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the vision has to come from within. You have to have Do you have a preferred colour palette to work
passion and natural artistic flair; it is not something that with? If so, what is it and why?
can be taught. The colour palette will vary from client to client, because
naturally; every individual is instinctively drawn to
How important do you think sustainability in different colours. It is hugely important to me that my
design is? clients get a sense of joy and calm from the colours
I think it’s hugely important and I always conscious of they are surrounded with. Everyone is different, so
incorporating this into my designs wherever possible. I choosing the correct colour palette is vital to creating a
am very ‘old school’ in my approach to Interior Design. bespoke design scheme for each individual. Personally,
I am not a fan of the ‘flat packed culture’ whereby I will always choose bright colours. My favourite colour
furniture is produced and sold cheaply on mass, to be combination is mixing bright colours with black and
replaced a year later. It is not environmentally friendly, white for the ultimate in ‘wow factor’. It is the surest way
nor is it possible to create a visually pleasing or quality of making an unforgettable statement.
design scheme. I am a huge fan of antique furniture,
and I am an ambassador for luxecycling. This is the How do you encourage your clients to ‘think
process of taking preloved and unwanted furniture and outside the box’? How important do you think this
reinventing it; giving it an entirely new lease of life. is for an interior scheme?
I believe that to create a successful interior; it needs
Do you have a design style? If so, what is it? to be a true reflection of the client’s unique style and
I do have a design style that is unique to me. If I had to personality, whilst showcasing their passions and
describe it; I would say that it’s creating a brave and bold lifestyle. To achieve this, you have to think outside
room that is a visionary feast for eyes and which reflects the box; otherwise your interior will simply look like
the individual’s unique style and personality. My goal is one from a catalogue. It can take time for a client to
always to design a space that is exciting, enticing, and understand the process, but this comes from building
that has huge impact. Most importantly, every room I trust and from spending time working together.
design must tell a story.