The first word Francis learned to spell was “Selfridges”. From an early age, Francis had a passion for luxury and beautiful things. Now the owner of his own luxury interior and furniture design company in Kensington, Francis designs two or three pieces of furniture on a daily basis.

The new film on 1000Londoners.com begins in Thomas Goode & Co where Francis has recently designed a new store for the bespoke personal stationery boutique, Armorial. The film then gives an insight into Francis’ design process as he reflects on the importance of ‘home’. Finally, we see Francis in the studio where he is directing the photo shoot of his new furniture collection.

Francis’ roots in design are very much linked to his transition from his hometown in Malta to London. As an interior designer, the word ‘home’ has great significance in his life. Ironically, Francis states that his own home is the most undesigned of all the homes he has worked on. The history of a home also hugely important to Francis’ design methodology. This, as well as the quaint and slightly archaic ways he works make Francis one of the most unique designers in London.