Design Burrow Cheltenham

03/03/2023

We were lucky enough to film some design content in the new The Beefy Boys restaurant before it opened last week as part of a weekly series highlighting the cool architecture and interior design we've got going on in Cheltenham!

They've fused the industrial with the fun and bright by using loads of natural elements like wood and steel as base and throwing bright neons and animated art on the walls. This is a very unique look and probably why their chain has taken off so quickly!

When we see cool design like this in commercial settings, the question for us is always, "Can we really incorporate this in our home designs?". Yes! Obviously in moderation, though. No one's home is quite big enough for a giant Neon burger light saying Eat Me!

But peeling back to the roots of their design, we can definitely set up an appealing home interior. Think wood floors, reclaimed wood strips for a feature wall, cast iron dining table legs, steel pendant lights - even a bit of animated wall art! We've put together a quick style board and reel on instagram showing some of the features and which elements you could use in your own home design:

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31/01/2023

All About Tiles

This week we're talking tiling at the Burrow - why we use tiles, where we use them and a few tips and tricks you can easily deploy to transform for your space.

Tiles are one of the most 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 you can use to make a design impact in your space. With all the colours, textures, patterns and sizes available these days it can become quite overwhelming!

We 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 with your 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 and then look at the 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 you're wanting to uplift - how are you going to use that room and what elements are the tiles going to be up against? In a dark room for example, the texture and colour of the tile is important. A glossy, uneven tile finish can help reflect the limited light, whilst a flat matte and dark tile will absorb the light and give a muted and dull feel to the room.

If there will be regular exposure to 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝘁, you'll need to think carefully what size and finish you have to your tiles - large format glossy porcelains are far easier to maintain here. If you're wanting a more 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸, then tile sealant needs to be used. Grout choices are also very important in these areas - lots to think about!

When we implement tile designs we've got a 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 to help you make the right style, maintenance and durability decisions for the long term. It's not just about looks! Okay, it is mainly about looks, but there's a lot going on behind the scenes!

Which tile schemes do you like the best? These tile inspo pics are from Mandarin Stone - we've set up a great trade deal with them in Cheltenham, with up to 30% off real marble retail prices. So get in touch and we can use it to get you high quality tiles for your design, whilst sticking to your budget!

Get in touch on Messenger or head over to the website for more https://www.thedesignburrow.com/

22/01/2023

Are you feeling squeezed for time? Many of our clients come to us after dreaming to do up their houses for ages, but never seeming to find the spare time to actually get started.

We'll work with you to 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲, source the right products & materials and then hand you a 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 filled with all the perfect finishes required to match your look. Just "Add to Basket" and watch as the design-strain fades away!

Get in touch on Facebook or tap on our website to see the design packages available and get a quote. We are available Online countrywide and can do In-Person visits in Cheltenham and parts of the Cotswolds.

https://design-burrow.webflow.io/

22/01/2023

Are you "time-poor"? Many of our clients come to us as they've been hoping to do up their houses for ages, but never seem to get the spare time to actually do it.

We'll work with you to 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲, source the right products & materials and then hand you a 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 filled with all the perfect finishes required to match your look. Just "Add to Basket" and watch as the design-strain fades away!

Get in touch on Facebook or tap on our website to see the design packages available and get a quote. We are available Online countrywide and can do In-Person visits in Cheltenham and parts of the Cotswolds.

https://design-burrow.webflow.io/

16/01/2023

Here's an example of our 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 in action, helping a couple find the ideal French-style Rattan bed to finish off their bedroom design. They made use of our £100 Sourcing Package and saved a net of £850!

One of the ways through which we help clients stay under budget is sourcing great value pieces that fit their style perfectly, but don't cost the earth. Sourcing is part of all our design packages, but we also offer this as a 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 - ideal if you're just looking for that last piece of the puzzle, but don't want to overpay.

Get in touch to chat about what you're looking for and we'll see if we can help!

11/01/2023

What’s your favourite Kitchen Style and can your budget afford it? At the Burrow, we believe that you really can still achieve a beautiful design scheme without the big budget!

𝟏. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞
You don't have to settle for whatever was on sale at the builder’s merchant when your builder was picking up supplies! Dream big, send us your inspiration pics and let us help you find your style. We'll match the right mix of affordable products to bring it all in under budget.

𝟐. 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫
One of the most powerful cost-saving tricks to uplift your kitchen is to get your existing cupboard units and doors repainted to fit the new design scheme. Gloucestershire Gloss Painter and Decorators are experienced local decorators, so get in touch and we can set you up with them to get this part done properly.

𝟑. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
You don't have to settle for your old faux granite chunky laminate worktop to save money - these days there are great options out there, including wood, modern laminate and solid laminate, which can give you a real feel of marble and quartz without the upkeep or costs involved.

𝟒. 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐬
We are able to source some really affordable metalwork, so this is a cost-effective way to splash some style into your space without breaking the bank

𝟓. 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡
Everybody loves a giant slab of veined marble that reaches all the way around the walls of your worktops, but this comes at a cost. A useful substitute we suggest is using large format marble effect porcelain tiles which are easy to lay and have minimal grout lines, saving around 80-90% in cost!

𝟔. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬
Taking out one or two of your chunky upper cabinets can make your space feel so much bigger and open plan. In their place, use wooden shelves with brackets that match your cabinet handleware. This allows you to put glassware, paintings and even plants around your new kitchen

𝟕. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝-𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
If you've lost storage from removing the upper cabinets, then source a piece from a local charity shop like Reclaim Cheltenham and dress it up DIY-style to give your new kitchen a lived-in, homely feel. We can help you with sourcing too, just select our custom option on the website and get in touch!

design-burrow.webflow.io

11/01/2023

If you are thinking of uplifting your home but are worried you can’t afford it - don’t fear, you can still achieve that beautiful design scheme without the big budget! We are your new local affordable interior designers offering an online and in-person service, where our aim is to 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 whilst also helping you find and match your design style.

Check out the website for a full list of our affordable design packages!

https://design-burrow.webflow.io/