For a long time, professional design help was only available to the very wealthy. Full-service decorators, sweeping overhauls, opaque pricing: interiors were the domain of the elite. Even now, the world of interiors can feel out of reach. Beautiful, but intimidating, and only really accessible if you have endless budget, endless time, or a clear and confident vision. Most people do not have any of those three things, and most people do not need a full-service decorator. They need a conversation.

I believe thoughtful design should be available to anyone, whether you are renovating an entire home, reimagining a single room, or simply trying to work out what is not quite right about your space. That is why I created Epoch, and why my work begins, almost always, with a single hour.

Interiors for the way you actually live

Your home should be your calm place. A space that reflects who you are and how you live. Somewhere you can unwind, recharge, host the people you love, or simply enjoy your morning coffee in peace.

For me, good design is about more than how things look. It is about how they work. When the layout flows, the materials suit your life and each room has a clear purpose, you feel the difference. There is a quiet joy in knowing your home is working with you rather than against you, and that joy does not have to cost the earth.

One hour can unlock everything

When my partner Spencer and I renovated our canal house in Amsterdam, a 17th-century apartment with plenty of quirks, I started by hiring a traditional interior designer. Spencer wanted the reassurance of professional input, and on paper it made sense. But despite the cost, we ended up parting ways. The work did not reflect us. The 3D layouts missed key architectural details like the exposed beams and original proportions, and the material suggestions were far beyond what we considered reasonable.

Fortunately, I had a secret weapon. I had spent over a decade as a buyer in the fashion industry, curating collections, building relationships with suppliers and developing an instinct for quality and value. I knew how to source. I knew how to spot something special. And I knew that good taste does not have to mean a big budget.

So I did it myself. From marketplaces and antique fairs to salvage yards across the Netherlands and Europe, I found what we needed on our own terms. Reclaimed doors, vintage lighting, one-of-a-kind pieces that told a story. The house came together beautifully, and I realised something important.

What we really needed was not a high-gloss design service. It was honest, tailored, practical support. That is the philosophy behind Epoch. Sometimes you just need an hour.

What actually happens in one hour

A lot more than you might expect. In a single Discovery Call, I can:

Diagnose what is not working. Sometimes you know something feels off but cannot pinpoint why. Fresh eyes can identify issues with flow, proportion, lighting or furniture placement in minutes.
Create a clear direction. I will establish a cohesive vision for your space: colour palette, material choices, the overall feeling you are working towards.
Solve specific problems. That awkward corner, the room that never gets used, the lighting that makes everything feel flat. I tackle the blockers head-on.
Build a sourcing strategy. Where to look, what to prioritise, how to balance investment pieces with clever finds. You will leave with a plan, not just ideas.
Give you confidence. Many clients come in second-guessing themselves. They leave knowing exactly what to do next, and what to leave alone.

It is not about me telling you what to do. It is about unlocking what you already sense but have not been able to articulate.

Who it is for

Design support at Epoch is never prescriptive. A one-hour Discovery Call might be right for you if:

You are about to start a renovation and want to make confident decisions from the start, before money is committed.
You have hit a wall in one room and cannot figure out what is missing.
You are furnishing slowly and need help finding a few special pieces rather than filling the house at once.
You are navigating conflicting tastes or priorities with a partner and need a neutral voice to translate.
You want a trained eye to help you use what you already have, in better ways, before buying anything new.

These sessions are not surface-level. They are practical, personal, and often full of those lightbulb moments that shift your whole perspective on a space you thought you already knew.

How to get the most from the hour

A few things help the conversation go further:

Send photos in advance. Wide shots of each room, plus close-ups of anything that frustrates you. The more I can see before we speak, the more usable the hour.
Share a rough plan or measurements if you have them. If you do not, do not worry, we can work from photos.
Be honest about budget. Not necessarily in numbers, but in posture. Are you investing slowly over years, or working towards a deadline? It changes everything.
Tell me what you have tried already. Knowing what has not worked is often as useful as knowing what you want.
Bring the small frustrations. The lamp that is wrong, the rug that never sat right, the corner that feels dead. These are usually the threads that unravel the bigger problem.

Beyond the first call

For those who want ongoing support, I offer room-by-room sourcing, full project management for renovations, and everything in between. Whether you need me for a single consultation or want me to manage every detail from concept to completion, the experience is always tailored to how you actually live, what you love and what makes sense for your home and your budget.

A new way to think about design

The world of interiors has changed. It is no longer just about opulence or status. More and more of us are looking to create homes that feel layered, lived-in and personal, spaces that tell our own story rather than following a trend.

You do not need a full-time designer to get there. Sometimes you just need a conversation that unlocks it all.

That is what Epoch is here for.