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.

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19 Hallway Wall Decor Ideas For Ascending Style

July 7, 2025June 30, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Level up that entryway in style.

Bright entryway featuring sage green panelled walls, white trim, and a staircase with neutral carpet, opening into a living room with soft lighting and leafy plants.

How Lighting Affects Paint Colours – And How to Choose With Confidence

June 27, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Dispelling the myths around paint colours and how to navigate different orientations of spaces and artificial lighting.

A dated green wallpapered bedroom is shown in a before and after, with the updated space now warm, neutral, and inviting.

Chic Coastal Bedroom Makeover With Boutique Style (Before + After Reveal)

June 25, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

A reimagined coastal bedroom.

A distressed cream-and-beige vintage rug covering a herringbone wood floor, with the lower half of a cozy wooden armchair upholstered in light fabric at left and a built‑in firewood nook stacked with logs in the background.

Grounded Luxury: The Earthy Rugs Worth Investing In

June 20, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

The tactile element that will complete any earthy interior scheme.

A close-up of a white freestanding bathtub filled with water and floating petals or leaves, indicating a relaxing bath. In the foreground, a small wooden stool holds a bar of soap, a bowl of bath salts, and a long-handled body brush, with a lit candle next to them. A wooden shelving unit with bottles is visible in the background behind the tub.

Walk-In Showers vs. Walk-In Baths: Which Is Right for Your Loved One?

June 19, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

Not sure what the best option is? We’ve compared both types of fixtures to help alleviate that decision fatigue.

A luxurious modern bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub on a raised platform tiled with dark, textured blue-gray tiles. The walls are a mix of large gray tiles and sections of the same dark blue-gray tiles. A large mirrored medicine cabinet above a blue floating vanity is on the right, and a chrome heated towel rack is on the left. A toilet is partially visible on the far right.

Key Things To Know About Cladding For Bathroom Walls

June 18, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

This guide will walk you through the essentials so you can decide if it’s right for your space.

A modern living room with a long wooden accent wall featuring a wall-mounted television. Below the television, a long black console table holds a lamp with a white shade and a Buddha statue. Tall black speakers flank the entertainment unit. A white L-shaped sofa and a black leather armchair are arranged around a black coffee table with white flowers. A black cat is visible on a white rug in the foreground.

Why Your Modern Home May Need Non-Standard Insurance

June 18, 2025 by Nicole Thompson

If your home challenges the norm, your insurance should rise to meet it.