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Welcome to my website—a big old mind dump and glimpse into how I think, feel, and create spaces. It’s a space where my ideas, thoughts, thinking and experiences come together to shape thoughtful responses to your interiors. Each project shapes part of my story— applying how I explore what makes space work, feel right, and connect with. I hope that as you look around, you’ll see not just design, but a genuine curiosity, concepts and care for creating places that leave a lasting impression with tailored solutions, personal to you and a little bit different. Cos who like being a sheep these days?
Work life
My Principles
We need to think not only about ourselves, these days, but also the planet we live on. With the belief that design should serve both people and the planet sustainability isn’t a layer we add at the end; it is and should be the foundations every decision rests on. That might mean choosing a refurbished desk given a new lease of life, or selecting an innovative recycled material that feels just as refined as any traditional option or using FSC certified woods.
Functionality also plays its role, always, ensuring the space works as hard as it looks. Often this means combining uses in clever ways — a meeting table that transforms into a collaborative hub, or a breakout zone that doubles as a focus space. Creating little pockets to do the task at hand.
Then the aesthetic emerges naturally. Some layouts thrive with bold contrast and rich tones, while others shine when softened into desaturated palettes that create calm. Colour is always guided by your inspiration, so the scheme reflects your values and personality, not a designer’s imposition.
Once the brief is formulated, functionality takes the lead — often with solutions that serve multiple purposes to reduce both cost and footprint. Aesthetics and mood follow, guided by your inspiration so the result feels personal as well as practical. And now with the mindset to create things as sustainably as possible, reduce the amount of carbon created, use non toxic or eco friendly product wherever and where ever possible.
Sometimes the emphasis is firmly on sustainability and function, other times there’s space for aesthetics and preferences to carry more weight. The balance is flexible, but the order ensures integrity in every outcome. When talking about design, I keep it straightforward, warm, and professional, I'm not about baffling you into intrigue with fancy terminology or blow smokes in chose directions, but will openly think outload to think and discuss or generate ideas. I aim to make sustainability easy to understand, so you feel motivated to make changes rather than weighed down by jargon. Some clients prefer a very practical conversation focused on outcomes, while others enjoy more of the storytelling — the why behind the choices. I adjust naturally, ensuring the process always feels clear and approachable and understood.
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My Process
Because we experience space in three dimensions, that’s where the design begins. Building the layout digitally lets us test proportions, flow, and sightlines before anything is ordered or installed. You can step into the space virtually and understand how it will work and feel long before it’s built.
From there, clear 2D drawings and visual boards help bring everything together. Some clients enjoy exploring the full 3D process, while others prefer the simplicity of plans and elevations. The level of detail always adapts to what feels most comfortable and useful for you.
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Materiality & Sustainability
Material choices have a big impact on how a space lasts. I focus on finishes that are durable, easy to maintain, and practical to repair or replace when needed.
Sustainability isn’t only about new eco products. A well-made material that lasts for years can often be the more sustainable choice compared to something cheaper that needs frequent replacement. Equally, refurbished or easily replaceable items can be just as responsible when they suit the space.
The aim is to choose materials that work for real life and allow the space to evolve over time, rather than needing to start again.
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The Aesthetic
Every project considers how the eye moves through a space. The same layout can feel completely different depending on the balance of colour, contrast, and visual detail. The aim is to create a natural sense of focus, where your eye is guided comfortably from one element to the next rather than competing for attention.
When a space is visually balanced, it avoids fatigue — the feeling that something isn’t quite right or needs changing again. Instead, you walk in each day and the space still feels engaging, calm, and enjoyable to be in, without the constant urge to redesign or refresh it.