Jonathan Charles Interior Design Limited

We cater for all styles, though it is generally thought that interior design styles can be characterized in seven groups:


CONTEMPORARY/MODERN – Look at anything in fashion at any given current time and, by pure definition, that is contemporary. However, ‘Modern’ is a slightly more subjective and is relative to the circumstances and perspective of the beholder. Contemporary and modern combined together are a popular fusion.


TRADITIONAL - This is the style usually associated with period features of recent centuries, in properties and design. As a rule, but not exclusively, in this style of interior design, we would expect to see features such as antique and reproduction furniture, period fireplaces, feature mouldings, elaborate window treatments and the like.


CLASSICAL - This genre has its roots in the work of the ancient Romans and Greeks - the founders of what today we understand to be the basis of interior design. The most obvious indicators of the ‘Classical ‘style is the Ionic, Doric and Corinthian Orders and columns, marble statues, the intricate and extensive use of geometry in space planning and aesthetics, the lavish use of precious metals, incorporation of the worship of heavenly bodies and so on.


ECLECTIC - Interior design in the form of ‘Eclectic’ is perhaps the most difficult genre to adequately define. Mainly because it is anything its owner wants it to be. Eclectic interior is often a combination of mismatches, it conforms to no other tradition and is full of surprises. It mixes the known with the unknown and often shocks with its gaudiness.


COUNTRY/RUSTIC - Many a rural cottage might give an insight into this particular interior design style. Wedgewood crockery, Laura Ashley style fabrics and Pine furniture are just a few of the elements to be found in the typical country/rustic home. This interior design format is usually warm in texture and colour.


MINIMALIST - Designing in this genre, we keep everything sparse, functional and pure. Minimalist design often relies on light colour tones and/or monochrome effects to emphasise its simplicity. Its style can sometimes be seen as rather masculine.


INDEFINABLE - From a designer’s point of view, if an interior does not fit into any of the categories set out above, it needs a title to separate it. For us, that is ‘Indefinable’.

There is so much to enjoy when your work is creative. Learning new things, tips and tricks bring new life into our work.


Seeing the final project when everything has been brought together is the ‘wow’ moment but the real sense of satisfaction comes from having a happy client, who shares our enthusiasm for the work we’ve put our heart and soul into.


We love to see the big picture whilst giving meticulous attention to detail in a combination that is better than we see from the work of many of our competitors.

I started my own Interior Design business many years ago, as a culmination of all my previous career achievements – from designing and building display equipment and shop fittings for department stores and premier High Street outlets, to running my own soft furnishings retail outlet.


In a way, it was a natural progression; having an achievement instinct, being naturally creative and innovative and always having had a good eye for detail. Marrying all those personal traits with a solid formal training, ultimately led to my incorporation of Jonathan Charles Interior Design Limited.

We have the expertise, experience, knowledge and flexibility needed to provide a first-class service. We see the big picture whilst giving meticulous attention to detail in a combination better than we see from the work of many of our competitors.


Unlike some of our competitors, we always pass on a percentage of trade discounts we receive when purchasing on behalf of our clients.