Meet Funmi Ade-Ojo: Visionary Interior Design Strategist & Compassionate Educator

Funmi Ade-Ojo is more than just an interior design strategist—she's an educator, speaker, and storyteller. Her journey as a dedicated mother to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder has deeply influenced her approach, blending personal insights with professional expertise.

Funmi transforms spaces with intention and care, ensuring that every design not only reflects aesthetic excellence but also supports the well-being of every inhabitant and her rich educational background—an MFA from the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)—fuel her innovative design approach. Her expertise blends the scientific rigor of her chemistry and psychology studies with creative experimentation, making her designs a testimony to the transformative power of thoughtful interiors.

At Haus of Banstead, Funmi cultivates spaces that resonate deeply with personal narratives, offering her clients not just design solutions but a platform for emotional and cultural expression. Her design philosophy centers on creating environments that enhance wellbeing and foster inclusive, joyful living. This ethos is vividly reflected in her initiative, "Transforming Love to Design," where she collaborates with a network of design thinkers and behavioral scientists to craft spaces that support neurodivergent individuals, promoting independence and engagement.

A committed advocate for continuous learning and community engagement, Funmi enriches her design strategy with global insights gleaned from her travels and extensive research. Her work emphasizes the importance of materiality and spatial arrangement to improve interaction, attention, and well-being, particularly for individuals with ASD.

When not transforming spaces, Funmi indulges her passion for the arts, exploring local decor and lifestyle shops, and mastering the art of Latte from her travels in Florence. Whether addressing a conference or sketching her next vibrant project, she is a beacon of innovation and inclusivity in the design world.