London is arguably the world's most important city for interior design. The density of talent — from heritage firms with royal warrants to young studios pushing boundaries — is unmatched. Whether you're renovating a Belgravia townhouse, fitting out a Shoreditch penthouse, or refreshing a country estate, the right designer transforms not just a space but how you live in it.
We've selected ten studios that represent the breadth and depth of London design in 2026.
The Establishment
1. Rose Uniacke
Working from her extraordinary Pimlico Road showroom — part gallery, part antique shop, part design studio — Rose Uniacke creates interiors of extraordinary calm and refinement. Her signature: spare, elegant rooms that feel both contemporary and timeless, furnished with carefully sourced antiques and her own furniture line. Clients include the Beckhams and numerous discreet collectors. Best for: Those who value restraint over opulence.
2. Robert Kime
The decorator's decorator. Robert Kime's deeply layered, richly textured interiors draw on a lifetime of collecting and a scholar's understanding of historical design. His fabrics (available through his Ebury Street shop) are some of the most beautiful in production. Best for: Country houses, traditional London homes with character.
3. Veere Grenney Associates
South African-born Veere Grenney brings warmth and colour to classic English interiors. His work balances formality with livability — rooms that photograph beautifully but also feel genuinely comfortable. His fabric collection with Schumacher is consistently excellent. Best for: Elegant family homes.
Contemporary Vision
4. Studio Ashby
Sophie Ashby has built one of London's most exciting studios in just over a decade. Her interiors are warm, layered, and confident — mixing mid-century pieces with contemporary art and artisan-made objects. Recent projects include The Whiteley (a major Bayswater development) and several standout restaurant interiors. Best for: Modern collectors, hospitality projects.
5. Fran Hickman Design & Interiors
Fran Hickman's work is characterised by bold colour, pattern, and a sense of joyful maximalism that never tips into chaos. Her residential projects are full of personality, and her commercial work (including several Soho House properties) demonstrates range. Best for: Those who want colour and confidence.
6. Natalia Miyar
Cuban-American designer Natalia Miyar brings an international perspective to London's design scene. Her interiors are glamorous, refined, and impeccably detailed — with a particular strength in luxury residential projects. Recent work includes The Twenty Two hotel on Grosvenor Square. Best for: International glamour, luxury apartments.
Rising Stars
7. Buchanan Studio
Jessica Maybury's Buchanan Studio specialises in high-end residential projects with a focus on craftsmanship and materiality. Her work has a quiet sophistication — think natural materials, considered palettes, and bespoke joinery. Best for: Architectural renovations, new builds.
8. Retrouvius
Not a conventional design studio — Retrouvius specialises in architectural salvage and reclamation, designing interiors around reclaimed materials. The results are utterly unique: kitchens made from old laboratory countertops, walls panelled in Victorian schoolroom boards. Sustainable, characterful, and genuinely original. Best for: Those who want a story in every surface.
Specialists
9. Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler
The most venerable name in English decoration, with a client list that spans generations of aristocratic families. The current team maintains the firm's tradition of scholarly, comfortable English country house style while updating it for contemporary living. Best for: Heritage properties, traditional English style.
10. Lawson Robb
A studio that bridges architecture and interior design, with particular expertise in high-end residential projects and superyacht interiors. Their technical capability — integrating complex AV, lighting, and environmental systems — sets them apart. Best for: Technology-forward luxury homes.
How to Choose
The relationship between client and designer is personal and long-term. Before engaging a firm, review their portfolio carefully (most have extensive websites), visit their showroom if they have one, and arrange an initial consultation. Most London designers charge between £150–350 per hour, with larger projects often structured as a percentage of the build cost (typically 15–25%).
Browse our Interiors & Home Decor directory for more designers, or contact us for personalised recommendations.
