Our Team
Nancy Norton
Executive Assistant
After starting her career in TV production, Nancy relocated to the Kent Coast and focused on raising her family and running successful local events. She joined as Lara’s assistant in 2022 and supports Lara and the wider team, in the wide ranging tasks and challenges of an ID practise…..from arranging meetings, filing fabrics to overseeing furniture installations. What would we do without her!
Alex Davies
Procurement & Accounts Manager
In 2021, after 22 years in the financial services industry, where she had roles in underwriting, operations, finances and project managing, Alex relocated to the Kent coast with her young daughter and made the career move to the world of interior design with Lara. Now an integral part of the daily operations, Alex works closely with our team, clients and suppliers to ensure our projects are completed to deadlines and within budget. And we all appreciate that person who loves spreadsheets!
Kasey Thomas
Senior Designer
Kasey graduated with a degree in Architecture before turning her love of design to interiors. She has over 10 years of experience Interior Design, with a clear understanding and appreciation of how interiors are crafted, from the architectural character and volume to the detailing, finishes and furnishings. Her objective is to create beautiful, unique interiors that meet the client’s aesthetic, functional and economic goals, while honouring the building that contains them.
Lara Bates
Founder & Director
After 9 years and learning all that she could from the best at Keech Green (Michael Keech & Graham Green) she left on great terms and set up on her own in 2017. She has grown the business organically relying on word of mouth and recomendation to win her book of business to date. She built the team slowly and found enjoyment in carving strong and trusting relationships with her clients, staff and partners. Home life and her family are in Folkestone but that doesn’t stop the adventures and challenges of London and beyond :-)
Berni Woods
Senior Designer
Scarlett Manzoni
Interior Designer
Scarlett studied architecture at the University of Reading. Once completing her part 1 architecture qualification she fast realised she was more passionate about the design, creativity and attention to detail required in interior design. Understanding the technical side of design provides a great foundation for understanding the proportions of space, and spatial planning. Scarlett is passionate and a great listener, so makes her a super addition to the team and the more complex projects.