I’m Becky or Becks, which I prefer as it feels more relaxed.
I love food and deep juicy connection in relationships.
I grew up in the 80’s when the good housekeeping guide was the ‘official’ home bible, women ran homes and dinner parties and home entertaining was a staple diet. I love how my family love good food and prioritise family get togethers and celebrations. You can’t beat the warmth and solidarity of coming together with loved ones, no matter the weather outside or inside the family dynamic, with all its’ colour and texture.
The harsh experience of my parents’ divorce followed by the sudden loss of my Father at the tender age of 15, teamed with a family who conversely had a very typical stiff British upper lip about it all, had a profound effect on my life and close relationships. It shaped who I am and what I stand for and the lessons I learnt in overcoming it means the depth of my work is powerful and unlike other designers.
I decided right then I wanted to make the very most of my life and become the best version of me. I got my design degree in Bath in 2003, followed by a short, informative stint working with a renowned Interior Designer and then spent 7 years getting stuck right in, making and selling decorative ceramic objects for the home. I taught creative workshops and classes whilst developing my business knowledge and first two auction properties and then letting a third, commercial premises out.
I knew I wanted to create more impact in the world, reach more people with my design skills and help them transform their home at the same time. So in 2010 I made a full-time career transition and joined a local company designing kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms for the next four years. I managed the re-lets for a large social housing provider in the three years prior to this, so the contrast of working with such diverse groups of people, informed my ethos and desire to focus on serving people who want to create their dream home. In 2014 I started my own kitchen design business and partnered with a fabulous company for the sourcing and delivery elements.
Having a growth mind-set has always been a big priority for me and I’ve hired and worked with some phenomenal coaches and mentors to maximise my potential, at various stages of my life. I apply this methodology to my design business and liken myself to a ‘design or kitchen coach’. I love Kitchens as they really are the heart of the home; the nucleus of a family environment. The design journey I take clients through highlights what’s important and what needs letting go of and in doing so we remove the blocks or misalignment with themselves and get to the heart of what they really want, authentically, so they can experience the most life enriching home environment for years to come, in a fun way.
My Mission?
To make the exceptional benefits of personal design more accessible and customary so more people can enjoy a satisfying and happy feeling in their home. Why should that be a luxury and cost the earth? Whether you’re at the start of renovating or building from scratch, if you’re a home owner and do not want an ‘off the shelf’, generic approach nor do you want to pay a fancy designer pricetag, I would love to help!
Not all kitchen showrooms will give you a level of service that prioritises your lifestyle and focus on the experience you want in your home, so you can’t guarantee you won’t get ‘screwed over’ or be sold to. I want for you have peace of mind you’ll get it right first time, so I’ve packed the depth of my professional knowledge and design experience into a series of online design journey’s, so you can create a clear vision of a new “forever” kitchen you’ll love, saving you time and money on expensive “ut oh’’s.
IT’s not for everyone or for those who love the easy or safe option, as the design journeys are designed to uncover your design desires and evoke deep, authentic intimacy. Be prepared to unleash the creative you! They work in a stand-alone, fun and easy-to-digest format, so you also don’t have to spend hours, draining your energy and diminishing your dreams chasing the perfect kitchen or trying to figure this out on your own. Giving you the tools and support you need to make your project easy, fun & enjoyable.
If you want to kick-start the kitchen design process with confidence and create a soul-satisfying vision and beautiful sense of home, both inside and out, my divine style journey is a good starting point. Alternatively, if you would like to up level your home on a 1:1 basis I also take on a select number of clients each year. Please do contact me for a friendly chat.