior design

A Designer’s Guide by Kunal Trehan® - Curating a Festive Home with Small Luxuries

A designer's guide by Kunal Trehan to curating a festive home with small luxuries, from table settings to scent and light.

5 December 2025
Home at a Crossroads: Move or Extend?
Interior design

Home at a Crossroads: Move or Extend?

Move or extend? How to decide when your home reaches a crossroads, with design and build advice from Touched Interiors.

12 November 2025
The Drawing Room: Tradition with an edge
Interior design

The Drawing Room: Tradition with an edge

The drawing room, tradition with an edge: how to design a formal living space that feels classic, characterful and current.

21 October 2025
Celebration: How Late Designer Giorgio Armani's Iconic Style Influenced Luxurious Homes and Interiors
Interior design

Celebration: How Late Designer Giorgio Armani's Iconic Style Influenced Luxurious Homes and Interiors

How the late Giorgio Armani's iconic style shaped luxurious homes and interiors, celebrated by the Touched Interiors studio.

5 September 2025
The Art of the Perfect Piece
Furniture

The Art of the Perfect Piece

The art of the perfect piece: how to choose luxury furniture and objects that define a room and last a lifetime.

5 September 2025
Mid-Year Moodboard: The Interior Trends Going Viral in 2025
Interior design

Mid-Year Moodboard: The Interior Trends Going Viral in 2025

Mid-year moodboard: the interior design trends going viral in 2025, and how to bring them into a luxury home with confidence.

20 August 2025
The Art of the Perfect Kitchen
Kitchens and materials

The Art of the Perfect Kitchen

The art of the perfect kitchen: layout, materials, lighting and finishes for a luxury kitchen, from the Touched Interiors design team.

25 July 2025
Quiet Luxury
Interior design

Quiet Luxury: Why Understated Design Speaks Loudest This Summer

Quiet luxury explained: why understated design, natural materials and considered craftsmanship speak loudest this summer.

9 June 2025
Luxury Dining Rooms: Elevate Every Occasion
Interior design

Luxury Dining Rooms: Elevate Every Occasion

Luxury dining rooms that elevate every occasion: tables, chairs, lighting and styling advice from the Touched Interiors studio.

29 May 2025
ncorporating Wellness Spaces into Your Home: From Everyday Luxury to Ultimate Indulgence
Interior design

Incorporating Wellness Spaces into Your Home: From Everyday Luxury to Ultimate Indulgence

How to bring wellness spaces into your home, from everyday luxury to spa-like indulgence, with ideas from our interior designers.

2 May 2025
Rewriting the Rules, Kunal featured in Entrepreneur Magazine
Studio news

Rewriting the Rules, Kunal featured in Entrepreneur Magazine

Rewriting the rules: Kunal Trehan, founder of Touched Interiors, featured in Entrepreneur magazine.

15 April 2025
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