Deborah Law Interiors have been shortlisted for Interior Design Scheme – UK Award in The International Design and Architecture Awards 2020. Read more about Deborah Law below:
Name: Deborah Law
Company: Deborah Law Interiors
Position within company: Owner/Managing Director
Website: www.deborahlawinteriors.co.uk
Tell us a little about your background in design:
Designer for over 10 years, qualified with the British College of Interior Design after a senior corporate career in corporate social responsibility and
communications
How would you describe your personal design style?
Classic contemporary
Where does your design inspiration come from?
Life, beautiful places and products
In what direction do you feel that design is moving towards in a general sense?
Luxury that has a huge dose of practicality. Design you can jump in! Design with longevity – less fashion.
Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2020 and beyond.
1. interior architecture and interior design plan it together for greater
achievements
2. lighting – plan 4 levels minimum
3. walls – don’t always have to be plaster! glass walls – critical is glamouress
4. deep navy blue is the new black! midnight blue
5. large chevron parquet flooring the stylish one of 2019
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to design schemes, what would it be?
plan alongside your architectural plans. Structural issues can be crucial to deliver the best design ideas
How important are The International Design & Architecture Awards?
Very – to support and highlight individual design talent
What projects are you currently working on?
Mainly private owner renovation projects – creating interior architecture and
designs with a difference
What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?
Double the size of the business
Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself and your daily inspirations:
Your favourite holiday destination?
Australia
Your favourite book, film & song?
Good Will Hunting
A Star is Born
Sugar by Maroon 5
Your favourite food and drink?
Bread and butter pudding! Sloe G &T
Your favourite way to spend an afternoon?
Walking the dog and shopping for accessories
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
Still in Corporate Communications I guess?
Anything else interesting?
UK boat handling champion (with husband)…20 years ago!
design et al only work with the world’s leading designers.
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