Inspiration and Theory

“Inspiration the seed. Design but the flower.” Michael Langham

Michael Langham, the late renowned theatre director at Stratford-Upon-Avon could have been talking about the world of room designers when he made this statement.

Whether I am working on a commission for the home or the office, the kernel of every project begins with a concept that I draw from a collection of inspirations and theories to suit the client’s individual tastes and needs.

In the articles below I have tried to share with you the sorts of sources that I have found to be inspirational: the designers whom I admire, books on interior design, the gurus who talk about all sorts of room design: everything from office design to bathrooms.

As an interior designer I am always on the lookout for new ideas in all sorts of media that can be reinterpreted and applied to the spaces that I work on.

Whether you are looking for functional minimalism or sumptuous luxury, interior designers must marry their creative inspirations to industry theory about room design. After studying interior design I came away with the building blocks that a theoretical framework provides. The philosophy and practice of design are vital elements in rolling out the creative inspirations in a way that works for the client.
The final and perhaps most important source of ideas come from my relationship with the client. My first challenge in any commission, as a room designer, is to find the chemistry with the person who has come to me for a design solution. I draw immense resources from their creativity and involvement in the projects and from an understanding of the impact that my design will have on their business, surroundings and lives.

Meet Me and My Team

My team and I have worked for several years to pool our sources of inspiration to come up with unique and high quality room designs for spaces that range from homes to offices. If you have a residential or commercial project that you would like to discuss, please contact me on 07855 797311.

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