Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep ca Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep catching myself standing there with a cup of tea, admiring them (very exciting life I lead 😂).
If you fancy a little spring refresh, I’ve rounded up some lovely home finds on the blog and in my Shop My Favourites — comment below and I’ll send you the link!
I finally got around to adding a little café curta I finally got around to adding a little café curtain in the kitchen and I’m so glad I did. I used a telescopic shower rail (from Screwfix!) with a leftover curtain panel, which made it such an easy, no-drill update.
The hem is still pinned at the moment 😂, but I already love how much softer the window feels while keeping all the natural light. It’s one of those small changes that makes the whole space feel more finished.
I’ve shared the rail hack on stories today and I’ve also got a full café curtain guide on the blog if you’d like to have a look.  Let me know if you’d like the link 🤍
Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is better than therapy ☀️ (almost!)
January absolutely wiped me out — dark days, illness, zero motivation and a full creative slump 🙃 (10/10 do not recommend lol). But February already feels lighter and I’m finally getting all the ideas back again.
Which obviously means I’m back designing spaces and dreaming up lovely interiors…
If you’ve been thinking about giving a room a refresh this spring, my design consultations are open — link’s in my bio 🤍
One of the questions I get asked the most is where One of the questions I get asked the most is where my rugs are from, and they are nearly all vintage finds. They go perfectly with my slightly english country coastal design style and instantly make a room feel layered, relaxed and lived in.  Anyway, I put a bit of effort in this morning (lol) and rounded up some really lovely vintage rugs that are currently for sale!  I’ve shared a few of them on these slides but there’s more!  If you’d like links to the full edit (which is on our blog) then just comment below and I’ll send them over 🤍 (I’m trying really hard not to buy them all myself right now!)
For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always slightly surprised by how pleased I feel when it’s over, and the pressure’s off.
I loved decorating our new house, and we were spoilt with the most perfect winter weather – not too cold, dry days and sunshine that made beach walks feel easy and lovely.
Now I’m itching to take everything down and start afresh for the new year 🤍
For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the se For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the sea 🤍
2026 bookings now open, plus some Jan / Feb dates if you fancy a cosy getaway.

Link in bio for our online booking system xx
The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨ We’re packi The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨
We’re packing and sending orders right up until Friday 19th December — after that, anything ordered won’t arrive in time for Christmas.
If you’ve got gifting (or treating yourself) still to do, now’s the moment.
Head to the website to have a look 🤍
Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time of year again and honestly it makes the whole house smell amazing. 

Super easy Airfryer dehydrated oranges, lemons and limes - perfect for tree décor, garlands or just looking lovely in a bowl. 

Comment orange 🍊 and I’ll send you my method!
If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curate If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curated, personal shopping experience… I’ve genuinely done the legwork for you this year. 🎄✨

All the Christmas décor I’ve picked out, the gift guides  and our Tin Coast edits are gathered in one place so you don’t have to trawl through endless websites.

The link to my Shop My is in my bio — or just comment or DM and I’ll send it straight over. 💛
Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era! The Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era!  The mood board is giving bake a cake, light a candle, watch The Holiday with a Baileys 🎄🫶🏼. I have a link with all the sources and more lovely things - comment red and I’ll send it to you!
Things making me happy 🫶🏼 Things making me happy 🫶🏼
Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organ Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organised for December 😂. Comment Candle if you want the link to this lovely one in French or English! 🎄
The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ Just lights, ribbon The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ 
Just lights, ribbon, and a whole lot of cosy twinkle.
Most of the decorations are in our shop (30% off right now + very low stock 😬).
Want the tree + lights links?  Comment tree below and I’ll send them over 🌲💬
A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet ribbon couldn’t sort out!  Comment blue and I’ll send you the link 🎀 🌊
Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blu Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blue velvet ribbon and suddenly it feels fancy!  Comment Stocking for links to this and more of our favourite ribbons 🎄🫶🏼
Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s happening! 🎄  Comment Shelfie for links to everything 🫶🏼
A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The garland’s up , a few trees are out and it’s already feeling festive!  Comment Shelfie if you’d like the links 🤍
Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all g Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all golden light, flowers and decorated fireplace before our move!  This year we don’t have a mantle to decorate.. but we do have rafters!  It’ll be a whole new kind of cosy and I can’t wait to put it all together 🎄🫶🏼
P.S.  The Georgian Flat is available for Christmas and New Year.  If you fancy making it yours for the holidays, just drop me a DM or comment for details!
Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love the mix of texture and shape. I’ve only shown a few in this post, but if you comment lamp, I’ll send you links to all the others too!  Lottie xx

#CoastalTableLamps #CoastalInteriors #CoastalHomeDecor #ModernCoastal #CornwallDesign #HomeStyling #LightingIdeas #CoastalChic #InteriorDesignStudio #CoastalLiving
The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate at Christmas — it makes everything feel instantly festive. ✨

I’ve kept it simple this year with greenery, twinkle lights and a few classic pieces. Comment MANTLE and I’ll send you the links to everything I’ve used (plus a few styling tips on the website). 🎄
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Virtual Interior Design

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How much do you charge for Virtual Interior Design?

