Hi, I'm Natalie
Interior designer, planner and director
of Interior Instincts ltd.
I've always had a genuine love of property. I notice spaces constantly, think about them, and mentally redesign them when I should probably be concentrating on something else. It's just part of who I am. That's why I get so excited about every new project. The moment I walk into a home, I start noticing the little things that could make it work better. Sometimes it's a completely different layout, sometimes it's changing the way the light moves through a room, and sometimes it's the smallest idea that ends up making the biggest difference. Every home has potential and I love finding it.
Something that really fascinates me is the way our surroundings affect us. A space can change my mood the moment I walk in, and I think that's true for many people, whether they realise it or not. We've all walked into a room that instantly feels calm, or one that somehow feels uncomfortable without really knowing why.
That's why I don't think good design is just about making a home look beautiful. If a space doesn't work for the people living in it, something's missing. The best homes are the ones that make everyday life feel easier, calmer and more enjoyable, because they're designed around the people who live there, not around trends.
Renovating your home is a big investment, not just financially but emotionally too. I know how much trust people place in me when they invite me into their home, and I never take that for granted. My job is to make the process feel less overwhelming, give you confidence in the decisions you're making and help you enjoy the journey as much as the finished result. I'm not interested in designing homes that all look the same. Every project starts with understanding how you live, what frustrates you about your current space and what would genuinely make life better. The end result should feel like your home, just a better version of it. If you've ever looked around your house and thought, "I know this could work better, I just don't know how," that's exactly where I come in. Sometimes the answer is bigger than you expected, sometimes it's surprisingly simple, but finding those solutions is one of my favourite parts of the job.