Dr of sustainable design and maker of fun stuff. Max lives in an upcycled Floating shipping container, designs and builds campers at @outlandishcampers and writes books and presents TV shows about upcycling, design and small spaces.

Barbara Chandler has been writing about design and decoration for around 50 years, latterly as the design writer for the London Evening Standard (for 25 years). She is an exhibiting photographer, has written many books, and amidst many Awards, three are for Lifetime Achievement. In 2021, she founded GREEN GRADS, a unique platform for recent UK graduates whose final projects in some way relate to the environment/sustainability. GREEN GRADS holds many shows, seminars and salons, hosts a YouTube channel and currently has 150 graduates with full biographies listed on their website, with a fourth cohort joining shortly.

@greengradsuk/

Founded her award-winning blog in 2012 which The Guardian has called “the best interiors blog on the internet”. Author of five interior design books. Collaborated on a series of sustainable products including a paint range with Graphenstone and a coordinating tile range with Maitland & Poate as well as a carpet with Alternative Flooring and a sofa with Love Your Home.

Mad about the House

Jayne Dowle is an award-winning journalist and author, writing about homes, gardens, interiors and property for more than two decades. Her areas of expertise include interior hacks, upcycling, decluttering and renovation. Having made several major house moves - including from London to Yorkshire with a baby in tow - she has renovated two Edwardian properties in Yorkshire, turning them into happy homes without spending a fortune. Her work is published in newspapers and magazines including Sunday Times Home, Times Bricks & Mortar, House Beautiful, Ideal Home and Grand Designs. She’s co-author of The Repair Shop: Life in the Barn (Kyle Books, 2022) and The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn (Kyle Books, 2023) celebrating the popular BBC restoration series.

Nicki Bamford-Bowes is a renowned interior designer known for her influential and bold approach to transforming homes. She gained widespread recognition as a designer on BBC's "Interior Design Master” where she showcased her talent and innovative ideas. Nicki has an unwavering eye for detail and a passion for crafting unique spaces that inspire and make you go wild. Her work often incorporates influences from graphic design, blending contemporary styles with creative touches, making captivating and memorable spaces that stand out in any feed.

@andtheywentwild

Eva Sonaike, a London-based interior company, is renowned for its luxury home textiles and furnishings infused with a vibrant West-African aesthetic. Founded by Eva Sonaike, the visionary Creative Director, the brand epitomises "Bringing Colour to Life" through meticulously curated collections, blending African traditions with European elegance. With products available in prestigious stores worldwide and collaborations with top design firms, Eva Sonaike continues to redefine luxury interiors, seamlessly integrating rich African colours and aesthetics into contemporary living. Follow Eva on Instagram @evasonaike

Alix Walker is the Acting Editor at Stylist Magazine, a professional journalist and a passionate home lover. Alix loves creative flair and has been a leading light in so many of Stylist Magazine's most prominent features in recent years.

Katie is an award winning and well respected content creator within the interiors and lifestyle industry. She has worked with many leading brands creating thoughtful, imaginative and clever content in her partnerships. She is passionate about the industry and those within it and has been a mentor for new and emerging talent.

Deirdre Mc Gettrick is the founder and CEO of ufurnish.com. She is also the host of the ufurnish.com Home Awards, a prominent business leader and passionate home interiors advocate.