All rooms are a flat fee of £650.00 excluding kitchens and bathrooms. Bathrooms start from £850 and kitchens from £1200. Please email us to discuss and we can price accordingly. The 30 minute Design Discovery Call is included in this fee. Payment is taken at the time of booking.

Can you do site visits?

We are unable to offer site visits for Virtual Interior Design. We work from your photos, floor plans and sometimes videos.

How long is the process?

We allow for 3-4 weeks per room from booking to your final design. This may vary depending on the scope of your project. We will confirm timescales with you on our Design Discovery Call.

How should I prepare for our meeting?

After booking a slot for our 30 minute Design Discovery Call, we will ask you to complete our questionnaire which helps build a design profile for you and your space.  You can share your room via photos and add a floor plan (if you have one) and show us any inspiration pictures. A Pinterest board showing what you have in mind is a nice to have but not essential!

What will I receive?

You will receive a virtual design board via email which includes shoppable links to all the items and a basic room layout.  It also incorporates one round of revisions (for a maximum of 3 items on the design board).  It will have everything you need design-wise for your room, ready for your implementation.

How many revisions can we make?

One round of revisions is included (for a maximum of 3 items on the design board). 

Do you recommend contractors?

We are unable to vet or recommend contractors nor be in communication with them. Please do your own due diligence as we cannot be liable for any work that is undertaken.

Can we email follow up questions?

Once you have made any revisions and you have your Final Design we sign off from your project. If you would like to discuss this Design further then we can offer slots in a 30 minute increment for £60 or £120 for an hour.

Will items be in stock?

We endeavour to select items that are in stock. In order to avoid disappointment, please be ready to shop for your project from our design within 2 weeks.  

Do you offer any discounts?

You will receive a one time discount code of 15% to spend at our shop either online or in store. We can also offer a discount on some paint ranges.

What kind of budget will I need?

Your budget will be dependent on many factors, for example, which room you would like help with, if you are going to keep any existing furniture, whether you are making any structural changes etc. Tin Coast Design focuses on making high-quality and durable recommendations for furniture, lighting, textiles etc. which will stand the test of time. Our questionnaire asks you about your budget and we can discuss how we can make the most out of it on our Design Discovery Call.

Why are Kitchens + Bathrooms charged differently?

The package and process is virtually the same as for other rooms, however, when designing kitchens and bathrooms you will need an accurate floor plan with dimensions and elevations for your contractor. We will need to give you elevations so that we can specify the heights and dimensions of sanitary ware etc. Please email us with your project details and we can calculate the work involved specifically for your room and price accordingly.  Bathrooms start from £850 and kitchens from £1200.

We always recommend ordering fabric swatches and sampling paint colours in situ before making a final decision. We recommend measuring very carefully and taping off the measurements (for example for furniture) in the space before ordering.   Design implementation is for you to organise with your own contractors. Tin Coast Design is not responsible for the outcome of your project.

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Design Consultation by Zoom

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How much do you charge for a Design Consultation?

We charge £165.00 for an hour’s meeting on Zoom or at our studio in Penzance, Cornwall. Payment is taken at the time of booking.

Can you do site visits?

We are unable to offer site visits for our Design Consultancy Meetings.

How should I prepare for our meeting?

After booking a slot for our meeting, we will ask you to complete our questionnaire which helps build a design profile for you and your space.  You can share your room via photos and add a floor plan (if you have one) and show us any inspiration pictures. A Pinterest board showing what you have in mind is a nice to have but not essential!

Can we email follow up questions?

This package does not include mood boards, design plans, renderings, layouts, or follow up questions. If more time is needed, then please book another slot with us.

Do you recommend contractors?

We are unable to vet or recommend contractors nor be in communication with them. Please do your own due diligence as we cannot be liable for any work that is undertaken.

Do you offer any discounts?

You will receive a one time discount code of 15% to spend at our shop either online or in store.

What kind of budget will I need?

Budgets are really dependent on many factors for example which room you would like help with, if you are going to keep any existing furniture, whether you are making any structural changes etc. Our Design firm focuses on making high-quality and durable recommendations for furniture, lighting, textiles etc. which will stand the test of time. Our questionnaire asks you about your budget and we can discuss how we can make the most out of it in our call.

We always recommend ordering fabric swatches and sampling paint colours in situ before making a final decision. We also recommend measuring and taping off the measurements (for example for furniture) in the space before ordering. Design implementation is for you to organise with your own contractors. Tin Coast Design is not responsible for the outcome of your project.


