I started in this line of work around 2003 when I was working as a photographer shooting  and styling property for real estate and film location libraries. I became fascinated that many of the homes that photograph well, don’t necessarily ‘feel’ good in reality - and vice versa, so many homes that felt fantastic, just didn’t necessarily shoot well. Over time I became more interested in how a home feels than how well it photographs, and gradually took on side projects guiding renovations and refurbishments for a variety of clients.

I help to create homes that reflect the people who live in them and in this respect, my involvement is always client-led. I encourage people to materialise some of their more nuanced, personal ideas; ideas that perhaps seem unachievable, intimidating or unavailable alone.

Life is too short to make only rational choices, but too sacred to be frivolous, and this reflects in my approach to design in general. I am resourceful with materials and fastidious about quality fixtures - it’s not specifically eco-driven, I just don’t really like plastic and I’m a sucker for a heavy brass tap.  

I work between clients, architects and contractors, pulling together a design and build, and then source and oversee the project. I also often simply consult in the initial stages, help with costings, outline a comprehensive schedule for your builders to follow, and leave you to it, helping you to see past the initial overwhelm.

In 2009, I set up the wallpaper brand Beware the Moon on the side. In 2017 I became a mum and moved to Costa Rica, from where I continue to run the wallpaper company.