about.

French Mango is a virtual interior design studio specialising in helping you make the most of your small and medium home or space, creating interiors that are both beautiful and highly functional, with a focus on practical, personalised solutions.
Do you ever look around your small or medium-sized home and think:
Why doesn’t this space work?
Maybe your rooms feel cramped or awkward, the layout doesn’t flow, or the colours and furniture feel disconnected. You want your home to feel welcoming, stylish, and practical — not like you’re constantly fighting with the space. But figuring out how to fix it can be overwhelming.
You want more personality and warmth, but without adding clutter. You want to make smart, lasting choices, not waste money on things that don’t fit or feel right. You want your home to feel like you, but better.
That’s where I come in.
I help people transform their small or medium-sized homes into spaces that feel beautiful, functional, and thoughtfully put together.
Whether it’s making the most of an awkward layout, creating better flow, choosing colours and materials, or helping you style your space with intention, I’m here to guide you.
You don’t need a complete renovation or a huge budget — often, it’s about smart choices, fresh eyes, and practical solutions that make a big difference.
Who am I?
I’m Peggy, an Interior Design student with a passion for helping people fall back in love with their homes.
While I’m currently studying at the British Academy of Interior Design, I come with years of hands-on experience helping friends and family make their homes work better — styling rooms, improving layouts, and adding just the right touches to bring personality and comfort to their spaces.
I have a gift for seeing solutions where others see only problems.
Where you might see a cramped room or an awkward corner, I see possibility.
My approach is professional, collaborative, and always focused on you — combining the formal training I’m completing now with the real-life design skills I’ve been honing for years.
What makes me different?
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all look or pushing expensive, high-end everything.
What makes me different is how I work with you:
Listening closely to your needs, taste, and daily life.
Finding clever solutions that make your small or medium-sized home work beautifully.
Mixing style with practicality, so your home feels both elevated and comfortable.
Keeping things simple, so you can make changes with confidence — and without the overwhelm.
This isn’t about chasing trends or creating a perfect showroom. It’s about helping you create a home that feels right, functions well, and brings you joy.
Why work with a Virtual Designer?
Working with a virtual interior designer is a flexible, affordable way to get professional guidance, no matter where you live.
Here’s what you get:
Personalised design advice, tailored to your space, style, and budget.
Clear moodboards, layouts, and recommendations you can follow at your own pace.
No pressure, no unnecessary extras — just honest, helpful support to make the most of your home.
An easy, convenient process — we work together online, meaning no waiting around for home visits or big appointments.
It’s like having a design expert in your pocket, ready to help you unlock your home’s potential.
Why I do this?
Because your home should lift you up — not weigh you down.
It should reflect who you are, support how you live, and feel like a place you want to be.
If you’re ready to stop feeling frustrated by your space and start seeing the possibilities, I’d love to help.
Let’s work together to make your home the place you truly love.
The need to create a cocoon around my family has always been important.
I am Peggy, French, a mother of boys and an aging golden retriever, married to a Brit and we have been living in Chicagoland since 2014.
The truth is that I spend most of my time feeling homesick.
I miss Europe pretty much constantly and creating a home that resemble us is a must for my happiness.
My passion for home decor and houses in general is as old as I am.
I have always been mesmerized by other people’s homes and how they live in it. Doll houses, my magic tree home (anyone remember those), pop up books making details of homes come to life, sneaking a look into people’s living room when walking back home in the evening (the perks of city life in the UK)…
How people decorate and use their space has always have some sort of hypnotising effect on me and I could spend hours looking at each detail that collectively tell the story of the people living in them.
I grew up with my nose stuck in Art et Décoration Magazines
My mum was collecting interior magazines and when most young girls were into Club Barbie Magazine, I was into French Home Decor magazines. Her collection started from back in the mid 60s and I remember picking one at a time and imagining what life could have been like in one of these decors.
It is no wonder that the first job I said I really wanted to do was Architect but life happened and this didn’t.
My professional career led me down different paths and when we moved, I closed my freelance gig as an online marketing consultant and web designer and abandoned myself into creativity to eventually become an embroidery artist.
I truly enjoyed designing patterns and teaching embroidery but at the end of 2022 I decided to put it to rest to focus on Interior Design and on creating a colourful home, starting with mine.
And just like that I became a student again currently studying with the British Academy of Interior Design to become a qualified Interior Designer and I launched this blog as way to share, connect and collect inspiration along the way.
Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoy reading!
Peggy x