Our Team

Claire Burrage

Creative Director

Creative Director at Clara Bee. Claire has always had a passion for property and interior design and started renovating properties in 1995, initially her own, then helping friends with their property projects, working around being a mother to two daughters. She designs practical solutions that make the spaces work beautifully, and has built up a network of valued contacts with property and design professionals and contractors.

Over time the work became more formalised – new clients arrived through word of mouth recommendations and a formal business was created. Clara Bee Limited was established in May 2011.

Trevor Burrage

Operations Director, Head of Projects & Development

With over 35 years’ experience managing projects for large technology and outsourcing firms in the city, as a certified Programme Director (MSP) and Project Manager (PRINCE) Trevor left corporate life in March 2015 to help his wife develop and grow their business.

Trevor is passionate about creating new spaces that work for the family, balancing and with other areas of the home, adding real value to the investment return as well as the lifestyle practical benefits.

Alicia Mickelthwait

Finance Manager

Supporting the team on all accounting, finance and billing aspects, Alicia is a chartered management accountant with many years of experience working in multi-national companies and, more recently, as a core team member in a small leading edge technology start-up. She has recently passed her RHS Level 2 exams and is studying Planting Design with the aim of starting her own garden design consultancy.

Lucasta Cummings

Studio Manager and Client Services

Lucasta spent 30 years working in the TV industry – making a breadth of programming from football magazine shows for FIFA to digital content for the British Museum – before turning her hand to the world of interiors. As a mother of four she is well versed at juggling multiple projects while maintaining order.

Elaine Boucher

Interior Designer

A former corporate communications professional with international editorial and journalist experience, Elaine followed her passion and moved into the world of interior design after studying at the British Institute of Interior Design. Inspired by her experiences living and working on five different continents, Elaine is a creative problem solver and enjoys creating beautiful yet functional spaces for her clients.

Helena Juara Alonso

Interior Designer

Helena is a multidisciplinary designer with a focus on spatial design. After completing her Graduate Diploma at the Chelsea School of Arts, Helena worked in luxury retail design before moving into the residential space at Clara Bee. Thanks to her eclectic background in art and design, she is able to design without limitations, bringing in references from other creative fields.

Finlay Dinnick

Studio Assistant

When not campaigning on human rights or environmental issues Fin is building on his passion for interior design and landscape gardening, with the end goal of running his own business. He’s also a keen open water scuba diver.