Purpose Built
Get to know the why’s of Interior Couturier.
Why do I do what I do? To put it simply, I love interior design. I love to help my clients live their best life, focused on them and the way they want to live. Your home can be moulded to put you at ease, supporting and working for you and your family.
I lived and worked in the design industry in Australia and the UK for many years. This has given my work an international flavour. I’m bringing that experience, and my unique luxury style to Singapore. As my client, you are always top of mind when I’m designing your home. It can be a stressful experience changing your surroundings, trusting in an interior designer. My aim is to smooth the way, making it enjoyable, and dare I say, a fun experience! When I take your brief, I am listening to your needs and desires. I’m looking for your pain points to discover how I can make your home work for you. I use all this information to create a scope of work or action plan to turn the ideas into a reality. I love coming up with ideas, refining concepts and plans, sourcing, and selecting all the beautiful things. Once we're on site and installing - it’s so exciting to see it all come together. I get a kick out of turning a concept into a finished space, and I want you to be happy in your new home.
Design & Wellness
Research has shown that home design, from the use of light, colour, texture, and function impacts our mental and emotional wellness. There have been many studies conducted in this area. In one study, the researchers found that specific rooms elicit very real emotions. They found an entry should be inviting, a dining room should be intimate and promote conversation, a wardrobe should be organised, and so on. As an interior designer, this is conventional wisdom, and something I am considering as I design your space.
Making an Impact
I am committed to the maxims “less is more” and buy “quality over quantity”. I want to use materials in your interior design that are sustainable and ethical. Using beautiful natural materials that will develop patina and richness over time. While studying design in the early 2000s, my thesis was about sustainable and environmentally friendly furniture design. Sustainability wasn’t as hot a topic as it is now. These days, we hear about sustainability and climate change daily! Over the past 20 years, the awareness of our impact on the planet has dramatically increased. There are many ways we can achieve more sustainability in our homes:
buying quality furniture and products that you love. Items you value, and want to make part of your home long term.
choosing natural materials (for example, timber from certified managed forests)
using products made from recycled/reclaimed materials
buying beautiful vintage or antique pieces
sourcing locally produced products and furniture
considering what will happen when you no longer want that item, whether it be a chair/table/lamp. Can it be used in another way in your home? Can it be sold/given away? Can it be recycled?
On a Mission
My goal is to increase your family’s happiness, and security by creating a home that reflects you. A home that responds to your individual needs. I want to help you engage with your home, and the appreciate the things you surround yourself with. After all, your home is where a large portion of your life happens.
Book a complimentary 20 minute discovery call today via our contact page and tell me about your plans for your home. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!