SIMON SAYS

Q FIRST OF ALL, HOW DID YOU DISCOVER INTERIOR DESIGN AND WHERE DID YOU STUDY?

I always had some direction to where I am today, I studied Fine Art, Sculpture at Leeds Uni and then, whilst working in various bars to pay the rent, I thought I’d design them instead of work in them! So I did a BTEC at Newcastle Art College in Interior Design. From there on I’ve worked my way up the ladder in various design companies from Associate, Director and now owner of my own firm.

Q IF MONEY WERE NO OBJECT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO YOUR IDEAL VENUE?

Tough one, I wouldn’t like to say.

Q WHICH PLACES HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED WITH RECENTLY?

I’ve been involved in various aspects of projects, these being; Allards, Tynemouth/ Coastline Fish & Chips, Blyth/ Bonbar & 467, Newcastle/ Canteen & Cocktails, Newcastle/ Seaham Hall: Byrons Bar/ Ozone and the Spa/ Adrianos, Jesmond/ Popolo, Newcastle there are others on the go which I cant talk about at the moment.

Q WHAT’S THE NEXT PROJECT ON THE HORIZON?

I’ve just pitched for two hotels and four restaurants/bars so watch this space! However, Allards in Tynemouth is a work in progress, we’re knocking through to next door, it has some very nice bespoke design touches which I can’t wait to see completed.

Q IN YOUR SPARE TIME, WHERE DO YOU GO AND WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?

I’m very much a family man but I can always make them follow me into a restaurant or café to check it out over a cup of tea and cake. Very rock and roll!

I do like to travel with my clients and check out new cities to see what’s going on: Leeds next week and then London the following week. Apart from that music, film, art and reading.

Q FINALLY, DOES YOUR HOME REFLECT YOUR WORK AND CAN WE GET A TOUR? WE’LL SHOW YOU OURS IF YOU SHOW US YOURS!

Ummm, that’s a good question. Give me a year and well see! There are so many objects/ designs that I want yet never have the time to instigate into my own home. However, your question has prompted my wife to give me a kick up the backside! l

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