Mary Leslie is a London based Interior Designer and Decorator with over 25 years’ experience in the profession. She welcomes opportunities to work on anything from decorating one room to a whole house, both refurbishment and new build. Her expertise means she is able to devise imaginative, harmonious solutions which suit her clients’ lifestyles from the simplest interior to the most extravagant installation.

Mary is a creative, practical Interior Designer who thrives on challenging situations. She happily moves between traditional and contemporary styles, and aims to obtain the maximum from any budget, whilst guaranteeing clear advice which helps avoid costly mistakes. She is a professional member of both the British and International Interior Design Associations and chairs the BIDA Charitable Foundation.

Mary Leslie can be contacted on 020 8675 0910, email mhl@mhleslie.co.uk or visit her website at www.mhleslie.co.uk

Furniture

One of the many exciting things about planning a new home or refurbishing the old one is that you can re-arrange or replace the furniture as part of the project. As you move from house to house your needs and tastes will change, and this is the perfect opportunity to reflect your new mood.

A few years ago I met a couple who were moving from an old house in the country to a modern penthouse in the town. One interior designer they interviewed told them they would have to ditch all their old furniture and start again. I was horrified by the suggestion, as I believe you should keep the things you love, but be open to new ideas as well. There is no reason why antiques will not fit in a modern interior and vice versa…