Colour can be the most important tool in your creative kit to transform a space and inject instant atmosphere and personality. Get this right and you are well on track for everything else. I try to find a colour which resonates with the homeowner, but a colour which is liveable and one which makes them feel good. Wrapping a room in a favourite colour is a great first step. I then like to find an object the client loves to draw inspiration from for the rest of the space. It could be a vintage china plate they love the pattern of, which could then translate to all the soft furnishings for example. It could be an inherited piece of furniture they own, which may just need a new lease of life with a fresh lick of paint. More often than not, all the elements or clues are already there within the space - an interior designer may just see things with a new and different perspective. The main thing is to keep the client in mind and try to reflect their personality in every choice you make. I always want the client to feel that I’ve understood exactly what makes them happy!

I’m constantly inspired by the natural world. More specifically, the vegetation and native species of all the places I visit, but also their buildings and architecture. More recently, I’ve been inspired by Spain, in particular Deià in Mallorca where I live. I can see my work becoming a little more rustic as of late, largely due to observing my immediate surroundings.

Colour comes like second nature to me - I’ve always struggled more with neutrals. My instinct always leads me to a colourful palette, no matter the project I’m working on, as it brings life, atmosphere and personality to a space. Over the years, I’ve refined my eye and taste for colour and how best to work up a palette that flows from room to room for example. I think colour is so personal and we all see tones differently so it’s important to go with your gut and use the colours that speak to you the most.

In 2024, unusual colour combinations are becoming more commonplace as people strive to create unique homes. Making way for more characterful tones, we are seeing less neutrals such as white, beige and grey being used which can sometimes feel flat and perhaps a little bland. Instead, tones of pink, tan, clay, terracotta, peach and stone instantly warm up and add character to a space, whether used individually or combined in one scheme, whilst being easy to live with. 

A few years ago, I designed a suite for the Belmond La Residencia hotel in Mallorca, Spain, and took a risk to make the space very much in my eclectic maximalist style. Somehow, the suite stands out from the other rooms in the hotel but in a good way. It oozes personality and charm, yet still feels respectful of its location. I think hotel rooms can afford to be a little bit risky as no one is in them for long and it’s on holiday you can afford to step outside of your interior comfort zone.

My collaborations always start with me asking myself if I will get on with this partner and if I can see myself having a good time with them throughout the creative process. Are we aligned on most points and essentially on the same page with lots of common ground? Ultimately, do we both want the same results from the collaboration? Without this in place, a collaboration is unlikely to work, so it’s wise to pick your partners with this in mind. A bit like how I imagine going on a first date would be! It’s always a risk but can work out wonderfully if the fit is right.

I’m most proud of my newest collaborations with Pooky, Ruggable and Dusty Deco, which will be launching soon. I also loved working on my fashion collections with H&M and more recently Kurt Guiger.

I think things will get even more remote with us all working so much online. However, I’m an old school pen and paper kind of person and I love nothing more than an inspiring face to face meeting. I feel they are becoming rarer but I’m a firm believer that working directly with people is a far more creative, effective and rewarding method.