my home design journey…

I took on my first major home renovation: a three-bedroom house by the sea. I began sharing my interior design journey online, driven by a desire to learn, find inspiration, and document the process. My goal was to create a peaceful retreat, rich in color and pattern, where I could find solace and rejuvenation. However, I quickly realised that while people were helpful, I struggled to find inspiration for “calm” homes that embraced colour. Every search seemed to lead to the same beige, neutral interiors—beautiful, but lacking individuality. Overwhelmed by the endless decisions and choices, I fell into the trap of playing it safe, decorating my home in what I thought was the ‘right’ way.

When lockdown hit, and there was nowhere to go but my house, I found myself feeling very dissatisfed with my home, it didn’t feel like me and I wasn’t connecting with it. So, I made the decision to turn of all the noise, all of Instagram and pinterest, and just let my emotions guide me. It was only when I started designing with an emotion-led approach— that I discovered a profound sense of peace and creative expression. I let go of the external expectations and began designing intuitively—crafting a home that nurtures my emotional wellbeing.

I’ve discovered from designing my own home (and from years of working with private clients), is that striving for perfection, following trends or prioritising aesthetics over functionality, will often leave you feeling disconnected from your home.

'I’ve refined my design approach through training as an interior designer, and working at interior design firms — and also whilst doing my own home renovation (on number 3! ) so I know first hand how overwhelming and the process stressful can be!

That’s why I have created this space — to give you guiding principles so that you can design your home yourself, for you.