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An expert in creating country charm in the city, Butter Wakefield heads a small studio in west London, taking on work across the capital and the South. Her enchanting designs, brimming with plants, are the recipients of many awards, the most recent is the 2025 BALI Principal and Grand Awards for a project in East Sussex, set across five acres and the studio's biggest project to date.

How do you define your signature style?

“Timeless, abundant, purposeful design.”

What is your design ethos? What values are important to you in your work?

“Biodiversity and planting for the pollinators.”

In your opinion, what makes a design timeless?

“Traditional materials blended with a collection of old and new elements.”

Why do your clients come to you? What do they value about your work?

“Attention to detail, personal service.”

How do you stay inspired and keep evolving your ideas?

“Working with a young dynamic clever team.”

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