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The vivid colours of the glistening Mediterranean inspired the design for this two bedroom apartment, overlooking the harbour at Puerto Andrax. Aquatic blues, acid yellows and rich reds perfectly compliment the timber floor and white walls, giving the apartment a distinctive energy and youthful feel with plenty of light from the full-height windows. Space is optimised to create more rooms than seem initially apparent: a sliding door can separate the snug from the main living room, there’s an outdoor shower space on the roof terrace and even a box room for additional guests. But there’s no compromise on the master bedroom which remains an oasis of calm.

This Georgian house in Yorkshire showcases its owners’ perfect eye for detail and exquisite pieces. I used soothing natural colours to create a light and spacious family home. Delicate fabrics, subtle wall coverings, soft luxurious hand-woven carpets and individually designed furniture pieces are combined to complement the owners’ existing furniture. I also made full use of the height and size of the rooms – typical Georgian assets – with careful use of shape and storage to instil a strong sense of order.

When my clients swapped London living for this Edwardian country house in Berkshire, they knew they’d found an absolute gem of a home. My challenge was to capture the original spirit of the property while updating it for 21st century family life. To do that, I integrated many of the existing features within a contemporary design style. While the drawing room’s rich wood panelling makes it an exceptional space for evening entertainment, the original floors – for example in the hall – have been brought to life through lighter tones of paint. Dashes of colour give the bedrooms and lounges a relaxed air, and the family’s sense of humour is captured in the animals that adorn the walls and original mantelpieces.

It was a deceptively simple brief: the father of this young family wanted somewhere he could feel relaxed in the minute he walked through the door. That meant giving this tasteful Berkshire new-build a special sense of warmth and softness. The house is hidden in an orchard and built with reclaimed bricks: inside, I made best use of the natural light with mirrors, lots of neutral tones and plenty of curves – from the kitchen table to the rugs in the lounge. The house gains its distinctiveness too through those signature family touches – like the feature lampshade in the conservatory and the bespoke wallpaper in the boys’ playroom.