emma jeffs
Born: London (oh god I am getting old 28.7.72)
Hometown: London, UK
Degree: BA Textiles for Fashion then MA in Surface Design
Has lived in: UK
My favourite interior accessory: A glass vase hand painted by my late mother.
The best design advice ever given to me: Always invest in flooring, cheap never lasts.
The most important thing to remember when decorating: Keep small children and animals out!
I work best when: Listening to some great tunes, email and phone off and a clear day in front of me to focus.
Who I am inspired by: Numerous crafts people, manufacturers, artists, designers, friends. As said by the great Paul Smith “Inspiration is everywhere”.
The word that best describes my work: Can I have two? function and beauty.
When I was 5, I wanted to be a: A dancer, our pouffe was my stage.
If I were not working as a designer, I would be a: Design would have to feature somewhere in the title…architectural interior designer or a landscape designer.