What made you decide to become an interior designer?

I have always had an admiration for design and styling. My father owned an iconic furniture shop on King William Road, Hyde Park in South Australia for many years so I grew up appreciating quality, ornate, period style furniture and decorative pieces. I initially had a career in Biomedical Sciences then discovered my true passion in Interior Design and ultimately knew this was an avenue I wanted to pursue.

What is your own personal favourite style?

My own personal style would have to be Classic / Contemporary as I still love some classic furniture pieces but I mix them up with modern accessories and other modern furniture pieces. My home is a mix of many styles consisting mainly of natural textures and muted colours as I find these create a relaxing and soothing space. Always accompanied by a beautifully scented candle or diffuser.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not at work?

I enjoy going to the gym, eating out or cooking for friends and family and watching interior design shows.

Do you have any interior design tips that may help people start from scratch?

First, determine what style and colours you like. I’d start with everyone’s favourite ‘go to’ which would be ‘Pinterest’. You can search via individual rooms and see what styles and colour palettes you are most attracted to and note how they make you feel. Once you have figured out your style you can also choose to follow certain designers or companies on Instagram. Once you’ve decided on what style you like, try to be decisive when making selections for your new home as this will prevent you from double guessing yourself afterwards.

What made you become and Interior Designer?

I have always been visually sensitive, creative, practical, affected by my surroundings.

What is your own personal favourite style?

I don't have one, I believe an interior should be individual and personal, guided by your own eye and what feels good to you.

Whilst I can appreciate all styles, my personal style would be a natural aesthetic, relaxed and minimal with a focus on textured materials, tactile layers, raw and earthy where environment is nurtured and imperfections are celebrated.

Travel has always been a source of inspiration for me, and I prefer bespoke handmade pieces over mass-produced decor such as handcrafted ceramics, textiles and furniture - things that tell a story.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not at work?

Travel, Photography, Nature, My dogs, Family, Cooking, Food & Wine

Do you have any interior design tips that may help people start from scratch?

Create a mood board as a starting point. It becomes your ‘design blueprint’ for the project which you can refer to when you get side-tracked by too many decisions.

Pop into local retailers, suppliers, fabric houses etc. and ask for cuttings or samples to loan/take to create your material mood board. You can order online from certain suppliers.