About the Author

After spending several years garnering experience in the retail and real estate business, I joined InStyle Direct in 2013 and have thoroughly enjoyed my work here. As an Associate Director, I assist a diverse group of clients. Whether it is a private homeowner looking for a completely bespoke furnishing solution or a leading developer or estate agent looking to dress properties to meet business objectives, I have worked with all of them. Customer care is an essential part of my role. The ability to gauge client requirements and suggest a tailored solution is a skill I've honed after working on over 500 projects across more than a decade at this company. Another aspect of my work that keeps me motivated is the opportunity to collaborate with talented designers and cutting-edge suppliers worldwide. I guess bringing ideas to life is as stimulating for a property furnishing professional as it is rewarding for our clients. The sheer excitement in a client's voice and expression upon seeing a completely transformed property is priceless and something I strive for on every project I undertake. However, I do have interests outside of design and furnishing as well. When not drafting a client proposal or meeting with designers, I try honing my horse-riding skills or taking a spin class to keep fit. Football and travelling with my family are other passions that keep me going. In my experience as a property furnishing expert with InStyle Direct, I've had the privilege of contributing to several client successes that I'd like to share with you. From exciting results delivered to clients to the furnishing, interior design and refurbishment stories behind them, stay tuned for more.

Replacement Furniture Relief...

Have you heard of the New Replacement Furniture Relief? It could make this the perfect time to smarten up your rental property. Imagine you are a tenant viewing two virtually identical rental properti...
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Meet the Furniture Package Expert...

Transforming a property into a beautiful living space is what InStyle Direct does best. Since the company was founded in 2004, our process for providing design-led furnishing packages has been honed t...
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Irresistible Riverside Living...

A great riverside apartment, had been on the market for a number of weeks with unsatisfactory tenant interest until Marc von Grundherr of Benham & Reeves suggested a different approach to the land...
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A Step Ahead...

The key to maximising a property’s potential is to make it as attractive as possible to high-end tenants. Renting is a long-term lifestyle choice for many and the property itself needs to reflec...
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Make a Splash...

Autumn is a strange season of contrasts. We are surrounded by uplifting, vibrant colours, crimson berries shine through falling leaves in shades of scarlet and gold. Yet the days are growing darker an...
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Head(boards) up...

Headboards. We love them. They’re a bit of an art form in their own right and getting the design spot on can completely transform the look of your bedroom. But where do you start and what look s...
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Transforming London Rental Apartments for Maximum Return...

The London rental market is very competitive. Properties let quickly if they are beautifully presented and furnished but prospective tenants will walk away if an apartment looks tired and unappealing....
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Getting Smart with Art...

June marks the start of the Royal Academy’s famous Summer Exhibition, a chance to see new works from contemporary artists, from paintings and prints to photography and sculpture. For me, it̵...
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Light Fantastic – The Right Lighting Can Bring a Room to Life...

It’s easy to overlook lighting when you’re designing a new interior, but in fact, it’s the single, most effective element in interior design, enabling you to create exactly the right...
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Beautiful Balconies – Creating a New Room Out of Thin Air...

With the Chelsea Flower Show in full swing, many of us are turning our thoughts to creating a riot of colour in our gardens over the summer. If you live in London though, outside space is a luxury. Th...
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