Interior design is possibly one of the most important aspects of a horror film. In this blog, we will take a look at some of the most artistically acclaimed horror films in history. They’re not always just about scaring you silly, some of them have artistic conviction and deserve respect from aspiring designers. Fear can […]
Joseph Limeta was presented with his Student of the Month award in Dubai by NDA Academy Director, Pauline Riley. Joseph was chosen from over 2,000 students for his exceptional garden design projects and said he was delighted to be chosen for this award and that he was really enjoying the course and the excellent support […]
Is it just us at the NDA that see a trend in dark interiors this year? It seems more and more often design magazines are full of deep green/navy/black/dark grey walls with dark oak furniture and finishes, with crisp white walls taking a backseat. Dark shades feature in the Copenhague fine-dining restaurant by GamFratesi Lotta […]
In this series of blogs, we will be taking a closer look at one of the most important topics in interior design; colour theory. In the second volume of this series, we take a look at one of the most divisive colours used in interiors; red. Vol.2 – Red Red is a colour that advances; […]
Sue Sadler has been selected for our August Student of the Month because of her ability to represent her garden design concepts through such expressive drawings. Her drawings truly capture the ambience of her designs both during the day and at night. Who is Sue Sadler? After working in the civil service and business sectors, […]
One of the most vital parts of a horror film, book (or even a real life experience!) is the atmosphere and aesthetics of the interior scenes. Whether it be a Victorian rocking chair, peeling wallpaper, or distorted architectural scale, this series of blogs will explore what makes an Intimidating Interior. It’s believed by many that […]
The latest trend for 2017 is the revival of the upholstered headboards. No longer is this the divan nightmare of the 70’s and 80’s. Give your bedroom the ‘Wow’ factor by incorporating a statement headboard. Not only can this create a dramatic focal point it can also be an interesting way of adding colour, pattern […]
In this series of blogs, we will be taking a closer look at one of the most important topics in interior design; colour theory. Colour theory is a long-standing set of thoughts or rules surrounding the use and combination of a set of colour palettes, and how certain colours could, and should, be used appropriately […]
We are delighted to inform all of our followers that for the third year running, the NDA blog has been nominated for the prestigious AMARA Interior Blog Awards in the Best Design Inspiration Blog category. The voting started Monday 7th August, so don’t forget to vote for us. You can do it by following this […]
2016-17 has seen an incredible array of detailed, imaginative and thought-provoking work being submitted by our students. It is at this point in the year when the Tutors can reflect on the progress of all students and from the list of this years’ graduates, pick out one outstanding student to be named ‘NDA Student of […]