Designing for personality, not just trends

I’ve recently been pulling together concepts for a client who absolutely loves colour; bold choices, statement moments and layers of personality using beautiful fabrics and wallcoverings from The Romo Group.

And honestly, I’ve loved working on it.

When colour and pattern are used thoughtfully and tonally, they can bring incredible warmth, depth and individuality to a space. Done well, they create interiors that feel rich, inviting and completely personal.

One thing I always say is that good interior design isn’t about imposing a designer’s own style onto every project. It’s about understanding the client’s style and creating a home that genuinely reflects the people living in it.

Of course, like most designers, I have my own aesthetic. My own home leans more towards softer, muted tones, layered textures and a calmer palette. But that doesn’t mean every project should look the same.

We’ve all heard the term maximalism used heavily in interiors over the last few years, but true maximalism isn’t simply about filling a room with colour and objects. The best maximalist interiors are curated and intentional. Every piece has purpose, personality and a sense of balance, while still allowing the space to feel harmonious.

Equally, minimal interiors shouldn’t feel cold or lacking in character. Whether a scheme is minimal, muted, bold or expressive, the most successful interiors always have the same foundations: balance, flow and intention.

For me, that’s the most rewarding part of the design process is creating homes that feel authentic to the people who live in them, rather than simply reflecting the latest trends or the designer behind the scheme.

Every home tells a different story, and that’s exactly how it should be.

If you’d like to chat about your own interior project, I’d love to hear from you.