Rising stars

We've been spotlighting the winners of our Next in Design initiative which champions fresh talent and diverse perspectives - this month, the four designers we're introducing discuss their individual approach to interiors

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Lucy Goldbart Interior Design

When Lucy Goldbart launched her eponymous studio in 2022, she was already armed with a wealth of experience from two of London's most respected practices. She began her career at Fiona Barratt Interiors, where she learned the value of pushing design boundaries and encouraging clients to be braver. Later, as a senior designer at Elicyon, she honed the skills of project management and process. 'It's such a well-oiled machine,' she says of founder Charu Gandhi's practice. 'I learned so much about organisation and how to manage large-scale projects.'

That preparation served her well when her first solo commission came through: a private island property in Antigua, its ongoing design inspired by the volcanic rock and limestone landscape. Since then, every project has arrived by word of mouth, from a dream apartment in Little Venice to a relaxed yet elevated family home in Miami. Her aesthetic is what she calls 'effortless California cool' – a balance of warm, earthy minimalism and bold, sculptural statements. Natural materials are always at the heart of her schemes and she gravitates toward sunset hues – ochres, caramels, olive greens – to create homes that feel warm, welcoming and a little like being on holiday.

lucygoldbart.com

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