about fleur

After years of full-service design work — and a pretty major renovation of my own — I found myself craving more freedom to create, paint, and talk honestly about the highs (and lows) of the design world.

I still adore interiors. But I no longer want to be knee-deep in site visits, lead times, or spreadsheets. I’ve realised that my real value lies in my eye — in curating, selecting, scheming, and helping others see the potential in their spaces. That’s what I love. The rest? Not so much.

A traumatic experience with a builder a few years ago really knocked me sideways. I withdrew. I questioned myself, my abilities, my worth. Decision paralysis crept in. Anxiety took over. And somewhere in the chaos, I lost my confidence.

Since then, I’ve only taken on a handful of projects — ones where I felt safe. Redecoration work. Procurement-only jobs. And, of course, my own home. Ironically, it was that renovation that really caused the unravelling. I was let down by people I trusted to help. I ended up having to take on the project management role — something that doesn’t come naturally to me. Some suppliers didn't rectify when they failed.  I felt cornered. It was completely destabilising.

But here’s what I’ve learned: it wasn’t failure — it was a redirection.

So I’ve pivoted. To stay in the industry I love, I’ve stripped things back to the parts that bring me joy — collaborating with clients I care about, refining beautiful spaces, and creating without the pressure to manage every detail.

This is where I’ve landed. A little more personal. A little more playful. And entirely me.

Thanks for staying

Fleur x