As an interior designer, I'm always seeking inspiration in unexpected places. Last Thursday, I discovered a wealth of it at Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset, despite the threat of rain. Just five minutes from our Airbnb, it was an ideal location. Seizing the moment of sunshine, I knew my window of opportunity was brief before the impending downpour.

I arrived just as the gates opened at 10 am, feeling a surge of excitement. The prospect of being the first visitor of the day to this 26-acre outdoor gallery was enticing. As I entered the grounds, the air was heavy with anticipation and the rich, earthy scent of recent rainfall.