Sustainability is often spoken about in numbers: energy ratings, certifications, percentages saved. At AD Design, it begins long before a specification sheet or a sourcing list. It begins with how we see a place.

There are many movements within interior design that come and go, but biophilic design - design that intentionally connects people with nature - has never felt more relevant.

In a world where our lives are increasingly dominated by screens, sealed buildings, and artificial environments, the desire to bring life indoors is almost instinctive to many. 

Years ago, during an interview I did at Strobie Café with Ahmed Mohammed as part of his YouTube series “Creative Lounge”, we talked about this very idea: that every space deserves something living.

In interior design, inspiration is practically everywhere. Sometimes it arrives in conversation, sometimes in a hotel lobby or museum corridor, often it derives from fashion.

One constant source for me and non-negotiable when trying to develop a common language with a new client, are interior design books. These coffee table books are great for styling surfaces obviously. But they also serve as portals and design archives.

As the year winds down, I find myself drawn to palettes that feel grounded and full of depth. There’s something about the final weeks of the year that makes rich colours feel especially right. This season, I’m leaning toward hues that feel like a warm embrace: cognac, burgundy, deep purple, dark green, and those velvety reds.

There is a moment each day, quiet, nearly invisible, when the noise looses its grip and the house exhales. This is the hour when we retreat inward, when routines become rituals, and the bedroom becomes far more than a place to sleep. It becomes the room that holds the parts of us the world never sees.

This photograph by Andrew Esiebo has been saved in my gallery for almost ten years. It has travelled with me across seasons and cities, and yet, every time I look at it, it still stops me.

For me, it epitomizes what Lagos truly is.

Sundays are my quiet ritual.

Sometimes it’s a slow morning with coffee, sometimes it’s while cooking, baking, or simply resetting the house - and more often than not, YouTube is playing in the background.

There is a quiet moment in every project when the paint is dry, the furniture is in place, and yet… something still feels missing.

It’s not about spending more. It’s about finishing well - giving your home that layered, lived-in feeling where comfort and character finally meet.

- On collecting, creating and celebrating what you already have.

Art should be personal and speak to you. There are art collectors who partly view art as an investment, and that’s understandable. But even they, at their core, only buy what moves them. Art must whisper something deeper and resonate with you.

Every original piece I have ever collected came from that moment of connection.

“I don’t want a house full of stuff,” my client said. “But I still want it to feel special.”

That statement captured the quiet paradox of modern design: a craving for calm, yet the desire for character. The need for space to breathe and ease of organization, yet the yearning for something memorable.

There is something deeply captivating about walking into a room where the building itself tells a story.

Brick walls that have aged gracefully and beams that have borne decades of weight.

If design is emotion made visible, lighting is the language that gives it life.

Among all styling tools, lighting is the most fundamental — the invisible artist that defines how we experience a space.

At AD Design, we absolutely love designing for children.

There is something profoundly joyful about creating spaces that nurture curiosity, imagination, and a sense of belonging — places where children can explore, create, and feel safe all at once.

Our surroundings are more than just walls, floors, and furniture. They are an extension of how we live, feel, and connect.

At AD Design, we believe that a well designed home is not only beautiful, it is indeed healing.

At AD Design, we have always been drawn to spaces that breathe — interiors that invite movement, dialogue, and togetherness.

The open concept layout celebrates exactly that. It is about flow, connection, and the quiet choreography of daily life — where cooking, dining, and conversation blend seamlessly.