Interior designer, stylist and writer in Kingston Upon Thames
Many of us have been much more confined to our homes recently, because of all the measures being introduced to control the pandemic. It’s enough to make even the most resilient human feel the prickly sensation of claustrophobia, particularly if we’re working as well as …
I love using natural materials as part of an interior design for wellbeing. Materials such as wood, stone and cork can be better for our health than their synthetic equivalents; they create a general sense of wellbeing, and are often better for the environment. They …
During the current coronavirus crisis we’re being forced to get more of our needs met by our living space, rather than seeking fulfilment in the outside world. Interior design for wellbeing has never been more important. As our homes become workplaces, we need them to …
I’m not a big follower of interior trends because I think they just encourage us to buy (and waste) more. But there is one theme permeating the interiors world right now that I am paying attention to, and that’s sustainability. I don’t even like to …
I’m a great believer in the importance of designing homes that feel good as well as look good. But that’s easy to say – what does interior design for wellbeing mean in practice? Designing for wellbeing Your living space is an extension of your emotional …
Years ago when I was working for a charity we ran a gruelling event on the other side of the world. Every day started with a team meeting at 7am in a windowless office, and we’d be on the go until the early hours of …
Do you sometimes feel that you are drowning in clutter? Having too much stuff in your home can definitely ruin the look of your living space, but did you know that it can also have a big impact on your mental health? When life is …
To me, a home that feels good is one that does good as well. It’s one that creates a healthy space for you and anyone else that you live with, and doesn’t cause unnecessary harm to the planet or to other people in the process. …
Our homes are not just living spaces, but emotional spaces. They express a whole load of conscious and unconscious truths about ourselves (I know, it’s scary!) I’ve always believed this and it informs the way I approach shaping my own home as well as those …