Michelle Ogundehin, the former editor-in-chief of Elle Decoration and current head judge on BBC’s Interior Design Masters, shares her personal shopping philosophy and favorite sources for design and art supplies. The interview highlights her preference for tactile, high-quality essentials over mass consumerism, citing her love for artist-grade watercolor paper from L. Cornelissen & Son, vintage tapestries from Larusi, and curated items from Japan House London.
Ogundehin’s insights reflect a broader shift toward intentional living and the intersection of home design with personal wellbeing. By championing independent hardware stores, museum shops like the V&A, and long-lasting functional objects, she reinforces the idea that the domestic environment should be a curated partner in health rather than a collection of unnecessary 'stuff.'