I started in this line of work around 2003. Back then I was a photographer, shooting  and styling property for real estate and film location libraries, and I was fascinated that many of the homes that look good in photos, don’t necessarily ‘feel’ good in reality - and vice versa - and I became more curious about how our homes feel - and how they reflect and serve the people living in them - than how well they photograph. Gradually I took on side projects overseeing renovations and refurbishments for a variety of clients, and moved out of photography.

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 at first.

Life is too short to make only rational choices, but too sacred to be frivolous. 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 company Beware the Moon with my father, and fellow designer, John.  In 2017 I became a mum and moved to Costa Rica, from where I now run the wallpaper company.