Studio Ray

I thought I'd share the beginnings of a kitchen concept I'm currently working on, along with a few of my musings.

The project is a 1950s family home, and the brief was a functional, hardworking kitchen, but with a distinctly 'Mad Men' vibe.

There are some fairly challenging spatial restrictions to navigate, but we've managed to accommodate the wish list without compromising the sense of ease in the room. And, perhaps most satisfyingly, I'm the third designer to have tackled this particular space. I'm very happy to say the client was sold. 😊

Which brings me to something else I've been thinking about.

I was chatting with a young designer recently who asked me how I navigate imposter syndrome.

My answer was... I lean on the things I know I'm good at.

I have a good eye.

I'm a good problem solver.

I'm good with people.

And the rest I take as a constant learning and evolving.

I don't think confidence comes from knowing everything. I think it comes from knowing what you bring to the table, being comfortable with what you don't know, and having the curiosity to keep learning.

It's why I love a challenge. And why, when all the pieces finally come together, there's still an enormous amount of satisfaction in getting it right.

Don Draper would approve. 😉

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