A note from Philippa

"Hi, I'm Philippa, an interior designer based in Reading, Berkshire, and founder of Philippa Ann Interiors.

 

If your home feels like it's adding to your mental load, you're not alone.

When life is full – work, children, the endless to-do list – your home should be the one place that feels easy. Yet for so many of us, it quietly becomes another thing to manage.
 

Like many parents, I found that becoming a mum brought a whole new level of responsibility. During that time, I realised just how much my environment impacted how I felt.
 

Creating a home that felt calm, supportive and truly mine became a form of relief. It brought me joy, helped quieten some of the everyday noise, and gave me a space where I could slow down. That's when I realised our homes have the power to do so much more than just look beautiful.
 

Every project begins with listening. I take the time to understand how you actually live, what's working, what isn't, and what's quietly getting in the way.
 

Once I understand that, I can create a home that works around you—not the other way around".