I originally set up Jri design + soft furnishings 2002, to fit in with my young family. Having spent my entire life making things, surrounded by fabrics, design and crafts people, including two generations of re-upholsterers, it was the natural progression.
I studied design and construction of film and theatre costumes. After briefly running the production department at a large London costume house, I became a freelance costume supervisor and designer, working in television. This gave me a deeper insight into the history of design, fabrics, textures and colour, something that helps me greatly throughout my work, especially when working for the National Trust. I am comfortable working on both period and contemporary projects, including commercial, within a wide range of budgets.
I have a very practical approach, together with my with family, we extensively renovated several homes. We lovingly, brought a three story Wells town house back to life, transforming it from an uncared-for derelict hostel to a cherished family home. The house caught the attention of many, with a national television show requesting access to follow the restoration of this previously unloved home, and a number of interior magazines showing interest in photographing the property. When the eventual purchasers visited the home, they noted the clear attention to detail that had been shown throughout the renovation project, this is something I take pride in, in all of my work.
With my experience I am able to think around problems, I will never shy away from a challenge, I believe in good communication and customer service.
I studied design and construction of film and theatre costumes. After briefly running the production department at a large London costume house, I became a freelance costume supervisor and designer, working in television. This gave me a deeper insight into the history of design, fabrics, textures and colour, something that helps me greatly throughout my work, especially when working for the National Trust. I am comfortable working on both period and contemporary projects, including commercial, within a wide range of budgets.
I have a very practical approach, together with my with family, we extensively renovated several homes. We lovingly, brought a three story Wells town house back to life, transforming it from an uncared-for derelict hostel to a cherished family home. The house caught the attention of many, with a national television show requesting access to follow the restoration of this previously unloved home, and a number of interior magazines showing interest in photographing the property. When the eventual purchasers visited the home, they noted the clear attention to detail that had been shown throughout the renovation project, this is something I take pride in, in all of my work.
With my experience I am able to think around problems, I will never shy away from a challenge, I believe in good communication and customer service.