From architects focusing on sustainable practices, to visionary interior designers and decorators, these 101 names represent a spectrum of talent united by rigour, imagination and an unflinching pursuit of excellence.
‘The HG101 is a reflection of the very best that design can be – expansive, collaborative and memorable,’ says Talib Choudhry, editor. ‘Reimagining the Top 100 list was about more than just adding an extra name. The One is a distinction reserved for the creative force behind the most exceptional new public building in the UK, underpinning our belief that great design is for all.’
It is a perspective the power list’s supporters, Artemest and Decorex, share and amplify through their platforms. Scroll down for discover our list of the best designers in the UK right now.
Adam Architecture
Based in London and Winchester, Adam Architecture is among the most respected names in the field of Neoclassical houses and buildings. While always respecting tradition, the team takes its responsibilities to the environment seriously, with a thoughtful approach to sustainability. The practice collaborates closely with leading designers, such as Sims Hilditch and Studio Ashby. Projects lately have included a Grade I-listed London townhouse as well as an 18th-century country house in Hampshire. @adamarchitecture
Adam Bray
‘Big decorating energy’ announces the hashtag on Adam’s Instagram page and not without reason: his spaces are glamorous and charismatic, with details such as velvet panelling and flashes of jewel-like colour. The effect is heightened by the vintage pieces that Adam sources in his capacity as a veteran antique dealer. His taste in objects is both discerning and free-spirited, as his many projects attest. @adambraydesigns
Adam Richards Architects
Adam Richards recently published a monograph on his own award-winning, site-sensitive family home – Nithurst Farm in Sussex. His practice has also worked on projects in Cyprus and East Asia, as well as on a number of thoughtful updates of period properties, including a manor house in Oxfordshire and a listed John Nash residence in Regent’s Park with Colefax and Fowler. Commissions of such breadth add to an impressive portfolio of both residential and cultural work. @adamrichardsarchitects
Albion Nord
To be invited to design a luxury train is a testament to exceptional taste and inventiveness, qualities that Albion Nord has in spades. Enlisted by Belmond to develop the Britannic Explorer, the team created ‘a celebration of Britishness – art, botanical prints and craft – for a quintessentially British experience’. On terra firma, the atelier is working on a range of top-tier homes that are located all around the world, from London to Dubai. @albionnord
Alex Dauley
Alongside her interior design studio, which made its WOW!house debut last year, Alex Dauley continues to work on an impressive number of side projects, too. United in Design, the charity she founded with Sophie Ashby, is fast approaching its sixth birthday, and we’re looking forward to the launch of her latest venture: a design app called Home by Method. That she does it all with so much style is the icing on the cake. @alexandriadauley
Anna Haines
Anna creates interiors that exude a refined sense of comfort and an unpretentious, lived-in feel through gentle colours and layered textiles (a passion for fabrics is one of her signatures). She works on a small number of projects at a time to ensure a personal touch. Recently, Anna designed a west London townhouse with an airy dining extension, in which she warmed buff- coloured walls with bronze-toned Crittall doors and a chequered Vanderhurd rug. @annahainesdesigns
Atelier LK
With an eye for the most unusual aspects of 20th-century design, Lisa Jones and Ruby Kean have been making waves in London and New York since founding their studio in 2020. Working across interiors and furniture design, as well as art curation and styling, the pair has cultivated an uber smart look that manages to be at once highly contemporary and pleasingly timeless. Current projects include houses in Toronto, Portland and London. @atelier_lk_
Beata Heuman
Combining Scandinavian functionality and attention to detail with a colourful style, Beata’s interiors have one joyful notion at their centre: ‘Every room should sing,’ she says. Beata has a 17-strong team which takes on a handful of projects each year – upcoming highlights include Scottish estate that fuses old and new, and a restored Istanbul palazzo. The studio also runs Shoppa, a growing collection of furniture, lighting and homeware. @beataheuman
Benedict Foley
A good conversation is one of the things decorator and product designer Benedict excels at, so it’s no surprise that responding to his clients’ needs is the most important element of his practice. A deep knowledge of decorating history combined with a light, witty touch runs throughout all his projects, which this year have included an 18th-century house in Spitalfields, a Regency flat in Marylebone and a historic country house in Wiltshire. @a.prin.art
Ben Pentreath
Known for reinvigorating the classic English aesthetic for the 21st century, this influential architectural and interior designer works with a team of 45. He takes on both restoration projects and new builds, such as a farmhouse-style home in the Cotswolds with a plastic-free masonry construction – increasingly rare in the industry – and a sustainable, handcrafted interior. Ben was awarded an OBE in the 2026 King’s New Year’s Honours for his services to design. benpentreath.com | @benpentreath
Ben Thompson
There is a refreshing lightness of touch to the work of Ben Thompson, who made a name for himself with hotel Heckfield Place in 2018. Since then, the designer has found many fans, drawn to his people-focused, place-making approach, with projects ranging from an estate in North Wales to a house in Tuscany. Along with his wife Florence, he has also set up Post, a Gloucestershire seasonal restaurant, much of the produce for which comes from his nearby smallholding. @benthompsonstudio
Berdoulat
Husband-and-wife duo Patrick and Neri Williams’ mantra is that ‘the building is the client’. This idea of homes with soul is reflected in their studio’s name, borrowed from Patrick’s childhood residence in France. Their projects exude a timeless, handcrafted feel – for example, the recently completed 1850s home in Kensington, where everything behind the façade was remade using reclaimed materials, so ‘it’s impossible to tell that it’s newly built’. Patrick’s book The House Rules (Quadrille, £40) came out in March. @berdoulat_interior_design
