Philosophy
Whilst many are driven by the aesthetics first, the function of a space is always my first consideration. A well planned and designed space will be a pleasure to live and work in and it is more likely to stand the test of time. Once a design is functional, then the aesthetics can be considered, but if you rely on aesthetics alone, it can quickly look dated. The design for a young but growing family should be robust, practical and adaptable, so that many activities can take place at the same time in the same space, or separated when more peaceful intimacy is required. And once the design flows, the aesthetics can be considered.; the spaces layered with colour, texture and creative expression, harmoniously combined to reflect the personality of the client.
I encourage my clients to listen to their hearts, not to follow the latest trends, fashions will come and go, but if the aesthetics reflect a clients personal taste, they will feel deeply connected for years and years to come. We may find something unique and personal and allow it to take centre stage, perhaps a much loved painting, or we design an exquisite staircase, where at once it will enrich and balance the aesthetics and complete the space. I grew up in a beautiful modern, open plan home of scale and drama, full of natural light and airflow, it was all at once an exhilarating, spacious yet comfortable, intimate home. So as a designer, I want each home to reflect the individuality of the client, their needs, aspirations, how they want to live, and crucially to ensure a sensitive integration with the environment, to have empathy with the site, landscape and orientation, and always to maximise the light, airflow and space. A design that at every stage, remains the most appropriate to each clients needs, their budget and the site.