Sadie Dorchester

This commission came all the way from Tennessee – USA. Jane asked me to make a small version of Seagram for use in her home gym. She wanted to store some gym equipment as well as be able to sit and change shoes after training. She chose Denim and Chrome from the Linwood Lana range

Wendy really liked the Pablo design but with a relatively small sitting room she asked for a bespoke size. So this little stool is just 45cm x 45cm but has just enough storage for remote controls and magazines. I just love the zingy colour combination she has chosen and brave choice of legs! “The footstool

Martin wanted a large blanket box to go at the end of a king-sized bed but was short on space. I designed this tall ottoman so that the lid opens above the mattress, therefore the box doesn’t have to move away from the bed when opening. The beautiful linen interior fabric provided a starting point

I make a range of cushions in addition to the larger furniture pieces. Not only do they enable my clients to have a small taste of my designs they also enable me to use leftover fabrics from the larger pieces. Therefore making a move towards zero waste manufacture. “I really feel that these are a

The showstopper printed velvet on the interior of this version of Tamara provides an instant ‘pop’ when you open the lid. ‘Grey with a touch of jewel colour’ was the brief for this beautiful blanket box which sits at the end of a king size bed. “The storage bench is beautiful. Sadie helped with me

The brief for this design came from a client who was looking for a window seat in her beautiful London apartment. Therefore I made this bespoke version of Tamara in a larger size and with low square legs. The beautifully contrasting printed linen fabric for the lozenge shadow and interior is from Linwood’s Carnival range

This client really liked the Marlow footstool however they wanted something slightly smaller and with storage. I therefore asked my frame maker to reduced each side by 15cm and adapt the frame to also have a lid. Together we picked out the neutral colour from the exterior for the inside and added a zingy yellow