Brandon Schubert
Born in Texas but now based in London, Brandon describes his interiors as ‘an evolution of traditional decoration… somehow familiar, but not old-fashioned’. He has a flair for colour and is currently restoring a millhouse in Wiltshire that is being rebuilt almost from the ground up. He’s also returning to the US for his first project there: the restoration of a 19th-century townhouse in Charleston, South Carolina. @brandon_schubert
Brian Woulfe
It looks like 2026 will be a defining year for Brian, known for introducing a modern edge to historic properties. Not only is he set to complete a herculean reimagining of a mansion in Copenhagen, but he is also extending the studio’s design language. On the cards is House of Woulfe, a line of furniture and objects, and a second office in Dublin. @designedbywoulfe_
Bryan O’Sullivan Studio
Irish designer Bryan has built a transatlantic reputation for creating glamorous spaces with wit, joy and a dash of the unexpected. After decorating a Hamptons mega mansion with hand-painted murals, and layering prints upon prints at a 1920s Craftsman house in New Jersey, this year he’s working on a grand house in The Boltons, SW10, and launching his passion project: a gallery in New York devoted to his growing collection of furniture and lighting made by British and Irish artisans. @bosstudio
Buchanan Studio
Led by husband-and-wife duo Angus and Charlotte Buchanan, with design director Nadia Micallef, Buchanan Studio is known for interiors that are bold and original without feeling overwrought. Clients flock to them for their distinctive approach to ‘world building’, as Angus puts it. Backed by a team of eight, Angus is hands-on in every project, currently including the conversion of a group of ancient Oxfordshire barns. This year, they will follow up the launch of a new lighting collection (in collaboration with Original BTC) with the studio's first hotel job. @buchanan.studio
Campbell-Rey
‘Our clients are collectors who love the idea that a home can transport you,’ says Duncan Campbell who runs this studio with Charlotte Rey. Known for their use of colour and crafts, their spaces feature antiques and bespoke pieces that tell intriguing stories. The duo are especially interested in breathing new life into old buildings: one such is the flat in Warwick Square, SW1, once owned by another HG101 honouree, Robert Kime. @campbellrey
Carlos Garcia Interiors
An expert in the English country house look made relevant for modern life, Carlos has a winning way with colour and pattern. Operating with one assistant, he takes on a limited number of projects each year. He has worked with an architectural historian to bring authenticity to a Regency-style newbuild in West Sussex, and is currently restoring an 18th-century Norfolk house built for Horace Walpole. @carlosgarciainteriors
Chris Dyson Architects
From its headquarters in Spitalfields, this practice has built a well-earned reputation for sensitive, innovative revivals of period buildings of all kinds, along with occasional newbuilds. More recently, Chris and his team have been renovating a family house in Highbury in conjunction with fellow HG101 honouree, Lonika Chande, as well as embracing an ambitious new residential project in Scotland, in collaboration with Beata Heuman. The practice has also stepped into hospitality, undertaking hotel commissions in the City. @chrisdysonarchitects
Christian Bense
South African-born Christian creates appealing interiors that fuse tradition and modernity. Two contrasting versions of that story include a Somerset cottage reimagined as an artist’s retreat – with at least five paint shades per room – and a Marylebone townhouse for a bachelor, decorated in pared-back charcoal and taupe. The designer is also planning the launch of his first furniture collections, which will be collaborations with a series of British makers. @christian_bense
Clare Gaskin
With her team of four designers, Clare really gets to know clients in order to create interiors that are personal and practical. The team has a sense of fun, too, and often incorporates little surprises (Clare’s family home has a flower station and walk-through bar). This year we are looking forward to seeing the results of a multi-year project in the French Alps, and a Mediterranean-influenced house in Dulwich. @claregaskininteriors
Côte de Folk
‘There’s no cookie-cutter approach to what I do. Everything has a playfulness to it and nothing is taken too seriously,’ says Côte de Folk’s founder Sophie Rowell. In the 10 years since she opened her studio, Sophie has quietly become one of the most sought-after creatives in the industry. The designer’s clever use of colour, texture, scale and pattern results in spaces that feel at once comfortable and elegant. Her Red House project in east London demonstrates exactly that. @cotedefolk
Craig Hamilton Architects
With commissions in both the UK and US, this practice is best known for its sensitive restoration of period houses, whether Neoclassical or Arts and Crafts. Recent projects include the refurbishment and extension of an early-20th-century stone farmhouse in Wiltshire, in conjunction with interior designer Mark Gillette, and a period rectory in the Cotswolds. The practice has also just completed an elegant new house in rural Warwickshire, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, with consent achieved under the country-house planning clause Paragraph 84; this allows for one-off homes of an exceptional quality and character in rural locations. @craighamiltonarchitects
Daniel Slowik
Attention to detail, an aptitude for creating comfort, and an eye for art and antiques mean that former Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler decorator Daniel, who left to start his own practice in 2021, is in demand. Working on diverse projects, from a Roman palazzo to an Edinburgh mews house, Daniel creates interiors that you might call traditional until you notice how fun they are. His fabric and product collection Nuthall Temple, created with partner Benedict Foley, is emblematic of this ethos. @danielpieckielonslowik
De Rosee Sa
