About Ruth

Who is Ruth?

I’m an imaginative designer who intuitively understands how space and people work together. I really take the time to get to know who each client is, so I can work out their best plan. I'm not really phased by what 'should' go where, I'm much more interested in what 'could' be and I often see solutions, or find an idea that passes others by.

Throw me whatever your challenge is and I will run with it, coming up with something elegant, unique and exciting.

My journey started with a BA hons in Textiles for Fashion Design (2004). After experience overseas, I ran my own textile company for 10 years. Collections were sold internationally and I collaborated with clients such as Woolmark, Harvey Nichols and the Crafts Council. My book on textiles was published in 7 countries and I contributed to many other publications.

I then had 2 children, but realised the company was becoming too commercial. I had achieved all I had set out for and wanted to get back to the process of making.

Somewhere along the way, I realised that my love for design, craft, gardens, projects and people, led in an obvious direction.

Whilst I was working out how to change tack, I was given an English Garden Magazine subscription. In this I noticed, entered and won a competition for funding to study garden design, at the prestigious Inchbald college in London (whose alumni includes Luciano Giubbelei and Kelly Hoppen). This prize also gave me the wonderful opportunity to help build a main avenue Chelsea flower show garden. I graduated from Inchbald with distinction in June 2019 and have worked on many varied projects since.

I am a pre-registered member of the Society of Garden Designers and really enjoy the ridiculous variety of opportunities, skills and challenges that my new role gives me.

Give me a shout if you would like to talk to me about your space..