With clients ranging from rock stars to royals, and projects spanning hotels to grand country houses, the era-defining work of the UK’s most iconic designers continues to remain the gold standard. Allow us to (re)introduce you to the HG101 2026 Hall of Fame: luminaries that are quite simply. the industry’s sharpest creative talents. Plus meet our latest inductees!
Alidad
His extraordinarily layered projects feel as if one is travelling through time – from Baroque and Art Deco to Neoclassicism. Diverse influences, craft and skills come together to deliver bespoke environments that feel magical and yet rooted in both history and a sense of place. Step inside the designer's exquisite London flat. @alidad_ltd
Chester Jones | 2026 Inductee
Erudition and an acute sense of the period of a property combine to make Chester the designer of choice for a Who’s Who of the creative world. His encyclopaedic knowledge of art and furniture, some of which he designs himself, gives his interiors a sense of balance and ageless style. enquiries@chesterjones.com
Cindy Leveson | 2026 Inductee
A devotee of the hand-drawn approach, Cindy has been championing mindful design since 1990 and is known for the watercolours she uses to illustrate her schemes. Recent projects range from a Scottish castle to a Georgian farmhouse in Hampshire and a Wiltshire townhouse. @levesondesign
Colin Orchard
Known for decorating grand country houses that would not feel out of place in a lavish period drama, Colin has, throughout his career, pushed the boundaries of this beloved style, combining a studied sense of Englishness with global influences to create timeless spaces. info@colinorchard.com
David Bentheim | 2026 Inductee
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David has designed homes, museums, cruise ships, restaurants and even hospitals. What connects them is a cultural awareness reflecting his passion for theatre, travel and music. With architect Mark Zudini, his studio is currently focused on residential projects and boutique hotels. @davidbentheim
David Mlinaric
After a distinguished career spanning six decades, David has made the decision to retire. His conviction in supporting artisanal making and interpreting heritage in unexpected ways remained steadfast in his projects, earning him a CBE for services to interior design and heritage in 2009. martin@davidmlinaric.com
Douglas Mackie
Whether he is bringing an ancient manor house back into the spotlight with a sensitive refurbishment or lending character and patina to a newbuild, for more than three decades Douglas has designed impeccably elegant interiors that stand the test of time. @douglasmackie
Jane Churchill
Few people can combine traditional English style with modernity as well as Jane. Working with a close-knit team of designers, she has designed everything from London mews houses and French châteaux to a rickshaw – and many of her clients have become friends. @janechurchillinteriors
Jane Rainey
With a flair for super-saturated colours, the founder of JR Design might base her style around the idea of the country house, but she is not bound by its codes. She mixes textures, materials and decorative touches from round the world to create homes that feel lived-in from day one. @jrdesignlondon
John Minshaw
As both an architectural and interior-design studio, John’s practice tackles projects from the ground up, infusing them with an elegant contemporary aesthetic that is classical in its purity. For an insight into his world, his recent monograph is a must-read. @john_minshaw_designs
Jonathan Reed
Known for the crafted interiors that have earned him a host of long-standing clients, Jonathan delivered his most personal project last year, transforming a late-19th-century farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales into the home he shares with artist Graeme Black. @jonathan_reed_yorkshire
Nicky Haslam
He is not only an interior designer but also a household name, having decorated for everyone from royals to rock stars over his 50-odd years in the business. Nicky’s clients rely on his unwavering confidence, his whimsical touches and his understanding of what a room really needs. @nickyphaslam
Nina Campbell
This doyenne of decorating exemplifies what makes British interiors so brilliant. Her use of colour, pattern, antiques and – where it’s needed – glamour has influenced generations of designers. The studio’s product arm has its HQ on Pimlico Road, SW1, where you can find her designs for homeware, wallpaper and fabric. @ninacampbellltd
Penny Morrison
Penny is admired for creating beautiful textiles, wallpapers and accessories that showcase her confident use of colour, and for having an eye for a good print. Though she takes on fewer interiors projects than when she started out over 40 years ago, they demonstrate the same uplifting approach. @penny_morrison_ltd
Rabih Hage | 2026 Inductee
With a 30-year career and a global reputation for human-centric design – from modular homes and luxury villas to collectable furniture – Rabih is determined to give back. Last year, he launched a bursary worth £5,000 in support of under-represented creatives; this year’s winner will be announced in June. @rabih_hage_studio
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