My background was originally in fashion, where I was a model and director of fashion films. I’ve always had a love and appreciation for the way people express themselves and their individuality through fashion, and the same idea applies to interior design. I started designing spaces for my friends, and eventually, people began asking me for my help in a professional capacity, which led to where I am today. A defining moment in my career was definitely signing my first client, who still remains a client to this day.

As with any industry, success always has to begin with hard work and dedication. To run your own business successfully, you have to really give it your all — which should be easy if it’s your passion. For interior design specifically, it’s really important to develop the kind of relationship with your clients that allows you to bring their thoughts and ideas to life in a way they never could have imagined. It’s about listening to what they’re saying, but also what they’re not — digging deep and noticing unexpected details that can blossom into a beautiful, creative partnership.

I always approach my projects from the outside in. It’s important to always think about where the project is in the world and how its surroundings might inform the design, considering environmental details like how the sky looks or what kinds of trees or soil might surround the space. We then approach the bones of the space, thinking about how floors, walls, and molding establish a certain point of view. Once we cultivate that strong foundation, then we move into elements like color, texture, and materiality.