Today my guest is Ashleigh Clarke, Founder of Ashley Clarke Architects.

With over 10 years’ experience within The Cotswolds, they have become trusted Cotswold Architects and a RIBA Chartered Architectural Practice. Many of their luxury projects have been inspired by the beautiful surrounding Cotswolds landscape: its colours, contours and light.

"As so many of our clients live in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), we have built up extensive experience in obtaining Planning Permissions for Listed Buildings and properties situated within the AONB. We understand the ins and outs of the planning application process, and specialist permissions required, and we can guide our clients confidently through each stage.

We believe in sustainability from start to finish – we use environmentally-friendly materials and methods to minimise our environmental impact. That way we can truthfully say that every Ashleigh Clarke design is founded on the principles of sustainable architecture."

Ashleigh truly is an expert in designing and creating environmentally friendly homes, that are harmonious with the natural landscape. Tune in to learn about the benefits of eco-friendly design, including increasing the value of your property. He shares some great tips on key factors to consider, such as rainwater harvesting and utilising renewable energy sources.

Today my guest is Julian Brinton, Managing Director of Wool Classics. He comes from a family of carpet weavers, expertly weaving since 1783.

Wool Classics have a showroom at the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour in London. They are devoted to providing beautiful carpets and rugs which are made to a high standard, to last as long as possible, from organic materials which biodegrade naturally in soil.

They manufacture their products using minimal resources utilising their own solar plant which ensures that everything they produce is powered by the sun alone.

They are removing all plastic and petro-chemical based fibres and chemicals from their supply chain to be as pure and healthy for the environment as possible.

Julian Brinton truly is a Master of Wool and is a true trailblazer for sustainable interiors. I am delighted to have him feature on one of my podcast episodes.

Today my guest is Natasha Naess, UK National Sales Manager for Christopher Hyde, a luxury lighting brand.

Christopher Hyde has a passion for elegant lighting and bespoke one-off pieces. This passion is reflected in the fact that their fittings are featured in grand hotels, Royal Palaces and exclusive homes both in the UK and abroad.

Each and every one of their luminaries are hand made by skilled craftsmen using traditional methods and superior materials, creating timeless pieces through sustainable methods.