What sparked your passion for design?
"As a kid, I never went anywhere without my sketchbook. That’s when my love of colour began. I eventually studied architecture at university, but it wasn’t creative enough for me. I wanted to style! It surprised no-one when I switched to interior design and started dressing homes."

How do you approach each styling project?
"I always start with the big pieces – curtains, the rug or artwork – and use them to inform my palette. If the client wants me to build on existing pieces, like a Persian rug, I’ll pick out a colour and go from there. I like colours that complement each other rather than match. It creates depth and interest."

What’s your favourite room to design?
"Children’s rooms! They’re more colourful and playful, which means I can try out bolder schemes."

In another world, you might have been…
"A fashion designer. I make most of my clothes. Last year, I made a New Year's resolution that I wasn’t going to buy any new clothes. I lasted 10 months! Everything I wore during that time, I made. Then it got to Christmas and I couldn’t resist buying something new."

Is there a design thread that runs through your work?
"I love to layer different textures and tones. Different tones of brass, for example. And whether it’s subtle or bold, there’s a pop of colour."