Latest news
See more of my work in the Daily Telegraph
September 2009
This month my work has been featured in the Daily Telegraph/John Lewis special supplement John Lewis - The Room.
Take an interactive look around my room or watch my interview for top tips and advice about designing the perfect classically themed room.
Interior Design Yearbook 2010
August 2009
I was invited along with a prestigious panel of experts within the Interior design industry to contribute to the Interior Design Yearbook 2010.
If you want to know what are the trends for fabric, textiles & wallcoverings in the coming year read on:
The Fun on the Floor
August 2009
I’m working with Fun on the Floor as their Interior design expert.
It’s a website that is packed full of inspirational ideas and expert information to help you choose the right carpet. Discover the hottest up and coming trends, There has never been a better time to give your home a new look. With an exciting choice of colourful and textured carpets, why not think of your floor first, making it the hero of your interiors.
How to make your windows look good 'naked'.
May 2009
At the end of last year, I teamed up with Pilkington Building Products UK to devise some invaluable tips on how to maximise the effect of glazing in your home by styling ‘naked’ windows. Here are some images from the press release:
In Summer:
Pilkington
NOVEMBER 2008
I’ve been invited to work with Pilkington, to promote Activ Self Cleaning Glass. Interior design advice is on hand, to make the best of your conservatory no matter what the season.
The campaign is “How to make your windows look good naked".
Villeroy & Boch - bathroom design and trend advice for 2009
September 2008
The bathroom was once considered a functional, cold, clinical space. It's now become an Inspirational and indulgent space reminiscent of luxury boutique hotel suites, intended for serious rest and relaxation.
Designing bathroom spaces is about creating a place that you want to spend time in, not just for washing!
Magnet Kitchens - kitchen design and trend advice for 2009.
August 2008
Design literate and increasingly more confident. Our open plan style of living sees the kitchen play a pivotal role in the whole home approach to interior design.
We have definitely moved away from ‘the kitchen for life’ of our parent’s generation.
The Carpet foundation
August 2008
I'm delighted that The Carpet Foundation have invited me to become part of a prestigious judging panel at The Red Carpet Awards held at Claridge’s Hotel in london.
These awards are to acknowledge the and award to encourage greater editorial coverage for carpet. Now considered one of the most prestigious Awards in the home interest market, they are keenly contested by the magazine world.
Capital Volunteering
JULY 2008
I actively support Capital Volunteering, a London program which aims to tackle issues of mental health by social inclusion.
The reason why I’m involved is due to my personal belief. “I think only an extremely lucky person will go through life and not experience depression, exhaustion or anxiety.” Capital Volunteering help people recover, it can help them develop more interesting and rewarding lives. Learn more by visiting www.capitalvolunteering.org.uk
I've joined Women Speakers
April 2008
I've just joined forces with Women Speakers and have become part of the UK and Europe's only dedicated source for outstanding women speakers and facilitators.
If you would like to book me for a talk or a demonstration please contact them.
Find out more about my latest book
April 2008
With my new book, Childrens' Rooms, published on May 1st have a look at my page on Meet The Author where you can watch me introduce the book in my own words.
Spring into Style at John Lewis - update
March 2008
I had the greatest of fun working for John Lewis, promoting their new Home Spring & Summer catalogue. Here are some of my antics.
I visited four shops up and down the country from Essex to Glasgow. I must thank all the furnishing advisors and the team at head office for their tireless help in making these events run so smoothly. Not forgetting the lively audiences who kept alert and laughed at the right places.
Design Week at Chelsea Harbour
March 2008
Design Week at Chelsea Harbour in conjunction with Global Colour who are a trend and colour forecast company who hosted the event. I was part of a prestigous lineup which included:
- Lori Rolet-Pinkerton of Park Grove Design, the BIDA's new Chairman
- David Oliver - Oliver Paints
- Lesley Ann Blamire – MD of Quorum I-D Ltd
- Andrew Tucker - Creative Director of MIX INTERIOR
- Tamsin Kingswell – Editor mix FUTURE INTERIORS
- Susannah Evans - Wright and Wright Architects
- Ben Marshall – H&R Johnson Tiles
We came together to discuss social, economic, environmental and design topics of the moment.
Have a look around my home - update
MARCH 2008
The article was published in the April issue of Homes & Gardens magazine out at the beginning of March and I was delighted with the finished results. Have a look at the article in full below.
Photographs by Mark Lucombe-Whyte, © Homes & Gardens magazine, as featured in issue April 2008
Spring into Style at John Lewis - meet me face to face
February 2008
Photograph: Edward Lloyd
I will be talking about design and trend advice for Spring/Summer in four John Lewis stores.
It will be a fun packed event, full of helpful interior design tips. If you have any specific design questions or need some inspiration, I will be happy to help. You'll be able to find me in the home department, see you there.
- Monday 25th February at Bluewater at 11.30am–12.15pm
- Thursday 28th February at Glasgow at 6–7pm
- Tuesday 4th March at Trafford centre at 6–7pm
- Thursday 6th March at Peterbrough at 6-7pm
Have a look around my home
February 2008
My home is featured in the April 2008 issue of Homes & Gardens out on the 6th of March.
Click on the picture to the left for a sneek peak at one of the images
Mondango, 52m sailing yacht
January 2008
My most recent and prestigious commission, is to create a architecture artworks for a boat called Mondango.
Designed by Dubois, navel architects with interior design by Reymond Langton Designs and built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand.
Take a look at the Reymond Langton Designs website to see the boat or look at my designs (pdf 750kb) for the artworks.
My first blog
November 2007
I have just taken my first steps into the world of blogging! You can read the first entry over on www.problemsolved.co.uk.