Expert renovation advice, space planning, materials and insights from real projects by Oraanj’s London design team.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across residential, commercial and hospitality interiors, we share what we’ve learnt about space planning, renovations, lighting, materials and the decisions that make a real difference to a finished space.
Recently published guides, architectural notes, and project lessons from across London.
Restaurant Design
Budget is the first question every restaurateur asks, and the honest answer is: it depends. But ‘it depends’...
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Office Design
If you have been searching for an interior designer for your growing business, you have likely come across...
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Restaurant Design
The layout of your restaurant determines almost everything, how many covers you can comfortably seat, how efficiently your...
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Office Design
If you are taking on commercial space in the capital, you will hear the terms CAT A and...
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Commercial Design
In today’s competitive retail environment, success is no longer driven by product alone. How customers experience your space...
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Apartment Design
A luxury apartment in London rarely comes with space to spare. What makes it feel high-end is not...
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I’m Rachana Gupta, Founder & Creative Director of Oraanj Interior Design.
Over the years, I’ve learnt that good interior design is rarely about following a trend. It’s about understanding the property, solving what isn’t working and making decisions that still feel right once the excitement of something new has passed.
Through this journal, our team and I share lessons from real projects — the decisions that worked, the challenges we encountered and the things we believe are worth considering before you start designing or renovating.
I hope it helps you make better decisions for your own space.
Direct access to the exact advice, layouts and specifications you need — plus links to our relevant services.
Understand what to consider before work starts, how to develop a realistic scope and which design decisions are better made early.
→ Our Residential Design & Build Service Explore Renovation Advice →Learn how furniture placement, circulation, storage and space planning can change the way a property works.
→ Our Space Planning Service Explore Space Planning →Practical guidance on lighting positions, proportions, finishes and selecting materials that work together across a scheme.
→ Our Lighting Design Service Explore Design Details →Ideas and advice for kitchens, living spaces, bedrooms, furniture, colour and complete residential interiors.
→ Our Residential Interior Design Service Explore Home Design →Advice on workplace layouts, hybrid working, office fit-outs, meeting rooms and creating better spaces for employees.
→ Our Office Interior Design Service Explore Office Design →Explore advice on seating, customer flow, counters, lighting, atmosphere and planning hospitality interiors.
→ Our Restaurant Interior Design Service Explore Hospitality Design →Ideas that go beyond what’s trending. Layout, proportions, kitchens, joinery, and connected living.
London apartments rarely come with room to spare, even the luxury ones. The difference between a flat that...
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Beautiful designs only work if the right pieces arrive on time, in perfect condition. That is the job...
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How to choose an interior design style becomes much easier when you stop trying to give your home...
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Your sitting room is more than just a place to sit. It’s where conversations flow, guests gather, families...
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Are all-white kitchens going out of style? Not exactly. White kitchens are not suddenly disappearing, but the way...
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Yes, different rooms can have different interior design styles. In fact, a home can feel far more personal...
Read Guide →A finished interior only shows the end of the story. The most useful lessons happen earlier — when we’re testing floor plans, solving awkward rooms and making the decisions that don’t appear in the final photograph.
Oraanj Case Study
Renovating a flat in the Barbican Estate is nothing like updating an ordinary London apartment. The...
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Oraanj Case Study
Most small apartment living rooms have the same problem. They are asked to do far too...
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Oraanj Case Study
The reception is the first thing a guest sees and the last thing they remember. It...
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Oraanj Case Study
A good meeting room has to do two things at once. It must keep conversations private,...
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Oraanj Case Study
A sofa sets the tone for the whole living room. In this Richmond home, a deep,...
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Oraanj Case Study
Good hair salon design does two jobs at once. It gives stylists a space that works...
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Oraanj Case Study
Not every luxury project needs to shout. This Mayfair townhouse case study is a masterclass in...
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Oraanj Case Study
Shoreditch doesn’t do anything by halves, and a venue that wants to hold its own in...
Read Case Study →From high-volume coffee counters to bespoke media walls and restaurant banquettes — deep dives into the specifications that make spaces perform.
Hospitality Focus
Barista triangle flow, drop-in pastry vitrines, queue pacing, and durable quartz worktops designed for high London footfall.
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Bespoke Millwork
Integrating acoustic panelling, concealed AV conduits, indirect warm perimeter lighting, and custom alcove storage.
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Revenue Strategy
How custom fluted banquettes increase covers by up to 20% while preserving intimate diner acoustic privacy.
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Workplace Fit-Out
Creating strong brand presence through monolithic stone reception counters and Crittall-style acoustic partitions.
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Spatial Planning
Applying the 1,000mm clearance standard, downdraft hob extraction, waterfall edges, and integrated seating in London homes.
Read Guide →Read this before the builders start. Refurbishment planning, contractor briefs, permissions, and budgeting insights.
Designing around customer flow, employee ergonomics, commercial leases, and operational success.
A restaurant refurbishment can refresh your brand and boost sales. It can also go wrong fast...
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A high-end café is judged in the first thirty seconds. Guests notice the queue, the counter...
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Whether you’re redesigning a London home, fitting out an office or creating a new hospitality space, Oraanj can help. Speak to Rachana’s team for an initial consultation about your project.
Guidance on navigating our articles, case studies, and studio interior design services across London.
Our journal provides deep architectural and styling insights across residential homes, turnkey property renovations, commercial workspaces, boutique hotels, and restaurants. Topics include spatial planning, kitchen & bathroom layouts, bespoke joinery specifications, lighting design, Listed building planning permissions, and realistic budgeting guides for London properties.
You can use the “Find Advice By Topic” gateway at the top of the page to navigate directly to your sector—residential guides, renovation advice, space planning, office design, or hospitality & café planning. Each cluster links directly to our detailed articles and relevant interior architecture services.
Our design guides offer practical principles, spatial rules, and material considerations for inspiration. In contrast, our “Real Project Insights” case studies document actual, identifiable projects undertaken by Oraanj across London—walking through the initial brief, the specific challenges encountered, alternative layouts tested, technical drawing packages, and the final built outcome.
Yes. Oraanj Interior Design provides comprehensive commercial design and fit-out consultancy across London. We specialise in Cat A and Cat B office design, boutique restaurants, coffee shops, and retail spaces—focusing on customer journey, acoustic balance, seating density, building regulations, and turnkey project delivery.
You can book an initial consultation by submitting the contact form on this page or calling our London team directly on +44 (0) 7448 803051. Creative Director Rachana Gupta and our senior interior architects will review your property plans, spatial goals, timeline, and investment range.