Founders Claire Sá and Max de Rosée bring a clean sophistication to each of their projects, which span architecture and interior design. A meticulous attention to detail and sensitive treatment of a building’s origins underpin all the practice’s work. This currently includes commissions in Cascais, Portugal, and in Cornwall. The couple’s confident use of colour and their inspired curation of furniture and objects provide the finishing touches. @deroseesa
Edward Hurst
Based in Dorset, Edward modestly refers to his interior design work as ‘tweaking’. It could be more accurately described as considered refinement. Using the same discerning eye and taste with which he sources antiques, the dealer and decorator fine tunes homes, bringing a pleasing alignment of different periods and sensibilities into a harmonious whole that makes a house feel effortlessly resolved. @edward_hurst
Elicyon
Founded in 2014 by Delhi-born architect and interior designer Charu Gandhi, this west London studio has built a well-deserved reputation for creating opulent and layered spaces. Attention to detail combined with intellectual curiosity shaped by Charu’s global outlook make all the difference, while a penchant for unique pieces that celebrate craftsmanship injects a sense of individuality into every project that Elicyon undertakes. @elicyon
Emma Ainscough
After cutting her teeth at Studio Ashby as its second employee, Emma set up her own studio in 2020. Since then, her style has become synonymous with an unpretentious freshness, and is remarkably accomplished for a relatively new studio. Now working in a team of two, Emma’s recently completed projects include a charming house in Chelsea and the west London home of actor Michelle Dockery. @emma__ainscough
Emma Grant
Celebrated for her thoughtful approach to interiors informed by a lifelong love of antiques, Emma spent five years in the fashion industry before launching her studio. She crafts spaces imbued with character, often shaped around a unique piece and elevated by bespoke detailing – as illustrated by her own Cotswold cottage. Emma’s studio also produces charming fabrics and wallpapers inspired by archival designs. @emmaigrant
Fleming Architects
This Gloucestershire-based practice works in the hinterland between tradition and modernity. Combining a love of architecture and interiors, Christian and Jessica Fleming reference the vernacular, classicism and period architecture, yet take a more contemporary and sometimes playful approach to interiors. Recent projects have focused on newbuilds, including a house in the Cotswolds and another near Banbury in collaboration with interior designers d’Erlanger & Sloan and garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith. flemingarchitects.co.uk | @fleming_architects
Flora Soames
Clients come to Flora knowing she will put her personal stamp on every project: her small team includes in-house makers, and she has a select network of artisans with whom she produces one off furniture and fabrics. Based in Dorset, she has opened a showroom on Pimlico Road, SW1. Recent projects include a West Country home that showcases her talent for bold colours and patterns. She has also begun the conservation of a stately home in Cambridgeshire. @florasoames
Flower Michelin Architects
With offices in London and Hampshire, this practice, run by Chantal Michelin and Alex Flower, has built an impressive portfolio of residential work in town and country. Reinventions of period homes predominate, with some of their most engaging projects lifted by collaborations with respected interior designers. These include refurbishments and annexes in conjunction with fellow HG101 honourees Studio Ashby, Sims Hilditch, Rachel Chudley and Côte de Folk (with whom they worked on the Red House project), as well as the revitalisation of a John Nash villa in Regent’s Park. @flowermichelinarchitects
Found Associates
One of the strengths of Found is its versatility, working across period and modern, architecture and interiors. Richard Found and his team undertake both rural and urban projects, with recent spaces ranging from the renovation and extension of a Knightsbridge townhouse to the reinvention of a Jersey manor house for a family relocating to the island. Richard’s own family home in the Cotswolds, The Find, also showcases the practice’s understanding of context and craft within an engaging fusion of old and new. @foundassociates
Francis Sultana
This designer’s work often begins with art, shaping interiors that accommodate everyday life alongside large-scale pieces with ease. Francis’s rooms have a strong architectural presence, tempered by close attention to materials and craft, with furniture often conceived specifically for each setting. Current commissions range from private homes in Monaco and the South of France to a major historic property in the UK, as well as a hotel and wellness project in Italy. Alongside this, his design practice continues to grow, with a capsule furniture collection created with Roberto Ruspoli for David Gill Gallery and a new collection for The Conran Shop. @francis_sultana
Geraldine Dohogne
After years working in hotel design, Geraldine (whose first major residential project is our new cover story) launched her studio in 2020. Her refined interiors strike a balance between, in her words, ‘artistry and utility’, shaped by bespoke details and materials. Alongside working on projects in Mexico, London and Belgium, the studio is launching a range of one-off, material-led objects this year, kicking off with a marble vase and bronze wall lamp. @geraldinedohogne
GRAS
Care and conservation form the foundations of the design philosophy established by architect Nicholas Groves-Raines and his Icelandic wife, Kristín Hannesdóttir, the principal founders of GRAS. The Edinburgh-based practice has long-standing experience in heritage projects of various kinds, including a handful of personal, self-driven restoration spaces, along with many residential commissions. Recent projects range from the revival of a Victorian lodge within picturesque surroundings on the north coast of Scotland, to the restoration of the historic West Wemyss Tolbooth, reviving a historic landmark within Scotland’s civic architecture. @_gras
Grenney Greig
