Behind the Projects
Redecorating Without Buying New Furniture Can Still Be Luxe. Here's How.
It's Not About My Style, It's About Making Yours Work Harder
When people invite me into their homes or short term rentals, I can almost hear the nerves before they speak.
Here's what I always say — I'm not here to erase your style, I'm here to make it work harder!
There's a misconception that working with an interior designer means starting again. Fresh everything. Big spend. Your own personality wiped and the Interior Designer's stamp is put on the place. But good design isn't a style transplant.
The Curtains That Almost Got Cancelled
I was called in to work on a Grade II listed lounge with high drama built in — think ceilings over 3 metres high, ornate cornices, a fireplace, sash windows, and a sweet window seat. But it was struggling. Flock wallpaper, purple walls and red carpet!
The owner thought her golden tapestry curtains were the problem. Except, those curtains were handmade. Fully lined. Embroidered with golden threads, deep greens, rich reds.
So I didn't fight them. I framed them.
We used sustainable interior design ideas to build around what was already working. Walls painted in colours that enhanced the curtains. Soft, layered textures. A new layout plan to emphasise the window seat. Suddenly, the curtains weren't a clash — they were the crown jewel.
Design That Saves More Than Just Style
By repurposing existing home décor instead of scrapping it all, we:
- Preserved a unique element with emotional (and financial) value
- Avoided unnecessary spending and landfill waste
- Created a design rooted in the property's period identity
- Elevated the entire experience for the owner and future guests
So Ask Yourself This
What have you already got that might be a hero in hiding?
You don't need to erase what's there. You just need someone to help you style it into something bold, useful, and you.
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