It's said that when designing a space, there are seven elements that you should consider: space, form, line, light, colour pattern and texture. This week, we sat down with the team at Lauren Gilberthorpe Interiors to discuss the 7 elements of interior design, and how they impact how a room looks and feels.

Interior design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building, while interior decorating is the furnishing or adorning of a space with decorative elements to achieve a certain aesthetic. In short, interior designers may decorate, but decorators do not design.

If you love a certain firm's style and would love the opportunity to work with the creatives behind it, reach out to ask if they offer consultations. Also look at emerging designers on Instagram, who might offer a consultation within your budget as they grow their own portfolios.