Hi I'm Nicola SCOTT-BARRETT

ABOUT LITTLE FUNCTIONAL SPACES

Hi, I’m Nicola Scott-Barrett.

’ve always been drawn to beautiful objects and thoughtfully designed spaces. One of my earliest memories is standing mesmerised in front of a bold abstract painting in my mother’s home — the very same piece that now hangs in my daughter’s playroom.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked across art galleries, interior design, room layouts, art direction, and set decorating for commercials. No matter where life has taken me creatively, I’ve always returned to creating spaces that feel meaningful, functional, and emotionally connected.

Becoming a mother shifted my perspective even further. It deepened my understanding of the importance of play, emotional wellbeing, and the environments children grow up in every day.

Today, through Little Functional Spaces, I create sensory-aware and functional environments for children, families, schools, and educational spaces. From playrooms and shared sibling spaces to calming sensory retreats and preschool environments, every project is approached with care, creativity, and an understanding that every child experiences spaces differently.

My goal is to create spaces that feel calm, supportive, imaginative, and truly right for the families using them.