Nicole Thompson

Nicole Thompson is the founder of Sleek-chic Interiors and is a highly experienced interiors writer and skilled home renovator who has a passion for all things design. She has been featured as an authority at Pinterest, Ideal Home, Daily Mail and in countless other interviews. For 8 years, Nicole has written, observed key interior trends, renovated and undertaken interior short courses at the renown KLC school where she has gained her grounding interior design principles. With a keen eye for detail and a love of creativity, she shares her expertise on the latest interior trends, practical DIY tutorials, and styling inspiration to help others transform their homes into stunning spaces.

A living room with olive green walls, a red armchair, large windows, and a distinctive chandelier.

The Best Paint Colours for a Peaceful Home, 7 Tones That Take the Edge Off

May 22, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Migraine friendly colours and soft, calming palettes that will soothe and cocoon you in your home.

Lush green plant in the foreground of a living room with a grey sofa and abstract painting.

7 Interior Design Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Home

September 11, 2025May 22, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Your checklist to help you buy the right home for you.

Modern fireplace with a roaring fire and stacked logs below, flanked by abstract sculptures.

Our Guide to Simple Styling Tricks to Impress Buyers on Viewing Day

May 22, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Styling tricks that actually help you get bang for your buck!

A room with pale pink walls, a long blue banquette, and two red ornate light fixtures.

COAT’s 33 Dreamy New Paint Shades Made for Moody British Light

May 19, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Muted, timeless, warm shades that are versatile enough for any room.

A "Before & After" split image showing an overgrown garden transformed into a neat gravel and paver path.

DIY Small Front Garden Makeover for Less Than £150

July 8, 2025May 19, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

£142.50 and a lot of hard work to transform this wild, unkept front garden with masses of potential.

A dining room with a wooden table, floral centerpiece, paneled walls, and a checkered lamp.

How to Get the Cottagecore Look: 21 Interiors That Get It Spot On

May 13, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Romanticise life and your interiors with this whimsical design trend.

Annie Sloan, a woman with gray hair, stands smiling in front of shelves stocked with "Annie Sloan" paint cans.

Annie Sloan Launches Five New Chalk Paint Colours

May 12, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

On-trend, rich shades to celebrate 35 years since the inception of her revolutionary furniture paint.