Sophie Newlands from Stoke-on-Trent nearly claimed victory on BBC One's Interior Design Masters. The local designer made it all the way to the final of the hit competition, finishing as runners-up in a gruelling battle against some of the country's top design talent.

The Interior Design Masters experience has proven to be transformative for the Stoke designer. Sophie has come away from the BBC One show feeling significantly more confident in her abilities and her design skills, with the competition pushing her to new heights.

Making it to the final of Interior Design Masters is a serious achievement. For a Stoke-based designer to reach that level of the competition speaks volumes about Sophie's talent and dedication to her craft.

The journey through Interior Design Masters has clearly left a lasting impact on Sophie. The experience has given the Stoke designer a genuine confidence boost that will serve her well as she continues her career in the competitive world of interior design.