From bold holiday homes to thoughtfully designed living spaces, discover the creative approach behind Sora Interiors and its remarkable first year in business.
For Sora Interiors founder Rebecca Hayman, the most exciting part of interior design has always been the transformation. Whether it’s a single room in need of a refresh or an entire holiday property waiting to be brought to life, the opportunity to create something completely different is what drives her passion.
After 11 years working across residential and commercial interior design, Rebecca hadn’t necessarily planned to launch her own business. Yet within a week of going it alone, she secured her first project which was designing and furnishing three apartments for use as holiday lets.
One year later, Sora Interiors has grown from a small storage unit into a larger warehouse-style space, with two vans and an expanding team.
A personal approach to interiors
There’s a story behind the Sora name, too. Inspired by her much-loved Chihuahua, Skye, the name comes from the Japanese word for sky and reflects the idea of limitless creative potential.
That individuality runs throughout the business, from its signature burnt-orange branding and subtle leopard print to the interiors themselves.
For Sora, no two spaces should feel the same.
The team works across residential interiors, holiday lets, serviced accommodation and hospitality projects, tailoring each design to the people who will use it.
In a family home, that means understanding how someone lives and what they want from their surroundings. For holiday accommodation, the priorities can be quite different.
Alongside creating interiors that catch the eye on booking platforms, Sora considers everything from flexible sleeping arrangements to the practical essentials guests might need during their stay.
It’s an approach that combines personality with purpose.
Creating spaces that stand out
Colour, texture and pattern play an important role in Sora’s designs.
Rather than repeating the same scheme throughout a property, the team enjoys giving individual rooms their own identity while maintaining a sense of flow.
Bold ceilings, unexpected artwork and statement patterns can all help create a memorable experience, particularly in holiday accommodation where first impressions matter.
One project that captures this approach is The Four Winds at Merrybent, a five-bedroom holiday let featuring an outdoor hot tub and indoor sauna.
Sora delivered the full interior design and furnishing scheme, incorporating colour drenching, layered textures and playful touches of leopard print.
It’s a reflection of the company’s wider philosophy: creating individual spaces with character rather than following a formula.
It’s all in the finishing touches
While furniture and colour establish the foundations of a room, it’s often the smaller details that make the biggest difference.
Rebecca describes this as the ‘soft stage’, when cushions, artwork, plants and accessories finally bring the design together.
Lighting is another consideration she encourages homeowners not to overlook. Combining table, floor and wall lighting can create a more welcoming atmosphere than relying on a single ceiling light.
And for anyone struggling to make a room feel complete, her advice is simple: consider the overall look you’re trying to achieve before buying more pieces.
Sometimes, taking a fresh look at the space is more valuable than adding something new.
Looking to the future
With a successful first year behind it, Sora Interiors is looking ahead to further growth.
Expanding its hands-off holiday let furnishing service and developing its home staging offering are among the priorities, alongside growing the team and taking on more projects.
Yet the personal approach that helped establish the business remains central to its future.
Whether a client needs support with one room or an entire property, Sora aims to make professional interior design feel approachable.
When it comes to defining luxury, the founder believes it isn’t necessarily about the price tag.
For Rebecca, true luxury is creating a space you’ve always dreamed of, one that makes you smile every time you walk into it.