New year, new name. After a busy 2025 that saw Veere Grenney Associates transform a newbuild apartment in Singapore and design a Swiss chalet using traditional Alpine building methods, the studio is embracing a new era. Grenney Greig is the formalisation of the longstanding creative partnership between Natasha Greig and Veere Grenney. The newly rebranded practice is currently working on a glamorous apartment in New York’s Greenwich Village. @grenneygreig
Guy Goodfellow
The interiors from this London studio have a settled and thoughtful quality, shaped by a deep familiarity with historic houses and the way they are lived in today. Working alongside creative director Steven Rodel, Guy brings together antiques, bespoke pieces and carefully chosen objects to create rooms that feel layered but without appearing too contrived. In his projects, the past is present but never overplayed, lending depth and comfort rather than formality. The interiors and architectural design practice works on private houses internationally as well as in the UK, all of which are united by an ease and elegance that resists formula. @guygoodfellow
Hackett Holland
Jane Hackett worked with Robert Kime, and also as an art dealer and designer, while her husband, Johnny Holland, first studied at the Prince of Wales’s Institute of Architecture and has since gone on to collaborate with The King’s Foundation. Together they founded Hackett Holland in 2001, and they are known for their work on both contemporary and period homes. @hackettholland
Halard-Halard
Bastien Halard’s work is marked by a calm architectural intelligence and a sensitivity to place. Based in the Cotswolds, his studio undertakes residential, retail and workplace projects, often blurring the line between architecture, interiors and furniture design. Classical proportion and contemporary restraint sit comfortably side by side in his projects, supported by a close attention to materials, craft and local vernaculars. In commissions spanning the UK, continental Europe and the US, Bastien’s interiors feel grounded and precise, shaped by context as well as by composition. @halardhalarddesign
Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay
Clients are drawn to Henri for her innovative use of pattern, her ability to combine antiques and modern pieces in unexpected ways, and her flair for emotional resonance. Defined by a sense of evolution, her homes never feel staged. With a team of six, her signature is on every project, whether she is restoring a Notting Hill townhouse that was broken up into flats, or decorating a beach property in Costa Rica – both of which are among her current works in progress. @henrifitz
Henry Prideaux
Founded in 2014, this firm of four handles an impressive array of projects (20 in 2025), from London townhouses to country cottages. While Henry prides himself on adapting to a wide range of different design languages, you will find elegance and polish in every project, along with sensitivity to the clients’ needs. The studio’s long-standing relationships with craftspeople and skilled makers lend authenticity and depth to the spaces. @henryprideauxinteriordesign
Hollie Bowden
Clean-lined architecture often forms the canvas for Hollie’s curation of objects and furniture. She expertly mixes contemporary pieces with antiques, colour with neutrals, and incorporates a sense of tactility. Her skill has earned her a global client list, with a heritage building in Lisbon and a Georgian house in De Beauvoir, east London among her recent projects. @holliebowden
Home & Found
The organic, handmade quality of Tamsin Saunders’ interiors reflects her holistic approach: she invests a great deal of time in planning structure, layouts and joinery before starting on decoration, and then furnishes with mostly antiques and ‘one-off lucky finds’. The result is soulful, with nature-inspired colours and perfectly imperfect details. She works with a small team; recent projects include a Victorian home inspired by the client’s love of India. @homeandfound
Hubert Zandberg
South African-born Hubert’s interiors are layered yet harmonious, and always rich in atmosphere. Working with a small team, he focuses on craft-driven details, such as the bespoke joinery he has created for a Notting Hill townhouse. This property had been stripped of many original details and needed an injection of character. In the past year, Hubert has also completed Phinda Zuka Lodge, a private, sole-use safari retreat in South Africa for &Beyond. @hubertzandberginteriors
Hugh Leslie
At a time when creativity is overrun by automation, interior architect Hugh still draws by hand. The result? An array of homes, from a 1,115-square-metre house in Gerrards Cross to a reimagined 1970s villa on the Côte d’Azur. In 2025, he completed one of his most personal projects: the flat near Battersea Park in which he lives with his husband and his dog, Pip. Up next is a reconstructed barn in Portpatrick, Scotland, in which conservation meets stylish contemporary living. @hugh_leslie
Isabella Worsley
Isabella has earned a reputation for richly layered interiors that are as enjoyable to live in as they are to look at. The product arm of the studio continues to succeed and has expanded from wallpaper and fabrics to lampshades, cushions and accessories. Current projects range from a Georgian country house in Buckinghamshire to a Gothic Revival mansion in Edinburgh. @isabellaworsley
James Gorst Architects
Practice founder James Gorst and his fellow directors David Roy and Steven Wilkinson are celebrating a series of successes. Their New Temple Complex, a spiritual retreat in the South Downs, won a RIBA National Award and RIBA South’s Building of the Year, while Amento, a newbuild in Suffolk, was shortlisted for RIBA’s House of the Year in 2025. With offices in London and East Anglia, they also recently restored a Robert Adam townhouse in St James’s Square, while a new beach house in Suffolk is underway. @jamesgorstarchitects
J James Mackie
After two decades in the art world, James Mackie has an acute sense of how to use colour, pattern and proportion, not to mention a talent for helping clients hone their art collections. A prominent figure in the arts recently called on him to design their Holland Park flat, the starting point for which was the owner’s art collection, so James commissioned bespoke furniture to work alongside it. A Cotswold manor for another collector will feature a barn conversion for artworks. @jjamesmackie
Janine Stone & Co
