Why I became an interior designer

My Story...

I haven’t always been an interior designer, I spent much of my career working for some of the UK’s biggest hospitality groups in several roles across brand and customer experience. I was focussed on creating spaces that people wanted to spend time in and keep coming back to. I loved what I did because I’m intrigued with how great design can impact people’s energy and emotions.

I didn’t realise I wanted to be an interior designer until I was already on my way to becoming one. Over the years I have renovated my own properties and although challenging, I’ve always loved the process, so it was never out of the question for me to do it professionally. Eventually I had a lightbulb moment to use my experience to offer a fresh and instinctive approach to interior design for homeowners, developers, and hospitality business owners. Without looking back, I furthered my design studies and Styled Home Design was born. 🌟

Natasha Crotty Styled Home Design - Why I became an interior designer

For me interior design is so much more than paint colours and cushions. Much of life is out of our control yet, our home can be a place of sanctuary and set the stage for many moments in our lives. My obsession with interiors began at an early age with my bedroom being a space to express my personality and fill with my favourite things. Collections of my most prized possessions, and posters of my favourite boybands, and yes I’m not ashamed to admit that was Westlife!

cute white bedroom desk with pink fabric pin board - Why I became an interior designer

Creating a nest to keep us and the people we love safe and comfortable is an instinct that lies within our make-up. How we design our homes from furniture, wall colours, and displays of our most loved possessions, links back to this desire for personal spaces that support and provide positive, emotional energy.

My approach to design, whether it’s a home or a public space, is the bond between design and the feeling a space needs to create through lighting, colours, layout, textures, artwork and more.

My goal? To create spaces that not only look good but feel good for whoever may visit or live in them 🤍

Ready to begin your journey to a calm and balanced home?

Get in touch with me to talk about your project or follow along on Instagram @styled.home.design

Projects

Ebury Street London

Greenlands Cambridge

The Anchor Cambridgeshire

Swaffham Road Cambridgeshire

Duxford Church Cambridge

Moor House Newmarket

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"A lovely person, and the best in the business, it really is that simple!"

Ollie Drake, Drake Property & Developments

"Tash elevates properties to the next level. She has a wonderful style and eye for design"

Alex Babouris, Babouris Property Management

"Tash is so organised, it's been a very easy journey and a pleasure to work with her in my home."

Daisy Dowler, Private Client

"Tash is a lovely, warm, & thoughtful person to work with. She takes time to get under the skin of what her clients want, learning about who they are to help guide the design process."

Louise Border, Private Client

"Tash worked within my budget, so that I had the option of several products to work with that would all compliment each other. On top of this, Natasha has such a warm presence which made her so easy to work with and so comfortable to talk to"

Sophie Van leeuwen, Private Client

Tash completed a redesign across our home, working with some existing furniture we wanted to keep. The house feels so cosy & warm now, & I have some lovely pieces of furniture!

Natalie Saunders, Private Client

We can't thank Tash enough. Her eye for design, combined with her understanding of our needs and limitations was key. The first stage of our renovations have been received so well and we look forward to working with Tash again to complete phase two

John Rowell, The Anchor

I would highly recommend working with SHD, Tash has a fantastic eye for detail and creates stunning spaces with her unique designs to make your property stand out from the crowd. Tash's communication is brilliant, keeping you informed at every stage of the process!

Sam Carter, SJC Property Developments

We are a short term rental management company based in Cambridge, we needed fast property staging and room planning. Styled Home Design exceeded our expectations, the photography has resulted in a very profitable launch. Our guests love the design. Natasha was so easy to work with, she translated my ideas into amazing room designs. We will continue to work together

Nicky Brewin, Brewin Properties