INSIDE STORY
PAULA’S HOME
Who lives here?
Paula, a professional chef and interior designer.
What is your favourite part of the home?
Paula: “After being away so long, my favourite place is in bed, in the early morning, with a cup of coffee – the small pleasures are often the greatest!”
What is your ‘settling-in’ routine when you return from your travels?
“Seeing my friends and family, stocking up on my favourite foods and wine, and filling my place with plants and flowers. I like to spend a couple of nights binge-watching movies on my own.”
Where do you find design inspiration?
“From my travels: markets and bazaars, staying in beautiful riads [Moroccan townhouses built around a garden], havelis [Indian townhouses or mansions] and ryokans [Japanese guesthouses], and especially in the Japanese aesthetic of ‘wabi sabi’, the beauty in imperfection.”