Sophie Newlands for Interior Design Masters S6 / BBC
From: Cannock via Newcastle-under-Lyme
Occupation: Specialist Painter
Social media: Instagram
Why did you apply to take part in the show?
“I knew I had to apply to be part of Interior Design Masters when I started my small business; I wanted to show everyone what I can do! I have a unique design style that I want to share with the world. The opportunity to get hands-on experience in a competitive environment and get 1-2-1 feedback from some of the most well-respected people in the industry was what I needed to become a better designer, a better business owner and a stronger, more confident person.”
In three words, what is your design style?
“Rebellious, Layered, Atmospheric.”
What’s your favourite design trend that will stand the test of time?
“For me, maximalism will always stand the test of time. My heart longs for storytelling, personality and joy, which I don’t think can be extracted in the same way from minimalism. There’s a richness to layers of colour, print, texture and intentional clutter which instantly makes me feel happy and at ease.”
If you could design for any famous figure, who would you pick and why?
“I’d love to design a space for Ncuti Gatwa. He has such a cool, expressive sense of style, which feels really aligned with my maximalist approach. I’d create something layered, playful and full of personality, somewhere that feels as bold and characterful as he is, rather than overly polished and predictable.”
Interior Design Masters airs Tuesdays at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
