Lucy St George, co-founder of the bold interiors brand Rockett St George, has opened the doors to her London home, a stunning showcase of maximalist design that perfectly embodies her company's rock and roll aesthetic. The house, which she moved into in 2023, is filled with an eclectic mix of vintage treasures and pieces from her brand's collaboration with Next, creating what she describes as a space 'packed with personality' that's 'filled with things that spark joy.'
The home represents a significant evolution in Lucy's design philosophy. Unlike her previous residence, which she describes as 'a homage to the color black,' this new space marks her entrance into what she calls 'a new era.' She explains, 'The bones of the house were completely different, and the vibe of the house is very different. So this house for me is entering a new era, and I feel that the products and all the things that I hold dear are the showstoppers rather than the background. So I've kept the palette quite neutral.'
Lucy and her business partner Jane Rockett launched Rockett St George fifteen years ago, and last year they expanded their brand onto the high street through a partnership with Next. This collaboration allows Lucy to showcase both vintage finds and contemporary pieces throughout her home, making it the perfect poster child for their unapologetic rock and roll interiors brand.
The living room serves as the heart of the home, centered around a gorgeous pink velvet sofa that establishes the color thread running throughout the entire house. Lucy has paired this standout piece with a black bamboo print armchair and matching footstool from the Rockett St George collection at Next. 'It is just such a gorgeous color,' Lucy says of the golden-toned chair. 'I think that's one of the showstoppers of the collection.'
Beyond the striking seating, the living room features several conversation pieces that exemplify Lucy's fearless approach to decorating. A see-through coffee table sits alongside a glorious Rockett St George gold tortoise side table, while a stone cherub commands attention from its corner perch. The cherub has quite a story - Lucy received it as a gift from an antique dealer friend at the Ardingly Antique fair. 'It raised a few eyebrows when I walked in, my girls were like, OK, where are you going to put that?' she recalls with amusement.
The dining area continues the theme of unexpected vintage finds mixed with contemporary pieces. A vintage coach seat has been brilliantly repurposed as bench seating for the dining table, which is styled with napkins, glasses, and tableware from the current Rockett St George collection at Next. On the wooden sideboard sits another unique piece - a horse lamp with lights in its hooves, a housewarming gift from Lucy's mother that she's treasured for about 15 to 20 years. 'I obviously need a horse with light-up hoofs in my life,' she says with characteristic humor.
Lighting plays a crucial role throughout the home, with Lucy advocating for multiple light sources to create what she calls 'style spots.' She advises, 'I would say have as many pools of light as possible so you can create real style spots in your home. Have a small light, curate your accessories, with a plant or a cabinet, and having a pool of light at night will just create a little beautiful vignette of loveliness.' The dining room features an amber seventies champagne glass table light from the Rockett St George x Next collection alongside other carefully chosen lighting elements.
The kitchen demonstrates how thoughtful styling can transform an ordinary white kitchen into something truly spectacular. The showstopper here is undoubtedly the gold ceiling, created using rich gold paint from Mylands that was originally developed for film and television. Open shelving displays a curated mix of plants, cookbooks, and candlestick holders, while the golden ceiling creates a warm, glowing atmosphere. 'It's got such a beautiful feeling when at night I light the candles and I've got friends over with a glass of wine. It's all glowy and beautiful,' Lucy explains.
The bedrooms showcase Lucy's fearless approach to pattern and color, making a striking case for using bold bedding as the centerpiece of bedroom design. One bedroom features leopard print bedding from the Rockett St George collection, including a scalloped edge quilt that Lucy has made look edgy and cool by keeping the room's foundation simple with black furniture and black and white walls. Simple tie-top pink curtains maintain the pink thread that runs throughout the house, while a hot pink palm tree lamp from Next adds an unexpected pop of color on the bedside table.
The bathroom continues the home's playful yet sophisticated aesthetic with several unexpected details that somehow work perfectly together. A hot pink lace curtain hangs behind a black freestanding bath - a combination that shouldn't work but absolutely does. Wet and wild leopard print towels add an extra playful edge to the space, while green bathroom vanity cabinets tie into the overall color scheme that makes the entire home feel cohesive.
Lucy's approach to color is both intentional and organic. 'You'll see there are lots of accents of pink and green,' she explains. 'I've injected that color through plants and through accessories.' The pink accent runs through throws, candles, cushions, and bath mats, creating a cohesive thread that connects every room while allowing each space to have its own personality.
Despite her maximalist tendencies, Lucy acknowledges that 'clutter is a constant battle of maximalist.' Her solution lies in curation and constant evolution. 'I move my house around a lot. It does morph and change,' she admits. This willingness to experiment and rearrange is actually the secret to her home's striking success. She's not afraid for her home to look imperfect, and this philosophy informs her top piece of interior advice: 'Test and try things out, see how they feel for a few days. Try to just be brave with your interiors and space.'
Many of the standout pieces in Lucy's home are available through the Rockett St George range at Next, making her maximalist aesthetic accessible to a broader audience. From the black and white striped footed bowl to the leopard love velvet storage ottoman bench, the collaboration offers pieces that can help others achieve Lucy's bold, personality-filled look. The beauty of her approach lies in keeping the house's foundation relatively neutral while allowing the accessories and furniture to be the stars of the show, creating a space that's both cohesive and constantly evolving.
