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7. How do you balance old and new? I see old and new as partners rather than opposites. A modern sofa can be grounded by an antique rug; a contemporary light can bring freshness to a traditional room. The aim is to make spaces feel as if they could have existed for years, with layers of additions over time, rather than pinned to a single style or era.
8. What makes your work different? I think it’ s the sense of time I try to create. My interiors rarely look like they were“ done” in one go- they feel as though they’ ve grown into themselves over years, with every piece considered and connected. That layering of history, texture, and personality gives them warmth and authenticity.
9. How does place influence your interiors? Place is everything. I design with the idea that a space should feel like it belongs exactly where it is. For a coastal property, that might mean picking up on the textures and colours of the shoreline; for a city project, it could be about echoing the geometry of surrounding architecture. I want the interiors to feel like a continuation of their setting, so that they’ re both distinctive and deeply connected to their location.
10. What do you hope people feel when they experience your work? I want my spaces to feel uplifting and joyful- places where people instinctively relax and feel at ease. And, as cliché as it sounds, I want them to feel like home, even if it’ s just for the time they’ re there. I hope guests notice the little details, the layers of story, and the care that’ s gone into creating them, so they leave feeling both inspired and comfortable.
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