When
it comes to houses, it's the finishing touches that make it a home…
From
cushions to duvet covers, curtains, bath mats and more, there's loads of
creature comforts available for you to add your personal touch.
At
Studio, we have a talented bunch working in our buying
department to bring you the best homeware bits on offer - including Julie
Goucher, one of our buyers.
Julie's
got an eye for the latest styles and trends. She loves to experiment with
gorgeous patterns and textures so you can find interiors to suit.
Here's
a little bit about Julie, her inspirations and top picks for the Christmas
season!
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into your current role…
I started in retail at the age of 15, initially
working for a department store group in their flag ship store. I was then asked
to join the buying team and worked there for over 30 years, buying across most home
and gift areas.
I joined Studio six
years ago and I’ve loved working in this growing business. My hobbies are travelling and shopping and I’m
lucky enough to be able to do both of these as part of my current role.
Tell
us a fascinating fact about yourself/embarrassing incident/memorable moment…
I have too many embarrassing moments to discuss, many
of them making my colleagues laugh. I have a great sense of humour and I am
known for my loud laugh.
My first trip to the Far East was in 1990, nearly
30 years ago, and I have seen the East develop so much in this period. Although I have travelled there many times, I
still get a real buzz when I step off the plane. The innovation in that part of
the world is endless.
Which designers do you admire and why?
A huge proportion of the
bedding and bathroom ranges for Studio is unique to us and we work with many
designers both in the UK and overseas. Each season before we travel we put
together our trend pack to take inspiration from.
The inspiration for the trend packs
originates from the catwalk, following designers such as Chanel, Gucci, DG and Ted Baker. Home trends now run hand in hand
with fashion!
How would you describe your own style?
Fun!
What are your golden rules for choosing interiors?
Don’t be afraid to experiment. You need to put your own stamp on your home!
Look for inspiration from our
catalogues and website, as we’ve a huge range to choose from!
What upcoming trends do you see emerging in the near future?
Florals are still very
strong with some geo influences being applied.
What are your favourite products from your range?
I love our beautiful percale bedding which is available in 12 on trend
colours. It has an easy-care finish and perfect for a good night’s sleep!
Our Christmas range of bedding is currently flying out with some styles
already sold out. Take a look at our Selfie Elfie bedding, this will give all the family
a real laugh!
Anything with Pugs is also a big seller and we have several available
but be quick as they are selling fast!
Our range of Christmas light up cushions are really popular and sold
extremely well last year, so this year we have increased the selection.
What’s your favourite emoji and why?
Definitely the smiley one!
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