Design with nature
When life is fast and demanding, it is easy to lose touch with what truly restores us.Home can quietly become a place of friction and pressure when it does not truly reflect who we are. Spaces shaped by trends and fleeting fashions do little to support our wellbeing beyond simple aesthetics.
When we remember that we are part of nature, not separate from it, we open the door to something profoundly grounding. Beneath the speed and overstimulation of modern life, our innate connection to the natural world is still there, waiting to be remembered and reawakened.​By slowing down and reconnecting with this deeper source, we begin to find clarity, calm, and meaning.
Nature offers inspiration that goes beyond style, guiding us toward design choices that support us emotionally, physically, and intuitively. What emerges from such connection are design decisions that guide spaces to feel restorative rather than demanding, personal rather than prescribed. A home designed from this place of deep connection becomes a true sanctuary - a place that holds us, spaces that restore us, and buildings that quietly support who we are and how we live.​
We layer the principles of biophilic design with inspiration from positive, lived experiences iof the natural world to design spaces that feel calm and restorative, just like in nature.
Every home holds a story
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The best design happens when there is a real connection between client and designer. Our 2-hour initial consultation. It is a relaxed, collaborative space for us to explore your vision, lifestyle, natural inspirations, timeline, and budget. We will cover how to foster a deeper connection to nature through design, and how your space can support a more grounded, nourishing way of living.
This time together also helps us discover if our creative energies are in harmony. Should we move forward, the consultation fee will be deducted from your final design invoice. See full details below.
Available in person or via video call. To book CLICK HERE
​Explore my design services below
Design Consultations
A two-hour, in-depth design consultation created to uncover your project needs, resolve design challenges, and equip you with clear, inspiring ideas to transform your space, all guided by nature-inspired design principles.
Together, we will explore every key aspect of your project, from colour, texture, and overall style to lighting, layout, storage, design deatils and sustainability. You will receive professional insights into what is possible, along with considered design direction tailored to your home and lifestyle.
This consultation can stand alone, giving you practical advice and creative ideas to confidently move forward independently, or it can become the first step in a full design journey, where your brief is developed and concepts expanded. Should you choose to proceed with a full design service, the consultation fee will be deducted from the final design cost.
Consultation fee: £300
Residential - Design Service
Whether you’re refreshing a single room, redesigning an entire floor, or renovating your entire property, my full design service ensures you’re supported every step of the way.
Even in a one-room makeover, there are countless design decisions to navigate, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—especially when working with older properties that often present unexpected challenges. A small change can trigger a domino effect, influencing the entire design. With multiple layers to consider, having a cohesive and flexible design plan is key to staying on brief, on budget, and on time, with minimal disruption.
Bespoke design fees apply to full design projects.
Commercial - Design Service
Commercial design demands a unique approach, where safety, durability, and practicality seamlessly blend with aesthetics to create an experience that keeps customers and clients coming back.
Basic to Boutique:
I find a special joy in crafting healthy, rejuvenating spaces that support wellbeing for those seeking rest and relaxation while on holiday. I design spaces that resonate with interiors lovers and eco-conscious traveler.
By elevating your property’s appeal, I help you tap into the booming holistic and wellness travel market.
Looking to attract this discerning audience? book a consultation today. A half day design consultation at your property is available
Fee £450 half day
Bespoke design fees apply to full design projects
Location + Fee
Whilst our primary client base is in Cumbria and Northern England, technology allows
design consultation services to be offered worldwide.
For full design projects outside of these areas, please get in touch discuss your project + location
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Each project is unique, so design fees are bespoke, tailored to your specific needs.
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To discuss your interiors project and explore how A Story of Home can connect your spaces
to nature through design, BOOK A DESIGN CONSULTATION, click below.