THE FOUNDER

Hello,

I'm Catriona, a British interior designer based in Haarlem, the Netherlands , where I live with my husband and two children.

The Story

Originally from London, I’ve lived in the Netherlands for nine years, spending many of those programme managing product and digital design teams for clients like KLM, Adidas, Ahold Delhaize, and Rituals. But a few years ago I felt at a bit of a crossroads both professionally and personally - I’d always dreamed of pursuing interior design, so I took the leap and retrained at the British College of Interior Design.

Every space that I work on is an opportunity to blend creativity with problem-solving, whilst incorporating a mix of "High & Low" into my designs - balancing investment pieces with more accessible finds to make a space feel curated as opposed to overtly precious. I want to bring both my and my clients' vision to life with thoughtful, interesting and timeless designs that honour and support how they really live (rather than a design led fantasy life they might wish they had!).

Approach 
to work

The collaborations I had with my previous clients taught me the importance of a solid design process as well as how to keep a lot of moving parts on track - budgets, suppliers, deadlines, without losing sight of what actually matters to the people living with the result. I run every project the same way: clear timelines, honest numbers, and one point of contact throughout, so you're never left chasing an update or wondering where things stand. Good design should feel exciting to live through, not just to look at afterwards. Read more about my style and influences below.

Style and 
feeling

I believe it’s important that our tastes align - or that you’re at least open to exploring new ideas! My interiors style blends Art Deco, English, European, and Asian influences, and I relish the challenge of bringing (for instance) bolder, Asian or 1930s vintage pieces into harmony with more traditional settings.While I often favour a neutral base (never pure white, and sometimes a soft green or blue, or earthy yellow), I love adding depth through bolder jewel tones, beautiful wallpapers, and contrast trim. Thoughtfully chosen vintage pieces, modern furnishings, and Art Deco-inspired brass or gold lighting help to inspire joy when entering your space. To me, a beautiful home is born out of the details, and should make you smile every time you look at it!

Catriona Hands

Interiors

Bought a period home and ready to transform it? Whether you need full-service support near Haarlem or an online design for your UK home, let’s talk through your ideas and find the right way forward. Book a call to tell me about your project.

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