The Feelspace Way
Nine principles that shape how I design: rooted in senses, courage, and honesty. and examples of great designs.
The images here aren’t my projects (yet!) but inspiring examples that show these principles in action.
Good design makes you FEEL something
Most interiors today are safe.
Neutral, polished, and instantly forgettable.
Good design should disturb you a little.
It should spark a reaction,
wake up your senses,
and make you feel more alive.
A brave colour,
an unexpected curve,
a piece of art that stirs conversation...
If you’re a little bit nervous, it’s probably a good sign...
Light isn’t decoration. It’s medicine.
Nothing shapes how we feel more directly than light, yet so many UK homes rely on one harsh ceiling lamp. I design with layers of light: bright for focus, soft for intimacy, warm for winding down.
Colour is architecture, not paint.
I don’t use colour as decoration. The right palette can calm, energise, or spark joy. The wrong one quietly unsettles you every day.
I use colour to define areas, create balance, and shift the atmosphere.
It’s a tool that changes how you experience your home.
Every room needs a Bold Move.
Safe equals forgettable. I always look for your “thing”: a piece of art, an unusual form, or a favourite colour — and elevate it so the room feels alive. A bold move doesn’t have to shout, but it does need to stand for something.
If you’re a little bit nervous, it’s probably a good sign...
Nature inside is not a potted plant.
Biophilic design is much more than bringing in a fiddle-leaf fig. It’s daylight, fresh air, reclaimed wood, crafted objects, and views that connect you to the living world. Even one natural element makes a room calmer, healthier, more human.
Touch is the real luxury.
Forget glossy catalogues. The feel of linen curtains, a rough plaster wall, or a wool rug underfoot has more impact than another “statement sofa.” Minimalism may look tidy, but we crave texture. Spaces should invite your hands as much as your eyes.
Trends belong on TikTok, not your home.
Your home isn’t disposable content. You’ll live with it for years, so chasing what’s “in” today guarantees regret tomorrow. I design with classics, natural materials, and ideas that age beautifully.
Non toxic. On any level.
That means no paints or plastics that poison your air. But also no furniture made in exploitative conditions, shipped halfway across the world to fall apart in a year. I believe beauty carries energy and if that energy is toxic, it doesn’t belong in your home.
Can afford luxury: buy local. On budget: buy vintage.
Vintage always wins.
A solid wood table from 1960 from marketplace better then mass produce, every time. Vintage, reclaimed, and upcycled pieces carry history, patina, and soul. Can be paint it, reupholster it, made it yours.
