Katherine Richards Design
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Katherine Richards Design is an interior design consultancy with a reputation for conveying its imaginative belief through creating unique and inspirational spaces.
Founder Katherine Richards takes particular pride in ensuring that every aspect of every project undertaken is tailored to the needs of the most discerning clients, with the highest expectations of quality.
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7 customer reviews
Maria Witherington
This lady is amazing kind
Listen to customers
And is just a waste of time going anywhere else xx
Cannot recommend enough X
Plus she so approachable
Makes u feel comfortable
And u can trust her xxx❤️❤️
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Alistair Nicholls
As a professional interiors photographer I've worked with lots of accomplished designers over the last 15 years. Katherine Richards Design is one of my favourite clients to shoot for as their projects are always inspiring, unique and reflective of a rare talent; I've always liked the way that Katherine's work doesn't simply absorb and regurgitate current trends but instead epitomizes a design process that produces interiors as individual as her clients. In today's homogenous society, Katherine's approach and ideas are a breath of fresh air. Don't follow the trends, be an individual. Katherine gives her clients the confidence to express their personalities in their most private spaces, their homes. I can't recommend her highly enough. More...
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Deborah Haynes
Quick Summary - Look at www.katherinerichardsdesign.co.uk - it does exactly what it says on the site!
We purchased a beautiful 1903 Edwardian House with an overgrown garden and realised we needed expert help to restore this property.
We are fast approaching our 1st anniversary with Katherine R...
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N Dabbs
I am probably not the typical person to ask the help of an Interior designer. It does costs money but it is totally worth it!
I enjoyed all stages ..... talking over ideas ....... living with Samples ....... being unsure about something and going through other ideas until it popped into the design ........ being open minded and excited about something new ....... using Katherines creativity along with some unusual treasures of my own ...... Not being worried about saying I didn’t like an idea as that sparks other ideas ..........having someone there to organise things ........ the great tradesmen that work with her ..... quality
I now have a unique and happy place to live. I love walking through the front door and enjoying what we created together. Thank you
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llrnh
Our previous experience of interior designers had been of a prescriptive mode of working, in which the designer attempted to foist their taste and ideas on us, persuaded us that their designs had been especially selected for us, only later for us to discover that they were identical to the style the designer always uses!
But Katherine is the exception to the rule - she really listens to her clients, gains an understanding of their tastes and needs, and then offers solutions within the client's financial constraints. She has a great imagination, is an inspiration to work with, and understands colour, texture and shape in a way that very few people do.
We first met her at one of the extraordinary events she hosts to showcase her work, and were so impressed we immediately arranged a consultation which has led to many happy years working together.
We have used her in three properties now, in London and abroad. She has not only designed interiors for us, but gardens and driveways too. She's also successfully project managed for us in Spain, making the whole process much less painful than we had experienced previously. No mean feat!
She offers a unique and bespoke service, and scrupulously maintains privacy when required - something which has been particularly important to us.
We can't recommend her highly enough!
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amanda_inglis30
We approached Katherine as we wanted new sofas and chairs for our living room, and advice on colours for our fire surround. Katherine put together a fabulous scheme and we worked closely to choose specific fabrics for the sofas, scatter cushions, and an ottoman. She also arranged for the restoratio... More...
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heleneroth
A few years ago, I moved from a Victorian home in the country to a smaller modern house in London. Although I have never been short of my own tastes and ideas, the contrast between the two styles of house really left my mind blank and my imagination failed me completely.
I was recommended Kather...
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What’s your interior design process?
The most important part of the design process is getting to know our clients well. Each project we work on is treated differently because each client and their requirements are different. Consequently everything's is tailored and bespoke.
We can be involved in our clients' projects as much or as little as they wish.
We can design furniture or supply ready made, we have a curtain and blind making workshop and are ale to supply all aspects of soft furnishings. Our upholsterer is highly skilled with a specialism in restoration when required. At our high street studio in Hove we have an extensive fabric library and often meet our clients for a coffee and to discuss their homes.
Lighting design is at the top of our list when we start on any project and we can supply from an huge range of fittings.
We welcome the opportunity to work with bathroom and kitchen designers.
Our service is offered on a consultancy basis and we will work on any size project from consultation only, simply recovering a single chair to project monitoring building works and supplying all furnishings,
We aim to be as flexible as possible and will tailor the service to fit in with our clients Ishtar regard to process and timings etc
Which interior design styles can you cater for?
The one thing we take great pride in is the fact that we are not formulaic designers. The aim of every project is to succeed in creating a home which is a true reflection of our client's personality. We believe homes are the backdrop to our lives and as such, our process is thorough ad detailed. It involves a lot of discussion nad getting out know each other. This way we will begin to understand our client's true style and taste.
This is why our portfolio is so varied and each home we complete is unique.: because everyone of of us is unique..
What do you love most about your job?
We work a lot with colour and how to use it intelligently and most effectively. It is a joy to work with clients who have never thought too much about the fine details and effects colour can have on our life. So when we start introducing colour and beautiful fabrics it is really exciting.
We build great relationships with our clients and the success of that relationship is what brings the joy and fun into the work.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Katherine Richards has worked in many aspects of design all her life some of which has included: graphic design, artist (painter) and illustration.
However, more latterly she was a theatre stage and costume designer in London and film production designer,
It was this experience which finally led her to interiors after the birth of her son.
Why should our clients choose you?
Katherine does not come to interior design with a conventional training which is perhaps why her clients love working with her. The results are unique and her ideas are original. She does not feel confined to working within cetain perimeters because her design experience is so varied. Her practical knowledge and understanding of houses and how they work, how they are built and how they can look is extensive. She fully understands the importance of keeping the character of period properties, the fun and the challenges all design throws up and her communication skills are testament to her many satisfied clients who remain loyal after years.
Bespoke Rug Design
With more than 2000 colours to choose from Katherine Richards Design will design the perfect rug for your space in any size or shape you require.
If you have something like a favourite drawing or fabric detail from which you would like to draw inspiration for your rug we will work closely with you to achieve your goal. The possibilities are endless!
Alternatively, we can design a rug from scratch to craft your very own floor art.
If you would like see a range samples of more than 50 colours and textures, please make an appointment to visit our studio in Hove and we will be pleased to meet you and chat about your ideas and thoughts.
The rugs are hand woven in India. Hand tufted, knotted, flat weaves are some of the finishes available. They can be woven in a variety of yarns such as 100% New Zealand Wool, viscose, which has a pretty silk-like sheen, Tencel, a similar looking finish and harder wearing, silk, bamboo, mohair, jute and more.
Katherine Richards Design is proud to be a registered GoodWeave partner and supports the work of the organisation in the eradication of child slavery in the carpet manufacturing industry in India.
Please go to www.katherinerichardsrugs.com to see some ranges of rug designs.
