Introduction
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day by shining a light on the women who are making waves in the furnishing and design industry here in London. While every day should be a celebration of women, International Women’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to honor the successful and inspirational women in interior design. At Pepper Sq., we are fascinated by their stories and want to share them with you. These women have shown us that through planning, training, and perseverance, success can be achieved in any field.
Top left to right: Kathryn Seaton-Reid, Susie Herbert-Light, Middle: Nicky Percival, Bottom left to right: Fleur Ward, Angela Cheung
Nicky Percival
Nicky Percival's journey in interior design began with her mother, who was also an interior designer. From her early childhood bedroom constructions to studying interior design and set design for theater, Nicky's passion for design has always been evident. Her eclectic style draws inspiration from culture and nature, and she takes pride in mixing colors, textures, periods, and styles to create personalized designs for each client.
Nicky’s Top Tip for anyone starting their career in interior design:
Kathryn Seaton-Reid
Kathryn Seaton-Reid's path to interior design was unconventional. Despite having a successful career in the media industry, she decided to retrain as an interior designer when she had to design her own flat. She describes her style as contemporary but timeless, and draws inspiration from Japanese, Scandinavian, and Italian designs. Kathryn focuses on finding the balance between comfort, longevity, and aesthetics in her designs, and loves molding them to each client's personality and appetite for risk.
See more of Kathryn on her website
Susie Herbert-Light
With a family background in building and property development, Susie Herbert-Light was destined for a career in interior design. After graduating with degrees in film and interior design, she started her own interior design and art direction company. Susie finds inspiration from people, places, and times, and is particularly drawn to mid-century and modern designs. Her current favorite project is a large residential timber framed construction in the south of the UK, featuring unique architecture and stunning coastal views.
Find more of Susie's designs on her website
Angela Cheung
Angela Cheung's mission as an interior designer is to impact lives by uplifting and inspiring spaces and places. Her style reflects a timeless simplicity with a richness of content and an architectural use of space. Angela is inspired by her love of nature and incorporates biophilic design strategies to enhance the health and well-being of users. With over 20 years of experience, Angela has worked on various projects ranging from residential properties to beauty clinics and even a rugby club.
See more of Angela's work on her website
Fleur Ward
Fleur Ward, a New Zealand-born, Australian-raised interior designer, has been in the industry for 25 years. She started her own design business in 2007 and launched her own brand, Ohh Fleur!, in 2018. Fleur's designs inject fun into homes while considering sustainability and longevity. Her favorite project to date was an accessible project that required her to redesign a kitchen and bathrooms to enable her client to function independently.
More of Fleur on her website
These remarkable women have left a lasting impact on the interior design industry, inspiring others with their creativity and passion. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their achievements on International Women's Day. To learn more about these talented designers, visit their websites. Happy International Women's Day from all of us at Pepper Sq.
