Meet the Designer

Could you share a little about your role within the studio?

I am an Associate Director based mainly in our London office. My primary focus is on soft furnishings and interior curation, though our projects span a wide variety of design disciplines.

What first drew you to interior design?

My father was an architect and growing up around his work sparked an early fascination with spaces. Part of my childhood was spent in the Middle East, where he maintained an office in Muscat for 30 years, giving me the opportunity to tour active building sites from a young age.

At the same time, our family home in Sussex, which was a beautiful but crumbling Georgian wreck, became my playground during exeats from school, where my parents were invariably absent. I took down walls, lifted carpets, re-painted rooms (and accidentally burnt down ancient hedgerows)! That hands-on experience, paired with visits to historic houses and city architecture around the world, instilled in me a deep appreciation for interior design and visual detail.

How would you define your areas of specialism?

I specialise primarily in furnishings, classic interiors, textiles and procuring antiques. I love blending elements from different eras to craft layered spaces. Ultimately, design is about fulfilling the client’s vision, understanding their tastes, translating their preferences and creating a home that feels uniquely theirs.

What's a detail in design that you pay close attention to that others might not normally notice?

The little extra details, the trim on a curtain, the choice of lining, the pole finish or the subtle contrast between a seat fabric and its backing. All the small intricacies, down to the timber finish on a chair leg, works together to create the whole look.

Is there a particular project that feels especially meaningful or memorable to you?

We recently completed a family home in Chelsea that stands out. The clients wanted a fresh interpretation of classic English style, refined and timeless, yet vibrant with bold colours and playful patterns. They were a very nice client to work with, very positive about lots of things and they were very open to ideas and different styles.

Where do you find inspiration, both within and beyond interiors?

I’m constantly looking at things around me. Be it walking down a street and seeing an architrave to a door, a gatepost detail or the ambiance of a boutique hotel. I am constantly looking at little things and taking it all in. Doing the ubiquitous thing of taking snapshots and letting those ideas inform future designs.

Are there any current influences shaping your ideas at the moment?

We aim to create spaces that transcend fleeting trends. Design should feel timeless, something that’s going to last and look back at in 10, 20 years’ time. True quality lies in longevity rather than following short-lived fashions.

What excites you most about the future of design?

Design is becoming wonderfully global. We draw inspiration, materials, and artisan pieces from all over the world, whether that means sourcing bearded wallpaper, antique artifacts or unique furnishings from abroad to enrich our projects.