HOME + GARDEN
CLAIRE PARKIN
INTERIOR DESIGN
PASSIONATE ABOUT CREATING CALM , WELCOMING AND SOPHISTICATED HOMES , CLAIRE PARKIN HAS HELPED OTHERS DESIGN THEIR UNIQUE SPACES SINCE TRAINING AT THE BRITISH COLLEGE OF INTERIOR DESIGN IN 2018 . ALSO A WRITER AND STYLIST , CLAIRE PROUDLY SHARES WITH OTHERS THE LATEST CUTTING EDGE TRENDS AND HER OWN HOME UPDATES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA ,
INSPIRING OTHERS TO CREATE THE HOME OF THEIR DREAMS .
How would you describe your style ? I would describe my design style as classic contemporary with an eclectic twist ! I mainly design classic and sophisticated interiors for my clients but like to challenge them to explore pattern and colour too . I firmly believe that your home should reflect your unique life story and so am always very keen to include my clients ’ family heirlooms or antique furniture finds in my design schemes .
What makes you unique to other interior designers ? My clients often comment that as well as loving the final design schemes , they find that they love the design process in a way that they weren ’ t expecting ! I receive lots of lovely feedback saying that I make clients feel at ease and that conversations around budgets or design likes / dislikes aren ’ t awkward , which is important to me . Being invited into someone ’ s home to help to design the space is a huge honour and one that I don ’ t take lightly .
What should our readers consider when it comes to selecting an interior designer ? It ’ s always a good idea to have an online ‘ discovery call ’ or something similar with an interior designer , so that you can assess if you think that they will be a good fit for your design needs . Most interior designers offer this service and it ’ s always worth looking at their website to see how to arrange this . www . insidekent . co . uk • 181