This London-based architecture, interior design and construction management firm is known for its work on super-high-end properties in the UK and abroad. Equally adept at restoring historic homes as at creating distinctive newbuilds, the team is currently remodelling a Regent’s Park villa and a townhouse in Knightsbridge. It has also been commissioned recently to design a 1,115 square-metre family home in India. @janinestone_co
Jessica Summer
‘Atmospheric but calm’ is the mission statement of this designer, who fine-tuned her aesthetic working for HG101 honourees P Joseph and Rose Uniacke before setting up on her own in 2022. While her interiors nod to tradition, they have a contemporary restraint that appeals to clients who want a space that delivers on both form and function. Palettes are tonal and refined, while textures are key for Jessica, who is currently working on a house in Barnes, a newbuild in Oxfordshire and a farmhouse in Somerset. @jessicasummer1
Joanna Plant
Clients are guaranteed a personalised journey, as Joanna’s team takes on limited projects and she works with her husband Nick – an antique dealer and furniture maker – to create bespoke pieces. Her interiors are designed to evolve naturally, and are equally suited to urban and rustic settings. Working now on a Notting Hill townhouse and a Georgian home in the Cotswolds, she is publishing a book with Rizzoli in September. @joannaplantinteriors
Kit Kemp Design Studio
Colourful and contemporary, Kit Kemp’s boisterous style has most recently been turned to Warren Street Hotel in New York. Now, Kit and her daughters, Minnie and Willow, are adding the finishing touches to exuberant homes and hotels from Barbados to the South of France. Inspired by ‘distant landscapes and familiar homesteads’, Kit’s latest collection of fabrics, cushions and wallpapers is just as wondrous. @kitkempdesignthread
Leonora Hamill Studio
‘Always mix it up’ is the mantra of US-born and London-based Leonora Hamill. Clients are drawn to her ability to conjure pattern-rich spaces that feel unexpected and are infused with an old world charm. An art historian and artist by training, she has a keen eye for detail, which she is channelling into projects in Paris, Rome, Brooklyn and Notting Hill, where she is working on her first hotel. @leonorahamillstudio
Boronkay Studio
Time spent working with Martin Brudnizki and as design director at Soho House informs this erudite designer’s aesthetic, which is never boring and always manages to surprise and delight. Whether it is a statement fabric, a surrealist-inspired silhouette or clever details, Linda’s spaces – which currently include a Grade II*-listed Georgian townhouse in London and a Swiss chalet – capture her stylish approach, in which bespoke designs make for deeply personal spaces. @lindaboronkay
Lonika Chande
Colourful and rich in textural details, Lonika’s spaces have an eclectic, laid-back feel, often achieved with vintage pieces and custom finishes. Her favourite materials include tiles, specialist wall effects and fabric panelling, and she regularly collaborates with bespoke furniture makers and rug weavers to give projects a unique look. Next, she is busy developing her own line of fabrics and wallpapers, which has grown naturally from her passion for pattern and antique textiles. @lonikachande
Lucy Cunningham
A refined English aesthetic with fresh, unexpected touches – including delicate prints, for which Lucy has a particular fondness – sets her interiors apart. This year, her team has grown significantly from two to five designers, allowing her to take on more ambitious projects. She has since begun renovating a Jacobean manor in Gloucestershire and a large Georgian rectory in Yorkshire, as well as designing a Mayfair flat that brings country chic to the city. @lucycunninghaminteriors
MAWD
Fresh from their latest US projects – interiors for The Greenwich tower in Manhattan and a boutique-hotel-style tech HQ in Los Angeles – March and White Design founders Elliot March and James White are focusing on exclusive residential projects in the UK, bringing their take on understated luxury to private homes as well as a landmark new development in Belgravia. Also on the cards are commissions in the Caribbean and the Middle East. @marchandwhitedesign
Martin Hulbert Design
Having previously worked for the great Mary Fox Linton, Martin Hulbert has inherited from her an understated elegance that underpins the residential and hotel projects for which MHD is justly renowned. Run with his collaborators, Jay Grierson and Emma Webster, the studio takes a clever approach to contemporary projects and continues to be in high demand. @mhd_martinhulbertdesign
Max Rollitt
As an antique dealer turned designer, Max is a master of the English country-house style, yet his interiors feel timeless. One recent example is the Grade II-listed farmhouse he’s just completed in the West Country, alongside architect Simon Morray-Jones. He has sensitively renewed and softened the interior, inviting in contemporary touches such as kilim rugs, contrasting patterned fabrics and even the odd Pop Art painting. @max_rollitt
MBDS
One of the finest exponents of maximalist style, Martin Brudnizki is known for London hotspots like Annabel’s. Yet he excels at crafting convivial private homes, such as a listed Mayfair townhouse that champions modern living in a historic building. The tiny but exquisite Holland Park apartment that he shares with his partner, Jonathan Brook, is proof that Martin's more is more aesthetic is not about scale, but about intent. Martin is now exploring his famed flair for colour in a Portofino cliffside villa, and he’s been putting the final touches to passementerie for Samuel & Sons alongside his designs for And Objects. @martinbrudnizki
McLean Quinlan
Location, location, location sums up the work of mother-daughter duo Fiona McLean and Kate Quinlan, alongside Kate’s partner Alastair Bowden. Based in London and Winchester, the practice is known for its use of natural materials and huge panes of glass. In many cases, the latter emphasise glorious views over countryside, and in cities, provide natural light to always elegant interiors. @mcleanquinlan
Michaelis Boyd
Based in London and New York, the people at Michaelis Boyd are masters of clean-lined, nature inspired architecture. Redefining what a newbuild can be, the practice is preoccupied with materiality and strives to create impressive yet warm spaces. The studio covers the full spectrum, from hospitality to residential, and its commitment to biophilic design has made it a pioneer in sustainability. @michaelisboyd
