Alongside regular upholstery jobs (recovers, repairs, reupholstery), Lucy runs Rounded by, making & selling upholstered birchwood modern footstools; using 100% natural & recycled materials. Her pieces are made for life, not landfill. She regularly runs footstool and pin-board workshops, finding that they are an excellent way to learn upholstery techniques, as they lack the corners which often frustrate beginners.

There are three things Lucy knows: ‘Never underestimate the power of a biscuit.  Measure twice, cut once. It's risky wearing flip flops in the workshop.’