Taunton and South Somerset Living Apr - May 2024

CREATE YOUR
DREAM HOME
Ahead of the Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Series, we caught up with expert designer
Julia Kendell to discuss all things interiors.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT SOME
PROJECTS YOU’RE WORKING ON AT
THE MOMENT?
I’m currently working on several
large property renovations and new
builds for clients in the south east.
One I am particularly enjoying is
the contemporary renovation of a
large 1920s property. The clients are
configuring and adding to the space
to create a huge 15m x 8m open-plan
kitchen and living area. These large
spaces can be challenging to design
but a lot of fun! This year I am also
collaborating with one of the other
Homebuilding & Renovating Show
experts, Allan Corfield and a team of
the best in the industry to provide a
‘silver-service’ architectural design
and build for clients who are looking
for a premium experience where every
detail is considered and delivered.
Working alongside the best of the best
is thrilling!
I will be launching my ‘Interior Design
Series’ in early Spring. This is a
collection of video modules I have
written and filmed to provide online
content for anyone embarking on
a decoration/ build and needing
guidance to know where to start and
how to create their perfect home.
DO YOU THINK SOCIAL MEDIA IS
MAKING DESIGN MORE ACCESSIBLE
OR MAKING IT FEEL LIKE WE ALL
NEED TO HAVE UNATTAINABLE,
PERFECT SPACES?
I have mixed feelings when it comes
to design in social media. It certainly
provides endless inspiration and ideas
but so much of it is impractical for
normal daily life or has been created by
AI presenting ridiculously ‘fantastical’
settings. I ask clients to share Pinterest
boards with me at the beginning of a
project to ensure we are on the same
page, but I occasionally have a battle
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