Nyde is an independent information portal for people in the UK who want practical, well-researched guidance on interiors. We write about the choices that shape a home — colour, layout, furniture, texture, light — and the thinking behind them.
The people behind the site
The editorial team at Nyde brings together writers, researchers and designers who share a focus on clarity and usefulness. We are not interior designers offering consultations, and we are not selling products or services. Our role is to gather, test and explain ideas so that readers can make confident decisions about their own spaces.
Every guide we publish reflects the combined input of several people: one researches the subject, another structures the information, a third edits for readability. The result is content that respects the reader's time and speaks plainly.
The topics we follow
Interiors ideas — the way a room is arranged, the materials chosen, the balance between function and appearance — form the core of what we cover. Our guides address questions that come up during planning, decorating and day-to-day living in a home.
We focus on principles rather than trends, and on approaches that can be adapted rather than copied. A reader looking for a single prescription will not find it here; someone weighing options and wanting to understand the reasoning behind them will.
Our editorial standards
Before a guide is published, we verify that the information it contains is accurate and that the advice can be applied. Where a topic involves measurements, materials or techniques, we check them. Where it involves subjective judgement — colour harmony, spatial balance — we describe the considerations rather than imposing a single answer.
We do not republish manufacturer descriptions, and we do not lift phrasing from other guides. Each piece is written from scratch, structured around what the reader needs to know and how they are likely to use the information.
Email and response times
You can reach the editorial team at [email protected]. We read every message and aim to respond within 48 hours during the working week. If your question concerns a specific guide, mention the page title in the subject line so that the right person can reply.
We welcome corrections, suggestions for topics we have not yet covered, and questions about how a guide was prepared. We cannot offer personal design advice or recommend specific products, but we can point you toward the relevant article if we have already written about the subject.
Suggesting a topic
If there is an aspect of interiors we have not addressed and you think it would be useful to others, let us know. We prioritise topics based on how often they are asked about, how much conflicting information exists elsewhere, and whether we can offer something clearer or more practical than what is already available.
Not every suggestion will become an article, but every one is logged and considered when we plan the next round of guides.
This site is published for general information only. The content reflects our editorial view and is not professional design or decorating advice.
Jack Dean