Home Owners Magazine August 2025

What do you love about being a woman in your specific industry?                                             

I love project based work. As a woman I have a different approach to managing and coordinating the multiple stakeholders. I have a very good grasp on juggling personalities and managing all the different moving parts across multiple projects at the same time.

What are some of the highlights that you have experienced?

Restoring a house that was on the verge of falling apart. Bringing her back to life—preserving her beautiful, historic features while making her energy-efficient and welcoming again—was truly rewarding.

And honestly, nothing beats walking into a home I designed years ago and seeing people thrive in the space I created for them. That feeling of knowing I’ve made a real difference—that’s priceless.

As a woman what do you bring that is unique to the industry?

Contrary to what many might think, interior designers spend a lot of time on construction sites, often alongside predominantly male crews, rather than just in fancy showrooms or behind computer screens. What sets us apart is our collaborative spirit, empathy, and emotional intelligence. We bring teams together, align everyone toward a shared vision, and weave different perspectives into a holistic solution. That’s the power of a woman’s touch on-site.

How do you celebrate other women in the home decor and design industry?

Many of the women I’ve worked with are very organised and have great follow through. Whenever I come across a woman in the trades I will choose to support her.

How do you celebrate yourself?

By not waiting for, or expecting validation from others but acknowledging my achievements myself. Also by feeling proud of accomplishing what I set out to do, be it small and easy, or something that was a struggle and took a lot of self motivation to get done.

What advice do you have for other women who are starting out in the industry?

Keep going. Don’t stop, even when you feel like you’re not making inroads. You are. Don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. Look after and be kind to your suppliers, they’re the ones that’ll be there for you when a crises arrises. You are only as good as the people on your team, pick them wisely not cheaply.

A woman to me is anything she wants to be.