Morrisstudio
As a former design writer, Tom Morris is known for projects with a strong sense of narrative. Clients also love his bold colours and fearlessness in fusing different stylistic influences. Often inspired by post-war design, ceramics and textiles, his interiors are contemporary in spirit, and his small team of three ensures a tailored experience. As well as designing a corner apartment in the Barbican and a shop in Mount Street, W1, Tom is developing a rug collection with Swedish brand Layered, arriving this autumn. @tom___morris
Níall Mclaughlin Architects
This vibrant practice has gone from strength to strength over recent years, while picking up architectural awards from RIBA and others. Its portfolio encompasses significant cultural and campus commissions, including the library for Magdalene College, Cambridge, along with original and imaginative designs for bespoke newbuild houses. Of these, a recent example includes Saltmarsh House, a highly contextual and site-sensitive home on the Isle of White. @niallmclaughlinarchitects
Nicola Harding & Co
Nicola creates interiors that are glamorous, comfortable and authentic; uplifting colour is a leitmotif. Her mission is to make interior design accessible, running a service that guides clients on small projects, such as paint colours, lighting or the decoration of a single room. Her furniture and homeware brand NiX is an extension of this philosophy, with her showroom in Queen’s Park open to all. @nicolahardingandco
Octavia Dickinson
Carefully selected antiques, satisfying colour combinations and a sense of warmth are all central to Octavia’s practice, as is her use of gathered fabrics, which she also designs. She launched her studio in 2015 and, in a testament to her distinctive approach, became well known almost immediately for appealing interiors that are inspired by centuries of design tradition, yet cleverly refreshed with contemporary touches, whether it happens to be a historic house or a newbuild. @octaviadickinson
Paolo Moschino
Rich, eclectic use of texture, pattern and material are central to Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen’s work. With the support of a 45-person team, the duo crafts maximalist interiors with a relaxed, worldly sense of glamour, whether in a New York apartment or a villa on Mustique. Alongside its regular launches of new lighting, furniture and fabrics, the studio has been busy with Mongiardino Boiserie, a collection of hand-painted wallpapers produced with San Patrignano. @paolomoschinoltd
Peter Mikic
Australian designer Peter heads an office of more than 30 designers, overseeing some of the most glamorous, stylish and cutting-edge interiors. Working on hotels, restaurants, yachts and residential properties in both Europe and the US – most recently New York’s Faena hotel – Peter has a meticulous eye for detail that, with an informed and eclectic use of antiques, creates a unique look. @petermikic
P Joseph Studio
Twin brothers Philip and Peter Joseph have built their practice on the belief that architecture, interiors and furniture should be envisioned as a unified whole. Their serene and uncluttered style has won them clients such as the fashion designer Erdem, for whom they recently finished a second flagship store on Sloane Street, SW1, characterised by his signature blue-grey tones and featuring hand-painted canvas wall panels. @pjosephstudio
Ptolemy Dean
The architect, author, artist and conservationist has worked on some of the most significant historic buildings in Britain, including Westminster Abbey and Salisbury Cathedral. His residential projects range from renovations at Aldourie Castle in Scotland to a library extension for a period house in the Cotswolds. Ptolemy has written two books about Sir John Soane and is a trustee of the Landmark Trust. ptolemydean.co.uk
Rachel Aisling Walker
Effortlessly balancing contemporary and traditional elements, interiors by Rachel Aisling Walker are supremely comfortable yet continually surprising. Airy neutrals co-exist with intricate prints, and colour-drenched walls are lifted by unexpected pieces of art. Her showroom in Islington is opening this year, with a collection that encompasses upholstered furniture and lighting, as well as ceramics. @rachel.aisling.walker
Rachel Chudley
The sheer originality of Rachel’s interiors belies the classical rigour that underpins their design. She has never been afraid of surprising her clients with unconventional colour contrasts or whimsical details, and she possesses the dexterity to pull off even the bravest gestures: combining industrial steel with a pink range cooker and purple cabinetry, for instance, as she did in a recent kitchen project. Her training at the Courtauld Institute, WC2, honed her colourist skills, and she now has her own paint line, Rachel Chudley Colour. @rachelchudley
Remy Renzullo
An Anglo-American sensibility runs through Remy’s work, which draws on the English country house tradition without feeling studied. Led by antiques and a collector’s instinct, his interiors feel comfortably lived-in. He works on projects on both sides of the Atlantic, including the redecoration of spaces at Castle Howard, one of England’s great historic houses. His enthusiasm for china has found expression in a tableware collaboration with Carolina Irving & Daughters. @remy_renzullo
Retrouvius
Thirty years ago, the husband-and-wife team of Maria Speake and Adam Hills pioneered the idea of high-end salvage with their unique collections of furniture and materials. Now, Maria is also known for her evocative, materially rich projects, which invariably capture the spirit of a building, whether old or new. Last September, Rizzoli released a book of some of Retrouvius’s favourite projects, which illustrate Maria’s approach. She’s currently working on a west London townhouse furnished with post-modern pieces, and a climate-sensitive home in the dunes on France’s west coast. @retrouvius
Richard Parr Associates
With studios in London and Gloucestershire, Richard Parr and his team of architects and designers have a handful of engaging projects underway. These include renovations at a 16th-century Somerset retreat, and a newbuild in Gloucestershire which references the farmstead vernacular in a contemporary way. Creative collaborations continue at The Newt in Somerset, where the practice is working on additions for this growing hotel and estate. @richardparrassociates
