Maria is a lifestyle editor living by the sea in North Devon, England, with her husband and five children. She also co-runs WoodEdit, a design studio creating timeless handmade wooden furniture for simple, everyday living.
From the moment we began talking, I felt an instant connection. Her calm, grounded energy and deep curiosity made it easy to open up about what I truly believe: that interior design isn’t just about what looks beautiful, it’s about how our homes make us feel. I also came to realize how, at my core, I love simple, easy solutions – I’m not a complicated person who requires a lot to be happy. But I do require certain things, and I’m sure you do as well, and I reveal mine in this podcast episode #69.
I don’t know about you, but usually when we talk about design, we often start with the outside – the floor plan, the wall colors, furniture, the trends. But the most meaningful spaces are the ones that begin with you: your emotions, habits, and what you need more of in your daily life. That’s what I mean about design from the outside in. Tap into yourself and then you can create a home that resonates with you on a deeply emotional and personal level. Then you can create something original and special.
This is the heart of emotional design – the belief that our surroundings quietly shape who we are. When our homes support our inner world, they become places of restoration, inspiration, and calm.