Aimee Mezzone is one of the interior designers at Ward & Co, and there is nothing uncertain about her. She was born in Leamington Spa to parents of Irish and Italian heritage, with family roots in Cork and Sicily. That mix shows up in her work. There is a calm, considered side, and then a quiet confidence when it comes to colour and texture.

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Interior design was not an obvious first step. After public school, she briefly worked as a make-up artist, learning how small details can completely change the way something is seen. The turning point came from watching her sister, who ran a property company, redecorate houses. Seeing spaces transformed from tired to thoughtful sparked something more lasting.

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Before university, Aimee travelled across Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. A visa mistake meant she could not work in Australia, though she is clear she would have come back to the UK anyway. London, and design, felt like home.

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She returned to study interior design at KLC in London. She applied to Ward & Co twice before being asked to submit a two-minute video as part of the application. “The most horrific thing I’ve ever put together. It was a two-minute video which took me four hours…!” she says. Sarah Ward later told Aimee that she knew it would be her after seeing that video. Determination matters.

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Now part of the studio, Aimee is working on the interiors of a large British country estate. The process, she says, is rooted in collaboration. She has helped the owners move from a neutral palette towards something bolder and more expressive. She draws inspiration from British designers such as Rose Uniacke, the London studio HAM Interiors, and Sophie Ashby, and describes her own style as eclectic.

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At work, she says, “everyone is so creative and inspiring… I can’t believe how much creative freedom I’ve been given.” Outside the studio, she trains several times a week, spending time in the gym and particularly enjoying Pilates.

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As our portfolio continues to grow internationally, how has working across different locations shaped your approach?

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Working internationally has made me really aware of context; every location has its own rhythm, and the design needs to respond to that.

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We take a chameleon approach to interiors. How does that adaptability influence the way you start a new scheme?

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I never start with a fixed style in mind, getting to know the client and how they use the space means it finds its own direction.

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You are already involved in a range of residential and commercial projects. What have you enjoyed most about working on them?

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Residential feels really personal, and you get to really know the client, while commercial spaces require a strong balance between functionality and identity.

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What part of your role do you find the most rewarding?

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Working with such a creative and supportive team, you learn so much from everyone.

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What is one interesting thing you have learned about interior design recently that has stayed with you?

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You often don’t need to buy more items; you need better placement.

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What's one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?

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I refuse to turn the big light on. I’ll walk through the house in the dark just to get to a lamp!

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Her answers reflect the wider vision of Ward & Co. Each project starts with context and with people. Style is never imposed. It is shaped by how a client lives, works and moves through a space. Residential projects bring intimacy. Commercial projects demand clarity and identity. Both require discipline.

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For now, Aimee is focused on learning, contributing and enjoying the pace of the studio. She values the creative freedom and the shared ambition around her. In a company committed to refined, bespoke interiors that feel personal and lasting, she is growing into her role with quiet assurance. And yes, the big light stays off.