Interior Design – Ask the Experts

We’ve been tempting you or a while with titbits of our exciting news and now we can do a full reveal.

Sallie, of Interiors at 58 has joined the expert panel at House Beautiful; answering readers’ interior design questions each month. We are honoured to have been asked and have been eagerly awaiting the first edition.

With years of experience, Sallie is ideally placed to answer this month’s question:

“I love all the botanical prints around at the moment, but how can I use them in a room without feeling completely overwhelmed by greenery?”

Leaf and botanical prints have become one of the biggest trends in the last few years, adding vibrancy and personality to a room. There are many variations to choose from.

Click here to read Sallie’s full answer and get hints and tips for your own home design.

The first edition is the April issue which is out now – get your copy today and see the article in print.

Category: Blog
Tags: Accessorise your home, Accessorising your House, Botanical Design, Decorating Ideas, Flower designs, Interior Design

Testimonials

"Interiors at 58 really helped bring alive our vision for a modern playroom! The room creates a fantastic balance between being a fun and creative room for our two young sons but one that will grow with them and is both practical and elegant for adults too. They actively listened to our ideas and helped formulate a cohesive design scheme from my mix match of ideas! They also helped persuade us (in a good way) to be bold with the blue ceiling - it looks simply stunnin...
Kate B

"We were lucky enough to have Interiorsat58 work with us on the design and furnishing of new rooms when we extended our family home. We found the suggestions and ideas to be insightful and very carefully tailored to our taste and requirements. Interiors at 58 were professional, responsive and was always happy to assist. They brought an openminded and exciting outlook to the works and they are highly recommended.”

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A Taber

"Sallie has been a life saver for me.

I wasn't sure what to expect with an interior designer, we were in the middle of a house build and by the second fix I had got to the stage where I needed some support and inspiration as I was burnt out with making so many decisions, one day whilst browsing I came across Interiorsat58's website, I was intrigued to find out more and so I decided to invite Sallie over for a consultation to see what interior design was all about, ...
Tracey H

"We worked with Sallie to design our downstairs living space. It was transformative!

Sallie is incredibly experienced. She listened to what we wanted, got to know us individuals and very quickly got to an aesthetic that we loved. She made the process easy and worked with us from big picture to tiny details.

The final result is wonderful, far beyond our expectations...
Debbie and Allan

“Redesigning a room that had not been touched for 20 years was always going to be a challenge. Sallie offered expert advice and she was patient and encouraging with my slow decision making! I am delighted with the end result and would not hesitate to recommend her.”
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Vicky C

"I contacted Sallie as we were extending our house and didn’t have a clue nor the time on how to bring everything together. Regrettably, I left it too late and was not able to book her in time as she was booked up well in advance - (so allow plenty of time if you want to book her to avoid disappointment!)

Nevertheless, once I moved in I called her (begged her) to come and help me with a room I was trying to finish off as I just c...
Jo Pontikos

"We undertook a huge renovation project that Sallie and I worked together on for over two years, and our respect and admiration for her has just grown over this period. Her attention to detail is something to be marvelled at – it's ‘next level’ detailing. I've never experienced planning and knowledge like that before. We have ended up with a beautiful home. I don't think it would've been possible without Sallie's input. I wo...
JJ (Spoony)

"I think the thought of working with an interior designer can initially be daunting, but I can honestly say working with Sallie is a pleasure, and over the years she has also become a friend.

We have worked with Sallie now on two houses; one an urban modern new build and the other a large rural Edwardian house. On both projects Sallie has completely understood what we wanted and been able to translate that into reality for us. She has an uncanny ability to immedia...
Jennie Moore

“We recently used Sallie to help us nail down a couple of rooms within our house that we felt were lacking in inspiration. I had quite a strong opinion on one of areas we were looking at, but was open in all other aspects. Sallie completely took this on board and worked with me to come up with some great ideas that really suited my taste and the style of our house. She came up with some brands that we hadn’t considered and some ideas for future projects and I would ...
Bee du Plessis

“Having recently purchased my first home I was excited to put my stamp on it and turn it into something really special. I had various ideas for some of the rooms but as I have never decorated and furnished a home before I lacked the boldness or creativity to turn it into the home I knew it could be. I had never considered getting an interior designer at the beginning of the process but I am so glad that I did. Sallie has given me the confidence to try things I would never...
Joe Pinder

“After meeting Sallie for the first time she made us feel very comfortable. She helped bring to life two rooms we had no idea what to do with in our home. She was so easy to communicate with, friendly, reliable and efficient. Her prices were the most reasonable we found in the area and her work was spectacular. I could have never thought of doing what she did with the space myself. Hiring Sallie for the job was worth every penny. I normally dont leave testimonials but I r...
Maryam and Shams

