Tatjana von Stein

Director of interior design firm Sella Concept, von Stein’s distinctive schemes are sought after in hospitality, retail and homes across the globe (sella-concept.com)

Sussy is an interior designer and one of my most talented friends so it’s wonderful to see her launching the rug side of her business, which is an expression of herartisticside.Herdesignsarefluid,painterly,emotive and rich in texture. A lot of rugs look like the product of mass consumerism, but hers feel like pieces of art.It’salmostashamewhenyoustartputtingfurniture on her rugs, which is why it’s so lovely to see them as wall hangings. Even the sketches she makes for the designs are beautiful – I would love to frame them all. While she’s mostly responding to commissions at the moment, I believe she’ll release a ready-to-buy range, which will be just as inspiring as her current works.

‘SUSSY’S DESIGNS ARE FLUID, EMOTIVE AND RICH IN TEXTURE. HER RUGS

FEEL LIKE PIECES OF ART’