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.

The power of pattern

There are hundreds of different patterns, but I group them into a few broad categories to help plan my overall look. From stripes and spots to florals and damask, I will show you how to mix and match patterns.

Using pattern in the home

Patterns can seem intimidating at first, but once you have a few guidelines, they’re not difficult to work with — and they’re guaranteed to add life and joy to a space. From subtle accents and statement features to full-on layering and clashing prints – go as bold as you dare.

Bridgerton inspired interiors

Bridgerton is set in Regency times between 1810 and 1820 and it had a very distinct interior style which can inspire our homes today. It works particularly well in the Regency and Georgian houses of my home city of Bath.

Beautiful rooms to inspire your interior design – part 2

I love interiors magazines and blogs and I get lots of press releases from interiors brands, but the two other places I get lots of inspiration from are hotels and location houses. There ae a few agencies specialising in location houses and you can lose a few hours just browsing through the wonderful homes they have available to rent for photoshoots. Here are 10 more gorgeous rooms I think really work.

Beautiful rooms to inspire your interior design – part 1

“Where do get your inspiration from”?, is one of the questions I get asked most often. Like many interior designers my answer is always, “from all over the place!”. However, there is one place where I get a lot of décor inspiration from and that’s is from location houses.

Turn your home into an oasis of calm – Part 1

When we are still facing such uncertain and stressful times, it’s essential that we create an oasis of calm at home where we can relax and recharge our batteries.

Using artwork in the home

As someone who studied art early in my career, I have always encouraged my clients to bring art into their spaces. A piece of artwork can immediately make or break a room.

10 Christmas Table Setting Ideas

Christmas is a wonderful time to experiment with different interior styles and looks. Here are 10 Christmas table setting ideas to inspire you.

The best British interior design collaborations

The best British interior design collaborations. Joining forces to pool experience and resources has empowered many designers to create beautiful pieces.

Decorating with florals – part 2

loral prints can seem intimidating at first, but once you have a few guidelines, they’re not difficult to work with—and they’re guaranteed to add life and joy to a space. From subtle accents and statement features to full-on layering and clashing prints – go as boldly botanical as you dare. These much-loved prints can be modern or traditional, the choice is yours.