Hello and welcome! I’m Kate, the founder of Khaya Studio, an interior design studio based in Bristol and working across the whole of the South West. I create homes that feel elegant, welcoming, and timeless - spaces that not only look beautiful but truly support the way you live.
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5 customer reviews
Anne Suddick
I was feeling completely overwhelmed trying to choose colours for our north-facing living room—there were just so many options and I didn’t want to get it wrong! Kate was absolutely lovely to work with. She really listened, understood the light in the room, and helped me feel confident in my choices. The end result feels warm, balanced, and totally “me.” Highly recommend! More...
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seb spratt
I have Worked with several Interior Designers before but this particular Studio was one of the best!
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Kate Fryer
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Laura Rovegno
Kate helped us with the interior design of our house following extensive building work. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. Her contributions took our house to the next level and gave many rooms the “wow factor”. We particularly appreciated Kate’s flexible way of working, adapting what she brings to the client’s needs. She can take on the full design of a room or take a more advisory role when the client prefers to take the lead. At all points, she really took on board our needs and preferences and came up for proposition that truly reflected what we wanted. We very much hope to continue to work with Kate in the future and could not recommend her enough. More...
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Sam Whyman
A real pleasure to work with Kate. Super clear on brief and timelines to give our mutual clients the best possible results. Looking forward to working together again in the future. More...
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What’s your interior design process?
I offer a range of services to suit your needs from colour consultancy to room-by-room design to full, turnkey property renovations. I can help you to avoid costly mistakes and deliver your project on time and within budget.
Which interior design styles can you cater for?
At Khaya Studio, I believe beautiful interiors are built on more than aesthetics alone - they should feel meaningful, personal, and deeply connected to their setting. Specialising in the thoughtful transformation of period properties, I breathe new life into cherished homes, honouring their architectural character while shaping them for contemporary living.
What do you love most about your job?
Collaborating with my trusted suppliers and seeing my clients faces when we reveal their dream homes!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love the flexibility and independence and creating beautiful spaces for my clients to enjoy. Being involved in the interior design process from start to finish.
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm professional in the service I give my clients, I will endeavour to deliver your project on time and within budget. I am passionate about the world of interior design and obsess over every small detail, my aim is to create timeless, elegant spaces that will be enjoyed for years to come.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Ideally in person but can do remote too. My ideal is to be able to see the space so if I can at least come see it once and meet you in person then I can happily do the rest online.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Online working optional. My ideal is to be able to see the space so if I can at least come see it once and meet you in person then I can happily do the rest online.
Interior Design
Interior Architecture:
- New Build: working with architects to create beautiful spaces
- Renovation: working directly with clients or working with architects to redesign interior spaces to meet the client's needs
- Selection of materials and finishes, such as flooring, tiles, paint etc
- Custom design kitchens and bathrooms including structural and cosmetic changes
- Custom design of wardrobes and built-in joinery
Interior Decoration:
- Selection of furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories to suit scale and the aesthetic vision
- Design of window treatments appropriate to interior and environmental factors
- Design and management of bespoke upholstery and cushions
- Curation, expansion and exhibition of artworks
- Refreshing and rethinking period interiors
Styling and Staging:
- Preparing spaces for photoshoots such as homes for sale by estate agents
- Refreshing interior spaces using what already exists with a few added extras