Rita Konig
Traditionally inspired yet fresh, this designer’s interiors are rich in layers of colour and pattern without being overwhelming. This recipe has made Rita one of the UK’s most well-loved decorators (and also much in demand Stateside, where she now has a satellite office). She is never averse to working clients’ treasured possessions into her designs, so her projects feel warm and lived-in, and are designed to evolve naturally with their owners. @ritakonig
Robert Kime
It takes a particular skill to create a room that appears untouched by the hand of a designer, but Orlando Atty and Claire Jackson learned from the master. Indeed, the late Robert Kime’s philosophy underpins all they do, be it the creation of intricately layered interiors, the expansion of a product line based on documents from his archives, or the championing of craft at a newly established workshop in Marlborough. robertkime.com | @robertkime
Rose Uniacke
Known for her use of calm colours and sensuous materials, and her great passion for the handcrafted – Rose works with first-class makers across all her projects – this designer creates interiors that magically blend luxury with simplicity. Currently busy with projects in Miami, San Francisco and Hong Kong, as well as in the English countryside, she has completed San Vicente West Village, a private members’ club in New York’s historic Jane Hotel, and is designing a flagship store for an iconic British fashion brand. @roseuniacke
Salvesen Graham
Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham’s philosophy is future heritage: homes that are inspired by the past while embracing modern life. Their spaces feel distinctly English and yet are at home anywhere in the world. Right now, the team of 19 is restoring a French Chateau with bespoke murals, and updating an Edwardian villa in Wimbledon with clean-lined joinery and graphic patterns. @salvesengraham
Scott Maddux
After 15 years as creative director. of Maddux Creative, the interior design studio he founded with Jo leGleud, Scott struck out on his own last year. Though he is. just a few months in, his knack for. creating spaces that are whimsical and yet deeply sophisticated has already earned him a handful.of projects.This includes a major renovation in Totteridge village. and a Primrose Hill townhouse with a graphic edge and a focus on sustainability. @scottmadduxstudio
Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler
Britain’s oldest decorating firm – established in the 1930s – pioneered the country-house look and continues to innovate. Its team is made up of established designers, such as Wendy Nicholls, Emma Burns, Lucy Hammond Giles and Philip Hooper, and new talents Chloe Willis and Lucy Mayers. Having always championed decorating with antiques, this year it has renewed its focus on own-label designs: its Pimlico Road, SW1, showroom now boasts room sets in the style of its iconic original premises in Brook Street, W1. @sibylcolefax
Sims Hilditch Design
Quiet elegance is a hallmark of this highly successful team of 30 designers, whose founder, Emma Sims-Hilditch, has been creating understatedly charming interiors for more than 20 years. Equally important to the studio’s ethos is the idea of longevity – the team has a sensitive approach to decoration, designed to be respectful of the fabric of the building and outlast trends. It is an approach that has helped Sims Hilditch gain the B-Corp status of which it is justly proud. @simshilditch
Stella Weatherall
With an innate understanding of colour, and a flair for pairing patterns, Stella creates rooms that are both polished and welcoming. She recently worked on an art-filled house in Notting Hill, which graced the cover of House & Garden’s February 2026 issue. A creative force, Stella runs her studio alone, working closely with clients from concept to completion. @stella_weatherall
Stephanie Barba Mendoza
A confident, playful use of colour is key to Stephanie’s creative vision. Working with a small team, she is interested in telling the stories of the individuals who inhabit spaces through her design choices. Recent projects include residences in Antwerp and London, and a club in Mexico City, with a private members’ club in Hanoi, Vietnam, in the works this year. @stephaniebarbamendoza
Studio Ashby
Known for creating richly layered interiors shaped by global influences and a passion for contemporary art and artisanship, Sophie Ashby recently renovated an Arts and Crafts home in Hampstead originally designed by RIBA Gold Medal-winning English architect Sir Guy Dawber. ‘He inspired us to opt for materials and objects that show the hand of the artist,’ says the designer, whose 2026 line-up includes projects in Hong Kong, Dallas and Denmark, and a new HQ in Cape Town. @studioashby
Studio Atkinson
‘The joy for all of us here is getting into a new mindset with each project, rather than taking a copy-and-paste approach,’ says founder Susie Atkinson, who has nearly 30 years of experience. No project is too big or too small for her studio, whose portfolio includes country houses, city newbuilds, hotels, members’ clubs and even boats. And the studio’s textile and furniture collection is looking as smart as ever. @studio_atkinson
Studio Duggan
Tiffany Duggan’s playful sensibility is embodied in a use of colour and bold patterns that delight the eye. Every room has a narrative, an ethos inspired by her background in theatre set design. Balance also sits at the heart of the studio’s work, which allows the team to craft spaces that retain a wonderful sense of the unexpected. @studioduggan
Studio Supple
Almost five years as the lead designer at Soho House helped Scarlett Supple to hone her eye before she co-founded a studio in 2020. Now working solo under a new name, she has an aesthetic that treads the line between rustic and elegant, resulting in warm spaces that feel effortless – from dwellings on a Scottish island to a Georgian townhouse in London. She has also expanded her fabric collection, printed in the UK and inspired by her travels. @studio_supple
Studio Vero
Small is mighty for this studio, which takes on just a few projects at a time, to enable founders Venetia Rudebeck and Romanos Brihi to oversee each one. They attract creative clients due to their vibrant style and talent for sourcing one-off pieces. This year, they are due to finish a Notting Hill townhouse for an American family, combining an East Coast aesthetic with warmth and richness. @studioverouk
