What makes a house feel like home? In “At Home With…,” I explore this question with fellow business owners and public figures, uncovering the unique ways they shape their spaces. Through a shared set of questions, each guest reveals what’s important to them—from treasured items to thoughtful design choices that reflect their lives and values.

Today, I’m thrilled to feature nutritional therapist, Lisey Schokker. Step inside as Lisey shares her style, her inspirations, and the details that make her home a true reflection of who she is…

Nutritional Therapist, Lisey Schokker

Lisey is a qualified nutritional therapist specialising in supporting women experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress and hormonal imbalance. In her spare time, Lisey likes to cook, run, create art, and hike with her two dogs.

Tell me a little bit about your home and who you share it with?

I live by myself with my two dogs. My landlady is a friend, and when I moved in, the house had been empty for a while and was quite dated. I’m extremely lucky, as she gave me the go-ahead to do anything I wanted to the place, so long as I didn’t paint over the wood stain on the window frames. I’m a keen collector of art and curiosities, so my walls are fairly full, and with two large dogs, my furniture is admittedly usually a bit hairy. I’m also struggling to find room for my ever-growing houseplant and book collection.

Lisey displays art and curiosities around her home.

What is your favourite spot in your home and why?

My bed! My house is very small, so space is limited. My bed is parallel with the window, so it gets the most light. From it, I can look to one side to see all of my books, and on the other side, I can look out onto the garden. Rules went out the window years ago, so I like to sit there with a book and both dogs.

Do you have any family heirlooms, or items inspired by your family history in your home?

I have quite a few trinkets and oddities that belonged to my grandmother. I took everything my parents didn’t want, even though some of it isn’t really to my taste, I love having it out on display. More recently, my mom has started learning how to do pottery, so I’m amassing a collection of handmade mugs and bowls.

Do you have any quirky or unusual items?

Many! I spent a while working on farms as part of a biodiversity project, so I have a lot of bleached sheep skulls and bones I collected to make into art pieces. I love anything strange and macabre, so I have quite a collection of witchy trinkets and items based on folklore.

What is the oldest thing in your house?

My cello. The case is fairly new, but the cello itself is very old.

What is the last thing you bought for your house?

Some new picture frames.

Lisey has use “Coral Pink” to add a pop of colour to her bedroom.

What colours have you used in your home and what inspired those choices?

There are all sorts of colours going on (and probably clashing). I love a pop of yellow and a good helping of dark green. I recently painted a wall of my bedroom coral pink on a whim and I’m still getting used to it. The only true consistent choice throughout the house is that all of my picture frames are black.

A well-designed home doesn’t only look great, it works on a practical level, and makes life easier for those who live there. Are there any life-enhancing, practical design features in your home?

It’s a very small house, so I built a lot of shelves. I’ve tried to keep furniture against the walls to leave space to walk around easily. I think my favourite practical hack was building a cover out of scaffold board to hide the dog crate. I made it into a feature point/ tv stand, and a curtain means the crate stays hidden, but I can still use it when needed to vacuum and do yoga without unwanted help!

Lisey used scaffold boards and a curtain to disguise the dog crate and now uses it as a TV stand.

If money were no object, where would you live and what would your home be like?

I’d stay where I am now, in Farsley! (My answer would have been very different before moving here 9 years ago). I would love a house with a bit more space and a private garden that wasn’t overlooked. I’d love a designated craft area and home office upstairs, and downstairs, I’m a big fan of open-plan living. I’d prioritise having a spacious kitchen area with an island and treat myself to an aga like we had when I was younger. More room would also give me more scope to collect art, plants and rec-yard finds.

Nest and Flourish Interiors is known for creating accessible and inclusive spaces, can you describe what makes you feel welcome and comfortable in a space?

Personally, a relaxed space. If I feel worried I might mess up someone’s perfectly arranged cushions or pristine while carpet, I feel quite on edge. I love a space that looks lived in and functional as well as aesthetically unique and appealing.

And what puts you off and makes you want to leave a space?

If a living space looks too sterile, I’m not a fan (although I do really like scandi style minimalism, I just couldn’t keep up with it myself!). I’m not too keen on anything too sparkly or grand, but appreciate that some people really like that kind of aesthetic.

What makes a house a home in your eyes?

Somewhere where you feel comfortable and at peace (although I also love having ongoing DIY projects which can be less peaceful!)

Tell me about your business, what you do, where you do it, who you help, and how people can contact you?

I’m a nutritional therapist supporting women who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress and hormone balancing, to name a few. I use a holistic approach where we discuss the body as a whole; considering the affect of concurrent symptoms, past illnesses and life experiences. I don’t put people on a “diet”, but rather discuss where they might be lacking in specific nutrients or compounding their symptoms through food and lifestyle choices. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop a plan, and offer support, guidance, amendments and suggestions throughout my 10-week programs. My goal is to provide knowledge and understanding to be taken away and applied long-term. I see clients 1:1 online, and offer several programs depending on the type of support they feel they would benefit from. More information can be found on my website: www.liseyschokkernutrition.com, where I offer a complementary 15-minute call to delve a little further into how I work and what to expect. I’m also on Instagram: @lisey.schokker.nutrition, where I offer general advice, information and guidance covering a broad range of subjects concerning women’s health.

Many thanks to Lisey for allowing us a peek inside her home. If you would like to be featured in the Nest and Flourish “At home with blog…” email Kim Heslip kim@nestandflourish.co.uk.

Nest and Flourish Interiors, founded by interior designer and former nurse Kim Heslip, specialises in creating beautiful, accessible, and inclusive spaces that promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

With 20 years of nursing experience, Kim understands the transformative power of supportive environments and designs homes and workspaces that promote long term health and wellbeing, and cater to health needs, disabilities, and different neurotypes.

Based in Yorkshire, Nest and Flourish Interiors provides tailored, one-to-one design services across Leeds, York, Harrogate, and beyond.

Contact Kim to discover how she can help you create a thoughtfully designed space that works for everyone who uses it.

At home with…Lisey Schokker