Natalie is a designer through and through, with over 15 years of experience. She began her career in graphic and web design and has explored a wide range of industries along the way. These include advertising, of which she worked in some of the top agencies in London, creating an award-winning Persian food company (based on her family heritage) and building a renowned wedding stationery company pre-pandemic. However Natalie’s real passion lies with interiors. She currently is the co-founder of Design & Refine Interiors, a London-based studio she runs with her friend and fellow wedding contractor, Jenna Hewitt. Natalie also heads up a design offering (Nat’s Design Studio), helping small businesses stand out and grow their brands through strategic, tailored design.
When Natalie isn't embedded into deep design discussion you can find her with a paint brush and a power tool as an avid DIYer, enjoying a good cocktail, dancing in the kitchen to retro house music or lusting over the latest pastry Insta account… She has a huge sweet tooth! Although arguably most importantly, when Natalie isn't designing you'll find her chasing around her two young girls, who love to get involved in all things creative life has to bring (especially life in the home of a designer).
Natalie enjoys connecting with real people to share their passions and questions about all aspects of design life, mum life and general London musings.
On Instagram, she's @natsdesignstudio_ and her interior studio is @designandrefineinteriors.
Latest articles by Natalie Jahangiry
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My kitchen renovation is finally complete – take a look at the big reveal!Plus my little black book of products and tips you need to know
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Flatpack, but make it bespoke – the IKEA hack tips and tricks I swear byAre these hacks the secret weapon your home's been missing?
By Natalie Jahangiry
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What I’ve learned on my hunt for the perfect kitchen worktop – it's not just a design choice, it’s a long-term investment in how your kitchen functionsKitchen chronicles part five – how I chose the perfect worktop for my space
By Natalie Jahangiry
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I don't mind if you don't love my style – why designing your home for likes might be the very thing holding it backUnpopular Opinion: The real reason you don’t love your home (and it’s not because of your furniture)
By Natalie Jahangiry
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My smart spending guide to creating a chic kitchen without breaking the bank – plus I reveal which fixtures and fittings I'm using in my own spaceMy designer insight into where to splurge and where to save in your kitchen
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I pitched. I negotiated. I redesigned (about 12 times). The latest update on my dream kitchen journey, plus my essential planning tipsI pitched. I negotiated. I redesigned (about 12 times).
By Natalie Jahangiry
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My guide to painting smarter – how I choose the right finish, plus my top tools and techniques for every roomHow to find the right paints for your home and apply them properly!
By Natalie Jahangiry
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5 clever ways to inject hotel-style luxury into your home – capture the essence of places you love and bring them home with youTricks for nailing effortlessly luxurious hotel style
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Unpopular Opinion: I’m an interior design who doesn't follow traditional interior design rules – here’s why you shouldn’t eitherGet ready to rethink what ‘perfect’ really means
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Kitchen Chronicles Part Two – I'm comparing high street vs online suppliers to see just how far smart choices (and a little patience) can stretch a budgetI'm on the hunt for the perfect fit
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Design can speak to your emotional wellbeing and this is why I think thoughtful interiors matter more than everThe way your home looks and feels is quietly shaping your mood every day
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Marble is for more than just kitchen worktops! As an interior designer, these are the non-scary ways I use it to make a big impactHow statement pieces can easily transform a room from everyday to effortlessly elegant
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Kitchen Chronicles Part One – how I'm crafting my dream space on a budgetI'm chasing my dream kitchen while convincing my husband it's something we need to do and hunting down budget-friendly options
By Natalie Jahangiry
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My transitional autumn/winter wish list – little comforts, seasonal styling, and clever finds to bring cosiness into your homeLittle comforts, seasonal styling, and clever finds to bring coziness into your home
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Unpopular Opinion: A child’s room should reflect who they are – not your Pinterest boardDesigning a child’s room isn’t about curating the perfect aesthetic, it’s about creating a space that feels like theirs
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Why I'm finally leaving millennial grey behind, and what I've learnt about how to be bolder with colourI'll admit, I was grey-obsessed, but a new confidence has seen me embrace colour at home instead
By Natalie Jahangiry
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Unpopular Opinion: My house will never be finished, and neither will yoursIn my Ideal Home debut, let me explain why no home is ever truly finished – and why that’s something to celebrate
By Natalie Jahangiry