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Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep ca Really loving my shelves at the moment 🤍 I keep catching myself standing there with a cup of tea, admiring them (very exciting life I lead 😂).
If you fancy a little spring refresh, I’ve rounded up some lovely home finds on the blog and in my Shop My Favourites — comment below and I’ll send you the link!
I finally got around to adding a little café curta I finally got around to adding a little café curtain in the kitchen and I’m so glad I did. I used a telescopic shower rail (from Screwfix!) with a leftover curtain panel, which made it such an easy, no-drill update.
The hem is still pinned at the moment 😂, but I already love how much softer the window feels while keeping all the natural light. It’s one of those small changes that makes the whole space feel more finished.
I’ve shared the rail hack on stories today and I’ve also got a full café curtain guide on the blog if you’d like to have a look.  Let me know if you’d like the link 🤍
Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is Honestly convinced sunshine through the window is better than therapy ☀️ (almost!)
January absolutely wiped me out — dark days, illness, zero motivation and a full creative slump 🙃 (10/10 do not recommend lol). But February already feels lighter and I’m finally getting all the ideas back again.
Which obviously means I’m back designing spaces and dreaming up lovely interiors…
If you’ve been thinking about giving a room a refresh this spring, my design consultations are open — link’s in my bio 🤍
One of the questions I get asked the most is where One of the questions I get asked the most is where my rugs are from, and they are nearly all vintage finds. They go perfectly with my slightly english country coastal design style and instantly make a room feel layered, relaxed and lived in.  Anyway, I put a bit of effort in this morning (lol) and rounded up some really lovely vintage rugs that are currently for sale!  I’ve shared a few of them on these slides but there’s more!  If you’d like links to the full edit (which is on our blog) then just comment below and I’ll send them over 🤍 (I’m trying really hard not to buy them all myself right now!)
For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always For someone who really loves Christmas, I’m always slightly surprised by how pleased I feel when it’s over, and the pressure’s off.
I loved decorating our new house, and we were spoilt with the most perfect winter weather – not too cold, dry days and sunshine that made beach walks feel easy and lovely.
Now I’m itching to take everything down and start afresh for the new year 🤍
For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the se For winter escapes, deep rests, and time by the sea 🤍
2026 bookings now open, plus some Jan / Feb dates if you fancy a cosy getaway.

Link in bio for our online booking system xx
The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨ We’re packi The elves are busy behind the scenes ✨
We’re packing and sending orders right up until Friday 19th December — after that, anything ordered won’t arrive in time for Christmas.
If you’ve got gifting (or treating yourself) still to do, now’s the moment.
Head to the website to have a look 🤍
Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time Re-sharing this citrus DIY because it’s that time of year again and honestly it makes the whole house smell amazing. 

Super easy Airfryer dehydrated oranges, lemons and limes - perfect for tree décor, garlands or just looking lovely in a bowl. 

Comment orange 🍊 and I’ll send you my method!
If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curate If you’re hunting for ideas and want a more curated, personal shopping experience… I’ve genuinely done the legwork for you this year. 🎄✨

All the Christmas décor I’ve picked out, the gift guides  and our Tin Coast edits are gathered in one place so you don’t have to trawl through endless websites.

The link to my Shop My is in my bio — or just comment or DM and I’ll send it straight over. 💛
Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era! The Officially in my cosy cottage Christmas era!  The mood board is giving bake a cake, light a candle, watch The Holiday with a Baileys 🎄🫶🏼. I have a link with all the sources and more lovely things - comment red and I’ll send it to you!
Things making me happy 🫶🏼 Things making me happy 🫶🏼
Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organ Ordering my advent candle and pretending I’m organised for December 😂. Comment Candle if you want the link to this lovely one in French or English! 🎄
The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ Just lights, ribbon The tree’s up and sparkling ✨ 
Just lights, ribbon, and a whole lot of cosy twinkle.
Most of the decorations are in our shop (30% off right now + very low stock 😬).
Want the tree + lights links?  Comment tree below and I’ll send them over 🌲💬
A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet A coastal Christmas- nothing a little blue velvet ribbon couldn’t sort out!  Comment blue and I’ll send you the link 🎀 🌊
Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blu Simple soft boucle stockings - but add Italian blue velvet ribbon and suddenly it feels fancy!  Comment Stocking for links to this and more of our favourite ribbons 🎄🫶🏼
Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s Stockings and bows have officially appeared - it’s happening! 🎄  Comment Shelfie for links to everything 🫶🏼
A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The A little start on the Christmas decorating.. 🎄 The garland’s up , a few trees are out and it’s already feeling festive!  Comment Shelfie if you’d like the links 🤍
Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all g Last year’s Christmas at the Georgian Flat - all golden light, flowers and decorated fireplace before our move!  This year we don’t have a mantle to decorate.. but we do have rafters!  It’ll be a whole new kind of cosy and I can’t wait to put it all together 🎄🫶🏼
P.S.  The Georgian Flat is available for Christmas and New Year.  If you fancy making it yours for the holidays, just drop me a DM or comment for details!
Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love Some of my favourite coastal table lamps – I love the mix of texture and shape. I’ve only shown a few in this post, but if you comment lamp, I’ll send you links to all the others too!  Lottie xx

#CoastalTableLamps #CoastalInteriors #CoastalHomeDecor #ModernCoastal #CornwallDesign #HomeStyling #LightingIdeas #CoastalChic #InteriorDesignStudio #CoastalLiving
The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate The mantle might be my favourite thing to decorate at Christmas — it makes everything feel instantly festive. ✨

I’ve kept it simple this year with greenery, twinkle lights and a few classic pieces. Comment MANTLE and I’ll send you the links to everything I’ve used (plus a few styling tips on the website). 🎄

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