Kate Instone

Kate Instone is the visionary founder and Creative Director of Blush International, a leading interior design studio celebrated for its refined, contemporary aesthetic and uncompromising attention to detail. With an instinctive eye for balance, form, and texture, Kate has built a reputation for creating timeless interiors that blend luxury with liveability.

Since establishing Blush, Kate has led the studio to become a trusted name in high-end residential design, superyachts, and private aviation, delivering projects across the UAE, UK, and internationally. Her portfolio ranges from ultra-luxury private residences and bespoke apartments to signature show homes and collaborations with leading developers.

Kate’s design philosophy is rooted in the belief that interiors should not only look extraordinary but also feel deeply personal. By combining curated furniture, bespoke joinery, layered textiles, and considered artworks, she and her team craft spaces that reflect both place and people.

Under her leadership, Blush has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice with a strong international presence, offering tailored services from concept design and FF&E to turnkey furniture packages. Always forward-thinking, Kate continues to expand Blush’s reach while maintaining its hallmark of understated luxury.

Her work is recognised for its effortless sophistication, meticulous execution, and enduring quality—qualities that define both her creative ethos and the Blush brand.