RL: What do you think makes a house a home?
LS: By not only having a place that is aesthetically pleasing but also works practically for how you will live in the space. A house furnished with photographs, books, and much-loved inherited pieces becomes a home.

RL: Can you share some of your top decorating tips with us?
LS: Pay attention to scale. Trust your instincts. Create a mood board of looks that inspire you. Plan ahead.

RL: What top tips would you recommend for adding a splash of colour to a home?
LS: I always suggest keeping your largest items in the home neutral and adding colour with smaller accents. You might want a bright blue sofa now, but if you grow bored of it in a year, that’s an expensive piece to replace. Adding blue pillows to a neutral sofa means you can keep changing your look and have fun with colour.

RL: What are you most excited about seeing in home design?
LS: Sustainably produced furniture and fabrics.

RL: What’s your biggest trend prediction for 2024?
LS: More natural and calm colours and textures.

RL: Has life in TCI informed your aesthetic?
LS: It has had to, yes. The same colours and materials that work in the UK don’t necessarily work in the tropics. The intensity of the light alters colour.

RL: What is it like working in TCI?
LS: Working in TCI means I get to work on some fabulous homes in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. It does, however, also mean we have the logistical struggles of working on a small island…it’s worth it though!

RL: What are your favourite parts of a project?
LS: I love those final moments of adding accessories and plumping the pillows,
seeing how your and your client’s vision have all come together.