How I became an interior designer- my biggest lessons & advice if you want to be a designer

How is it possible I missed her in Marbella.. have been watching her videos all summer.. in Marbella .. <3

Ngl, wish i had your life sophie

Sophie, Me subscribi a tu interesante canal. Eres una mujer elegante, fina , educada, y inteligente. Gracias por conpartir tanto conocimiento. Felicidades !!! Saludos desde el estado de Arizona en U.S.A.

Where do they sell the goldgeey velvet cushion please?

Did you grow up in Holland?

Sophie i always windered how you got into interiors so I have really enjoyed this episode.

Love love love your style and skills. Brava!!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉

Sophie, I learn design and a way to improve the life style, thank you ❤

Super informative and interesting video! Definitely making notes! 👀🩵

Hi Sophie! Thank you so much for the video. Can I know if it’s important to learn design like sketching etc? I love decorating, but I can’t sketch.

What a lovely and helpful video!

One more reason to love Sophie. She speaks Spanish!❤

She does look like Kate Middleton

Well I went to study Finance at Uni and guess what biggest regret of my life … Sophie wow bravo for resisting peer pressure cause it was the trendy thing to do to study business at the time … now if you wanna be successful you have to learn a proper job like interior designer or Chef or pilot etc….

Sophie , me encanta tu trabajo , tienes una alma muy linda, saludos desde New York.

Wow, this is amazing stuff! What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

What’s the name of the place she said they’d just returned from holidays from?

Good evening Sophie, I'm from the Netherlands. If you would make a video about kitchens in the future would you be able to talk about how to display all the cooking knifes? There are magnet boards you can attach to the wall for example. Would love to know how you would to this. I would love to see the knifes I cook with when I walk into the kitchen.

Thank you very much for this video, so motivating !! ❤

The lady that you down her kitchen in the apartment in England what brand of faucet is that we really like it and it’s in the kitchen can you please tell me what brand of faucet this is in the kitchen

Such an honest insight and it proves that Design is either in your DNA or not. Finding the training that suits your life and ambition is key to giving you the confidence and a basic understanding the rest is built on experience. Such good advice for those wishing to enter ID to learn the hard skills that will be useful for a busy designer looking to hire - great advice to call and ask what software prospective employers work with so you are seen as keen to enter the industry and add value from day one. Sharing the low points of running your own business too is important as everyone assumes it is so easy however the responsibility to clients and employees is a huge commitment. We creatives by default normally do find the business side challenging and it can be draining especially for solo designers so having you share your experiences with honesty gives us all a boost! Good luck finding your ideal studio, thanks for sharing.

Hi Sophie! Thank you so much for being transparent and sharing the truth about your life and career. Hardly anybody gives you specifics about how they got to where they want to be. They just say hard work, believe in yourself, etc. It fills me with hope to see how beautiful life can turn out to be, even though there are real struggles along the way. You reminded my heart that it's not easy, but it's attainable.

A teacher once told me that my portfolio was as good as my worst picture. I'm glad you hear you reiterate it. I live in LA and it's a dog-eat-dog's world. I was blessed to go to the #1 film school in the world, but what I didn't do was go to business school. I realized right after I graduated that this city is packed with talent, but without business knowledge, you have no idea of what you are doing, so honestly, I think you took the perfect path. Nobody can teach talent, that's God's gift to you! How to use it and make money off of it ... that's a much-needed education, and that's what you did. Be proud of your wisdom!

I wish I knew you in person to thank you. For now, please receive a warm hug from a struggling artist. Blessings to you and your team.

I love watching the creative inspiration that you pour into your projects, and looking at the lovely timeless spaces you design. Could you please do a video on selecting carpeting? Much needed for our living space.

you inspire me sophie ...!! love your journey ❤💐

Do you ever design smaller cottages - I’m buying one in the Cotswolds and would love some inspiration!

I knew it. Its Rich .. from shear luxe .. i love him. Great to hear his voice. 😅 cheers go team.

Great advice. ❤❤❤❤❤

I really appreciate your honesty & vulnerability regarding your work-life balance. The feelings are soo real and it can often appear like everyone else can do it all so why can't you, but not many people mention the amount of help they have and the big difference it makes.

No one is able to do everything all by themselves and mothers shouldn't be expected to. Even with help it's still a challenge. The amount of pressure we can put on ourselves sometimes is just unbearable. Love your work btw and your best will always be enough. Children are soo forgiving and loving that our effort to do our best as parents will always go a lot further than any expected result.

I think a lot of magical thinkers could benefit from such pragmatic "manifesting" advice. Constantly making choices that move your trajectory in the direction you want to go sounds like a very rational and believable strategy

Dear Sophie, I can't get out of my amazement! What a great, informative and personal video! I enjoyed every second because I think you are very credible. It becomes clear that despite adverse circumstances you never lost faith in yourself and your success. And that is the most important message for me, besides all the work you certainly put into your career. And this message is incredibly inspiring and motivating. You have my respect! Bravo! All the best for you, your family and your team! And please continue to provide us with your beautiful videos. 😊

I always watch your videos, they are amazing! Two months ago you did a fantastic renovation and it was called Palatial apartment part one house tour. You did a gorgeous kitchen I fell in love with. Could you please tell me what countertop it had and please make a video of the pros and cons of different types of countertops. 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you!

This was everything (including the silk ha ha)! I LOVE that you went into detail about your thoughts and insecurities.. these are the things that almost everyone goes through but no one says out loud, so they need to hear it. You're such a breath of fresh air Sophie. Thank you for sharing such personal stories. Mum guilt is real! One of my favourite episodes!!

Dear Sophie! Where is your gorgeous sofa from!

Wait what?? You only have one refrigerator? I’m honestly shocked. I have 3 in this home and yours is bigger. I would have bet you’d have, at minimum, 12. 😂 Fascinating peek into your world.

Thank you for sharing your interior design story, I have always been curious about your journey. I also wanted to let you know how much I enjoy my Coze robe. I asked for it for last Christmas and was so excited to get it, it is by far my favorite fluffy robe ever! I would like more things from your collection at Coze but will see if Santa is able to come across the pond again! 😊

where's Oli?

I really enjoyed Sophie’s articulate honest interview. Congratulations on your achievements.
I chose to remain small but still have had success as a bridal dress designer/ dressmaker. Yet all your suggestions for are applicable, from knowing and honing one’s skills, talking with clients to gage what they want, eye for detail and garnishing work through recommendations.🧵🪡👰🏻‍♀️

Thank you! Enjoyed the interview,love your design style and your genuine relatable personality! Stay blessed😊

I’m new to the UK and I have just learnt of the “ computer says naaa “ sketch a few days ago. You referencing that at the least expected time made me almost wet my pants. You’re both talented and funny ❤

Always was stoping my self , because I do not have degree in interior design... You are inspiration. So many people were saying to be ,what designers without diploma are decorators.

Is that Mystery Rich from the sheerluxe show?!? He has been so missed, what a great addition to your channel. 👏good for you!!!

Your story is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

You are such an inspiration. Really enjoyed and learned quite a bit. I really want to get into interior design, and this has been very useful.

Very inspirational! Thank you for sharing ❤Love your design style

Thank you so much for sharing your journey as an Interior Designer Sophie-this was such a good video.
Even more so when I realised the videographer was none other than 'mystery Rich'!!! How amazing
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Is this Rich behind the camera? 😂👏🏼

You are an Incredible and Talented Woman❤️🥰Bless You 🙏❤️