SOUTHWOLD HOLIDAY HOME

For this project, my clients wanted their holiday home to capture the vibrant, playful spirit of Palm Springs—where they had recently visited. They gave me a single piece of fabric as a starting point, and from that, the entire scheme evolved.

I built the palette around a bright yolk yellow accent, bringing energy and warmth into the space. To balance it, I introduced warm cream walls and a soft, pale blue on a tongue-and-groove feature wall—creating a backdrop that feels fresh, calm, and full of personality.

In the kitchen, I leaned into that retro influence with a full redesign. Two-tone cabinetry in soft grey and deep blue adds contrast, while a bold brass Sputnik light becomes a real focal point—bringing that mid-century Palm Springs glamour into the heart of the home.

I then layered in playful artwork, texture, and colour throughout, making sure the space felt dynamic and expressive without losing its sense of cohesion.

The result is a home that feels joyful, vibrant, and completely transportive—a little piece of Palm Springs brought to life

Living room with a gallery wall of colorful artwork above a white sideboard, yellow armchair with matching ottoman, a light-colored sofa with textured and patterned pillows, a blue patterned rug, a window with light blue curtains, and a lamp with a yellow shade on the sideboard.
Living room with a light blue sofa, blue curtains, a white coffee table, a small round marble side table, a decorative round mirror with a wooden frame, a mid-century modern chandelier, and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A modern white sideboard with gold knobs, decorated with a yellow lampshade, a small black speaker, and a reed diffuser. The wall above features a gallery of various art pieces, including abstract paintings, a black and white drawing of sailboats, and a framed illustration of a beach scene.
Interior view of a living room and kitchen area with wooden herringbone flooring, a yellow armchair, a gray sofa, a blue patterned rug, and a large wall clock.
Bright living room with modern decor, a yellow armchair, a white cabinet with gold handles, a table, a patterned rug, and artwork on the wall.
Modern kitchen with white countertops, navy cabinets with gold handles, and a white sink with gold faucet. There is a black dish rack by the window. The kitchen opens to a bright dining area with a round table and four chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Modern kitchen with white countertop, navy blue cabinets with gold handles, gold faucet, window with blue-and-white patterned blind, ceramic pitcher on windowsill, electric kettle, and blue canisters for coffee, sugar, and tea.
Modern kitchen counter with dark blue cabinets, white countertop, gold handles, a white sink with a gold faucet, three blue canisters labeled coffee, sugar, and tea, a kettle, and a window with a rolled-up blind