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How much
does it cost?
katrina
burroughs
n Employing a professional
isn’t cheap, but if you have a
substantial project, a good
designer will avoid common
pitfalls and squeeze the last
drops of value from your cash.
Few decorators will work on
projects below £25,000 (for
those who do, see the panel
overleaf), but that doesn’t mean
they will hand you a bill for that
amount: it simply represents the
value of schemes they typically
work on. Fees might be a day
rate, a fixed fee or a percentage.
E
ver thought of getting
in a professional int­
erior designer but
­worried the result
would be like living in
a show home? You are
probably right. In the
boom years, many
­decorators aspired to work for
luxury developers, and more
­recently have benefited from
the influx of foreign investors
in London’s super-prime post­
codes, so the trade has gained a
repu­tation for the type of inter­
continental, manicured mono­
chrome that these clients, who
have multiple homes, love.
But that may be over. While
it’s still possible to commission a
domestic interior that resembles
a hotel lobby in Dubai, the design
of easy-going family spaces, full
of colour and individuality, is
flourishing again. So in honour of
this revival, Home has identified
the top 30 designers who are doing
inspiring work in real homes.
7 Robert and Josyane Young
The pitch “Classically informed,
incorporating contemporary
elements with traditional and
antique accents. Confidently
understated.”
Our take Fantastic paint
finishes and tactile surfaces
strewn with curiosities, from
Swedish clocks to folk art.
Clients Entrepreneurs,
financiers, barristers and
fine-art specialists.
Budget Typically £80,000£250,000, but will go lower.
Location Britain.
Contact 020 7228 7847,
robertyoungantiques.com
8 Turner Pocock
2 Max Rollitt
The pitch “Easy-going,
feet-up-on-the-table comfort.”
Our take Nobody does man
deco better.
Clients Prime ministers,
presidents, royals, movie stars
and footballers.
Budget £30,000-£3m.
Location Worldwide.
Contact 020 7225 5104,
andrewmartin.co.uk
4 Emma Sims-Hilditch
The pitch “Classic
contemporary interiors in cool
fresh English colours with a
palpable tranquillity.”
Our take Go-to girl for historic
buildings; creates airy interiors
with real character, including
The pitch “Sensitive, timeless
and unique.”
Our take Subtle palette and
crisp, fresh forms; perfect for
low-key period interiors.
Clients Busy professionals
who make time to get involved
in the design process.
Budget £500,000-£15m.
Location UK, town and country.
Contact 020 7351 6858,
louisejonesinteriors.com
The pitch “Glamorous, eclectic
and a little tongue-in-cheek.”
Our take Ahern’s quirky,
colourful style is unmistakeable.
Learn her deco secrets at her
own design school.
Clients Celebrities including
Emma Watson, Robbie Williams
and Jeremy Paxman.
Budget £50,000-£5m.
Location Based in London, but
travels the world.
Contact 020 7354 8181,
abigailahern.com
The pitch “Modern eccentric,
historically inspired.”
Our take Detail divo and king
of the contemporary countryhouse look.
Clients Friends or friends of
friends.
Budget £30,000-£3m.
Location Worldwide.
Contact 020 7581 4336,
ashleyhicks.com
3 Martin Waller
5 Louise Jones
6 Abigail Ahern
1 Ashley Hicks
The pitch “Joyful homes that
are comfortable, elegant and
interesting.”
Our take As a furniture designer
and antiques dealer, Rollitt’s
trademark is gorgeously
patinated timber.
Clients Art and antiques
dealers, and fashion folk.
Budget £400,000 upwards.
Location Based in Hampshire,
but works mainly in London.
Contact 01962 738800,
maxrollitt.com
beautiful painted wood kitchens.
Clients Film producers, pop
stars and ordinary folk.
Budget £50,000-£500,000.
Location Based 10 miles from
Bath, travels across Britain.
Contact 01249 783087,
simshilditch.com
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Now it’s
personal
Tired of manicured monochrome? Colour and character are
back. Here are 30 interior designers who dare to be different
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For photos and video of
all our top 30 designers’
work, go to
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co.uk/interiors
The pitch “Bold use of colour
and pattern, combined with
textured, natural materials to
create expressive, luxurious
interiors.”
Our take True taupe dodgers.
Bunny Turner and Emma Pocock
are best at urban, contemporary
family homes.
Clients British families and the
more aesthetically courageous
non-doms.
Budget £100,000-plus.
Location TP has studios in
London and Geneva and will
travel in Britain and abroad.
Contact 020 3463 2390,
turnerpocock.co.uk
9 Suzy Hoodless
The pitch “Modern, classic,
design-led and comfortable.”
Our take Inspiring and original,
but deeply relaxed.