Suzy Hoodless Studio
When tastemaker Suzy, a former magazine stylist, set up her interior design studio over 25 years ago, she brought together her love of modernist furniture and French and Scandinavian textiles, and a desire to learn from the best examples of design. As a result, she and her west London team have earned a reputation for creating striking, practical spaces – from family homes to members’ clubs, which are both stylish and comfortable. @suzyhoodless
Taylor Howes
The fact that more than 60 per cent of their work comes from repeat clients is testament to Karen Howes and Jane Landino’s personable and collaborative approach. It is something they have instilled in their 30-strong team, which is in the process of completing several major projects. These include a four-year design programme in the Swiss Alps, a newbuild in the Middle East and two properties in London. @taylorhowesdesigns
Thea Speke
Since launching her studio in 2019, Wiltshire-based Thea has become known for her tranquil interiors. Warm, restful palettes underpin her projects, as does her knack for creating hard working spaces that have a certain elegance. A one-woman band, Thea often attracts creative clients who enjoy a collaborative approach. She is currently working on a flat in Mayfair and a Georgian house in Salisbury. While the final result always feels refined, she is clever when it comes to budget, deploying inexpensive materials in an impactful way. @theaspeke
Thomas Croft
Thomas Croft and his team work at the intersection of art and architecture, with a portfolio dominated by arts hubs, galleries and residential projects. Recent commissions include the renovation of a Grade I-listed Robert Adam townhouse on Fitzroy Square, W1, and a new garden folly – the Translucent Tower – at Doddington Place Gardens in Kent. The practice has also collaborated on commissions with interior designers such as Suzy Hoodless. @thomas__croft
Thurstan
James Thurstan Waterworth combines a reverence for architectural heritage with timeless, functional design. His 18-strong team takes a tailored approach to every brief, responding sensitively to locale, history and structural fabric – like this project in Porto, Portugal – as well as to the personality of each client. Recent months have been spent renovating a large Victorian villa in north London, while James also has some country houses underway, including a Hertfordshire newbuild spotlighting English craft. @_thurstan
Todhunter Earle
Kate Earle and Emily Todhunter are among the most versatile designers working today – from traditional to modern, they can carry off any style with aplomb, with assistance from their close-knit team of 19. Two recent projects that illustrate the point are in Wiltshire: a 12-bedroom estate that exudes Neoclassical grandeur; and a unique house built using rammed earth from the site and local stone (a collaboration with Tuckey Design Studio), featured in this issue. The studio is also setting up offshoots in Europe to expand its reach. @todhunterearleinteriors
Tuckey design studio
Projects by Tuckey design studio are characterised by a sense of place and the use of warm, honest materials. He has studios in London and Switzerland, and often works on historic buildings with reuse in mind. Recent commissions include converting a 19th-century Tyrolean barn into a family residence, and completing an Arts and Crafts-inspired home with a contemporary twist. @tuckeydesignstudio
Virginia White
Virginia trained as an art historian, and with celebrated decorator John Stefanidis, so her style is underpinned by well-placed artworks and ‘pieces of substance’. She incorporates her own line of fabrics, wallpapers and Georgian-inspired furniture into her eclectic, modern-meets-vintage interiors. Her projects often feature understated backdrops with flashes of bold colour and pattern. Her small team approaches each commission with personal attention to detail. @virginiawhitecollection
Waldo Works
This renowned studio, led by Tom Bartlett, Sasha von Meister and Andrew Treverton, celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Seamlessly integrating architecture and interior design, its projects are eternally characterful, featuring elegant colours and crafted details. The 15-strong team recently completed a family home in Hackney with honey hues and a curved burgundy staircase. Also in progress is an off-grid property in the Highlands that combines old and new buildings. @waldoworks
Zervudachi, Roberts and Macadam
This studio’s work is rooted in a deep understanding of architecture, colour and craftsmanship, shaped by a legacy that began with David Mlinaric in the 1960s. The London-based practice is known for interiors that balance authority with ease, whether in private houses, yachts or hospitality settings, and for a sensitivity to how spaces are used as much as how they look. Now led by Tino Zervudachi, Jason Roberts and Laurence Macadam, it continues to work internationally as well as in the UK and across Europe, with several projects in the US. These include the completion of The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and new Miami restaurant Seia. @zervudachi_interior_design
The One: Diller Scofidio + Renfro for the V&A East Storehouse, London
Since opening last May, over 500,000 people have visited the V&A East Storehouse, the inside-out museum archive conceived by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Spanning 16,000sqm, the facility houses the Victoria and Albert Museum’s vast collections while standing as a notable exercise in adaptive reuse: the New York-based studio has transformed the former London 2012 Olympics Media and Broadcast Centre into a dynamic public destination.
Here, visitors encounter the material record of human endeavour at close range, filtered through some 250,000 objects, 350,000 books and 1,000 archives spanning centuries of creative production. The storehouse’s early success has lent fresh momentum to east London’s cultural and economic revival. More significantly, by rendering one of the world’s most expansive collections readily accessible, it is helping to cultivate a new generation of creative talent. Find out how this Stratford landmark has put the public in the curator's chair.
