Hello!
I’m Sophie Robinson, and I’m bonkers for colour, and own far too many cushions! I’ve been lucky enough to eat-sleep-breath all things interior design for over 20 years; working across magazines, TV and some of the top retailers in the country (and I married a builder, so I’m keeping it in the family too). It sounds glamorous, but more often than not its very hard work. Nevertheless it’s a great fun job and I get to work with the most inspiring and creative people in the business. I’ve designed literally thousands of room schemes which has culminated in me being invited to judge the best British emerging design talent on BBC2’s The Great Interior Design Challenge. It’s an honour I absolutely relish as I think great design should be accessible to all. This Blog is my place to share all that I know and what inspires me.
So how did I get into this bizz is a question I get asked a lot. I studied BA Hons 3D Design at Brighton University with early aspirations to be a designer-maker or furniture designer. I learnt woodwork, jewellery, ceramics and metalwork before majoring in plastics, so I have an all round understanding and appreciation of the handmade and continue to be passionate about the design process and nurturing creativity through experimentation. I also love to champion designers, artists and craftspeople as they are what keep this business interesting.
My Interior Design career kicked off as a stylist in 2000 at BBC Good Homes magazine were I cut my teeth as a journalist and benefited an editorial training within one of the worlds most prestigious broadcasting and publishing institutions. Since going freelance I work across many popular titles as well as working on leading UK TV shows including BBC2, ITV and Channel 5. You can find out more about my Interior Styling work on my professional site sophierobinsoninteriors.co.uk
Aside from my day job, I’m wife to Tom who runs a thriving building business, Ark Builders, in our home town of Brighton, on the mostly sunny South coast of England. I’m also Mum to four year old Arthur, and being a Mum, the wife of an entrepreneur, and a homemaker is a big part of who I am.
My mission is to give you the confidence and inspire you to have a vibrant, fascinating and original home which reflect YOUR personality and interests. My own home is a *random* collection of things I love, which, through experience, I’ve managed to make “hang together”. The result is a home that’s unique and authentic. If this inspires you to get creative with your own space then I hope you’ll love my blog.