Clients Lovers of good design
from all walks; Erin O’Connor
and Jacquetta Wheeler.
Budget £25,000-£4m, or can
do hourly consultancy.
Location Britain.
Contact 020 7221 8844,
suzyhoodless.com
10 Harriet Anstruther
The pitch “Old meets new,
whimsy meets practicality.
Anti-formulaic.”
Our take Quirky, charismatic,
considered interiors, highly
decorative but no frills.
Clients From the worlds of art
and design.
Budget £300,000 upwards.
Location Based in South
Kensington, but often works in
the home counties.
Contact 020 7584 4776,
harrietanstruther.com
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11 Retrouvius
The pitch “Incorporating
salvaged material into an interior
to add a warmth and depth.”
Our take The interiors arm of
super-stylish salvage shop
Retrouvius, headed by Maria
Speake, proves using reclaimed
pieces is an aesthetic choice as
much as an environmental one.
Clients From Bella Freud to
eco-aware north London locals.
Budget Typically over £25,000,
but any project is considered.
Location London and UK.
Contact 020 8960 6060,
retrouvius.com
12 Peter Tyler and
Gordana Mandic
The pitch “Clean and modern:
Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd
Wright and Jacobsen.”
Our take Tyler and Mandic
create contemporary living
spaces with energy and flair,
inside traditional buildings.
Clients Bankers, entrepreneurs
and businesspeople from
overseas: European, American,
Russian, African.
Budget From £400,000 for one
of their large London refurbs.
Location Central London,
usually, but will travel for
£1m-plus projects.
Contact 020 7352 5250,
tylermandic.co.uk
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13 Les Trois Garçons
The pitch “Memorable, witty,
localised and customised.”
Our take A uniquely rich mix of
taxidermy and chandeliers,
artworks and reclaimed
architectural elements.
Clients Singers, actors,
bankers, doctors.
Budget £100,000 upwards.
Location London and the
surrounding counties; abroad.
Contact 020 3150 0187,
lestroisgarcons.com
14 Soane Britain
The pitch “Boldly scaled
and relaxed. We create
deeply comfortable and
atmospheric interiors.”
Our take Blend of witty
Britishness, featuring animal
motifs, handcrafted furniture
and richly coloured textiles.
Clients Understated, with a
very individual sense of style.
Budget £10,000-plus.
Location Britain.
Contact 020 7730 6400,
soane.com
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15 Staffan Tollgard
Design Group
The pitch “Always respectful of
each architectural setting, we
create bold, contemporary
interiors.”
Our take Imaginative and
original interiors with classical
bones, including bespoke joinery
and inspiring lighting.
Clients Entrepreneurs, young
professionals and designconscious families.
Budget Decorative projects
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Clients Have included David
Frost, Nigel Havers and the
Hinduja brothers.
Budget £25,000-£12m. Or
you can buy a candle in her
shop for £29.50.
Location London and the
southeast, Cambridge, Paris,
New York and the Middle East.
Contact 020 7730 0693,
joannatrading.com
start at £50,000, refurbishments
from £100,000.
Location London and the
Algarve.
Contact 020 7575 3185,
tollgard.co.uk
16 Nina Campbell
The pitch “Classic with a
contemporary twist. Emphasis
on comfort and practicality.”
Our take Queen of botanical
motifs and pretty colours —
sophisticated homey interiors.
Clients Royalty, Rod Stewart
and the Royal Albert Hall.
Budget From £100,000.
Location Mainly Britain, but will
travel internationally.
Contact 020 7591 5770,
ninacampbell.com
21 Taylor Howes
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17 Oliver Heath
The pitch “A contemporary
environmental design style,
featuring low-energy technology,
natural and non-toxic materials
and vintage elements.”
Our take Heath coined the term
“eco-chic” and still leads the way
with his healthy, happy interiors.
Clients Intelligent, thoughtful
types.
Budget £150,000 upwards.
Location Southeast.
Contact 01273 326031,
oliverheathdesign.com
18 Charlotte Crosland
The pitch “Mix of traditional
with contemporary to provide a
beautiful and functional home
that is also timeless.”
Our take Specialises in colour
and bold pattern, and her warm,
harmonious rooms are ideal for
practical family living.
Clients Musicians, actors and
artists, business set.
Budget £500,000-£3m.
Location London and counties
including Sussex, Hampshire,
Norfolk, Kent, Gloucestershire,
Surrey and Cornwall.
Contact 020 8960 9442,
charlottecrosland.com
19 Thomas Griem
The pitch “Modern-classical,
seeking symmetry, balance and
longevity while using strong,
true and organic materials.”
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Interior Your Home
Our take Hot on fierce design
and a master of cool tech.
Clients Entrepreneurs in
finance, retail and property.