“Sallie was suggested by a friend who knew i needed help on the interior design of my new home. Upon meeting her it was obvious that she had some great ideas and was willing to get involved in all aspects of my home from cladding to the outside of the property to the supply of kitchens,bathrooms etc.
I'm very happy to recommend Sallie as i found her very easy to work with,extremely reliable,honest and i have no doubt she will give you the perfect finish to your pro...
Steve Kavanagh

“I hired Sallie to help with the Interior Design of our family room and formal living room space. I found Sallie to be a great Interior Designer and she was able to bring both rooms together beautifully. She has very elegant taste and has an intricate eye for detail and colour. She is meticulous, honest, knowledgeable and very easy to work with; and we were able to bring both our tastes together culminating in an excellent finish. I would highly recommen...
Komalam Erwig

“I am a hairstylist/blogger from the states and recently moved to the UK in September of last year! I was lucky enough to google Sallie while sitting with my designer from the states in the Apple Store at Milton Keynes. Sallie immediately arranged her schedule to meet with us and we immediately clicked. I would send images and Sallie had a way of finding it and making it all come to life! I have now worked with Sallie on 2 projects: my home located in Aspley Guise and my ...
Rachelle McMullen

“Being clueless about how to furnish/decorate my new place I was extremely fortunate to find Sallie. She has played a pivotal role in helping me achieve a fantastic look for my home and been an invaluable help in providing ideas and solutions, taking into consideration my preferences. The result is fabulous and Sallie has managed to source some amazing items and also has very good contacts with local trades. Sallie has also made it a very enjoyable experience and I wouldn...
Eve Raye

“Mid way through purchasing expensive items of furniture for our lounge I suddenly began to panic and doubt my choices. After a quick Google search I contacted Sallie who, although very busy, managed to squeeze in an appointment with me to discuss our plans. Sallie listened to our requirements and then provided great advice that gave us the confidence to continue with our designs. Where she added real value was helping me make choices and also using her talents to help us...
R Longdon

“Welwyn Garden City Housing Association takes great pride in its residential care home for older people - Elizabeth House. As part of a major upgrade to the care home we wanted to create an environment that reflected the changing aspirations of older people and introduce choice my offering residents, standard, premium and luxury rooms. Being a not for profit provider the issue of affordability was essential as was creating designs that reflected the needs of older people ...
Reg Bek - Welwyn Garden City Housing Association.

“Sallie provided an amazing service and listened closely to what we were trying to achieve . She clearly has a wealth of experience in delivering high end luxury interiors . She was able to connect us with workmen , stockists and art work within our budget and the end result is a stunning yet practical family home . We would thoroughly recommend her.”
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Vanessa C

“We had struggled to match our dining room with our expectations in our new house, so were delighted to find a fresh pair of eyes to look at it, and recommend what to do. Sallie’s natural enthusiasm is matched by her ability to visualise your wishes, and translate this into making the room into a reality. She is fun to deal with, but most importantly has great taste, which she uses to its fullest effect.

Amongst her many qualities are the ability to know what is valu...
Charles and Annette Rose

“I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all of your help in designing some of my open plan areas downstairs. It was not an easy task as I had already made some choices so you had to try and bring it all together and complement what I already had, which was very stark and grey. I am absolutely thrilled with the end product, thank you! You added colour and softness and some of the items of furniture you suggested are absolutely stunning. Many of my friends have commen...
Trudi H

“Sallie delivers great ideas, professionalism and enthusiasm in equal measure. She navigates the inevitable differences of views between couples with ease and does all this with warmth and humour. Whatever your budget, and whether you're dealing with a blank canvas or updating existing spaces I'd be confident Sallie can help.”
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R Castle

“We can't thank you enough for completely transforming out family home.

Sallie's communication, professional guidance, creativity and flair have been absolutely first class. We would definitely recommend her 100%. Thanks again.”
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Maria Lepore

"When I moved to a contemporary home I didn’t know where to start but knew that I could make some disjointed choices and potentially expensive mistakes in my furniture selection without help! She has a great eye for both detail and the overall effect when furnishing a room. She nurtures her clients and offers support (which I needed throughout the process) taking into account their wishes whilst advising them on the various options available. Sallie can pick ou...
Bex Howe

“The service which you have provided for the planning for our bathroom has been first class and great value for money. We are delighted with the completed job and it’s largely due to your advice and sourcing of tiles, fittings, carpet and overall planning. We will certainly recommend your input to family and friends.”
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Bridget & Terry Kavanagh

"We employed Interiors at 58 to completely refurbish our sitting room and orangery. Sallie Chater, the owner of the business, has great taste and organising abilities. The worked involved new furniture, curtains, carpets, blinds, decorating etc. A first class service and my wife and I are delighted with the finished result. We strongly recommend Interiors at 58."
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Chris Kilroy

“Sallie brings enthusiasm, passion and an incredible depth of knowledge, and was a pleasure to work with. She has the rare gift of being able to develop the personal tastes of her clients, and suggested a range of approaches to suit every budget. Sally made us feel comfortable and in control and we are absolutely thrilled with our finished room“
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Anna Rose Adams

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