Budget Refurbs from £250,000;
decorative projects from
£50,000.
Location London, Bristol, Ibiza,
Nice, New York and Hong Kong.
Contact 020 7636 3838,
tg-studio.co.uk
The pitch “We deliver an
intelligent design solution
that reflects our customer’s
home and personality.”
Our take Ideal for
homeowners who want
limited expert input with a
specific project such as
redesigning a staircase, or
creating an office space.
Clients People who
understand the value of
professional expertise, but
don’t necessarily want help
for the full project.
Budget £10,000-£500,000;
initial three-hour design and
planning consultation from
£399 plus VAT.
Location From offices in
Richmond and Wimbledon,
IYH covers most of London
and the southeast.
Contact 0800 849 8506,
interior-yourhome.com
20 Joanna Wood
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The pitch “Statement interiors
that are luxurious and elegant
while being practical and
comfortable.”
Our take A little bit country
house, a dash of grand hotel,
but cosy and individual.
The pitch “Passionate about
colour, texture and pattern,
especially Indian hand-block
prints, the fabrics of Robert
Kime, Penny Morrison and
Kathryn Ireland.”
Our take Elworthy’s mix of
handcrafted, vintage and
contemporary furnishings
with her beloved textiles
results in serene and stylish
interiors.
Clients The down-from-town
set. CEOs and company
owners, corporate investors
and management consultants.
Budget From £5,000 to
£500,000, or can charge an
hourly sum or a fixed fee.
Location Wiltshire,
Oxfordshire, Devon,
Hampshire and London.
Contact 07957 693246,
lucyelworthy.co.uk
30 Josephine Ryan
The pitch “Every interior
is different but always has
my hallmark: one-off,
beautiful conversation
pieces.”
Our take An expert in
deliciously textured French
rustic antiques.
Clients Fashion gurus,
academics, musicians and
thespians.
Budget Starting at less
than £5,000, for sourcing,
supplying and styling.
Location London and France.
Contact 020 7352 5618,
josephineryanantiques.co.uk
24 Katharine Pooley
The pitch “To capture classical
contemporary living and a
feeling of understated elegance.”
Our take Quiet interiors, full of
interest created by finds Pooley
picks up on her travels.
Clients International jeterati.
Budget £250,000-£6m.
Location Anywhere.
Contact 020 7584 3223,
katharinepooley.com
The pitch “Timeless,
glamorous, but at the same
time practical.”
Our take Subtle palette, soft
textiles and luxurious finishes
add up to smart interiors.
Clients Businesspeople of all
nationalities who own multiple
properties.
Budget On the furnishing side,
£150,000 upwards; on building
projects, from £400,000.
Location London.
Contact 020 7349 9017,
taylorhowes.co.uk
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22 Francis Sultana
The pitch “Comfortable
contemporary living spaces with
classic balance and symmetry.”
Our take Louisa Keating and
Georgia Bulmer have perfected
a sophisticated mix of paredback forms and pattern.
Clients Entrepreneurs, media
or financial folk, all with a
passion for design.
Budget From £60,000.
Location London and the
southeast.
Contact 020 7243 6364,
atlanticinteriordesign.com
The pitch “Contemporary
elegant, I like the fusion of
20th-century and contemporary
classics mixed with strong art.”
Our take The look is pure
“international art world” without
feeling like a white-wall gallery.
Clients Art collectors.
Budget £500,000.
Location Based in Chelsea,
but always on planes.
Contact 020 7589 5946,
francissultana.com
23 Hill House
The pitch “Impeccable
attention to detail; luxurious
and innovative materials.”
Our take Jenny Weiss and
Helen Bygraves tolerate nothing
less than a five-star finish.
Clients Have yachts. Often
international businesspeople
with young families.
Budget £100,000-£10m.
Location Head office is in
Weybridge, Surrey. Work is in
the capital, all over Britain, and
overseas from the south of
France to Central Asia.
Contact 01932 858900,
www.hillhouseinteriors.com
The pitch “Mixing contemporary
style with antique pieces.”
Our take Combines old with
new, and redisplays her clients’
artworks to create interiors
full of character and colour.
Clients Diplomats, media types,
lawyers and doctors.
Budget Total refurbishment,
starting at £250,000.
Location Britain.
Contact 020 7723 5521,
eliskadesign.com
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27 Victoria Meale
The pitch “Thoughtful
application of sustainable
principles to sensitively create
and configure spaces.”
Our take Gentle, calm interiors
in a subdued palette.
Clients High-profile
philanthropists and fashion
industry luminaries.
Budget Refurbishments over
£200,000; also consults on
sustainable decoration.
Location Within walking
distance of her Chelsea studio.
Contact 020 7373 9103,
victoriamealedesign.com
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