Harrogate, North Yorkshire, U.K. Interior Designer

modern eclectic interior design
Harrogate // san francisco

 

 

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Bright, warm spaces designed to be truly lived in.
a modern-casual mix of layered textiles, found furniture, global accents, and natural textures. Family-friendly interiors that are both laid back and impeccably curated.

intentional, beautiful spaces.

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WE OFFER FULL SERVICE interior DESIGN AS WELL AS DESIGN CONSULTING AND INTERIOR STYLING

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Katie Monkhouse Interior Design Blog
Our Modern Victorian in Harrogate - California style + English architecture
Our Modern Victorian in Harrogate - California style + English architecture
Current Design Inspiration : Vol. 1
Current Design Inspiration : Vol. 1
5 tips for hiring an interior designer
5 tips for hiring an interior designer
 
 
Yesterday was my first mini ‘I miss California’ meltdown after 6 months here in England. I was thinking about the view from the top of the hill behind our house, I was thinking about sitting on my big outdoor sofa sipping rosé in the sunshine, I was thinking about driving out to the coast, I was missing our friends and the kids friends.... I had a little pitty party and I forced myself to get over it because this was the choice we made and the reasons we moved are still valid. And then today the universe threw me a bone - 65* and warm sunshine hitting my face, a ride out to new place through the beautiful countryside, still mild and light on our walk to dinner this evening. It’s all going to be fine, England is great - it’s just (very) different. And hey, life ain’t all sunshine and roses (or rosé for all that matter) - but sometimes I really, truly, desperately wish it was 😉
Obsessed with the swipe (swipe all the way to the before photo!). A throw back to this gorgeous home office completed last year in Marin County, CA. That little sofa is actually a sleeper to accommodate the occasional guest and we modified the sideboard to be able to house a printer and the media equipment. Who says functional can’t be beautiful? • Shop this look via @liketoknow.it app or simply follow the link in my profile and click this photo http://liketk.it/2AyLJ #liketkit @liketoknow.it.home #ltkhome
TGIF 🙌🏻 Kinda wishing I had this killer home bar to hang out at tonight 😏 This gorgeous design by @katiehodgesdesign served as inspiration for a seriously cool project I’m flying back to CA to finalize in 2 weeks. Can’t wait to show you 🍾🥂🍹🍸🍻🥃 #fridaymood #homebar #designinspo
Finally bit the bullet and had some of my random art that I trekked from California framed 🙌🏻 Is there anything better than real, professional framing? Makes everything look expensive. However this brings up some big feelings about art placement and I want to tell you something: your art is probably hung too high. I don’t want this to affect our relationship but I someone had to tell you. So. Now that this is out in the open, a few things to consider as you stare (up) at that poster on your wall. 1. Art should only be 6-8” above the furniture/mantel below it. It should feel connected to its surroundings. 2. The middle point of your art should be around 57-60” from the floor 3. Art should take up a minimum of 1/3 of the width of the wall or section of wall it’s on. 12’ wall? Your art should be 48” wide. And best to go a bit too big than a bit too small. 4. I think think are should come within 18” of your ceiling. Depending on your ceiling height that figure gets bigger but not smaller. And these friends are all just my personal opinions/suggestions/thoughts. In no way are they rules but a guide to keep your home looking 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 And as we all know, rules were meant to be broken so there are onviously some exceptions!
I’ve got nursery’s on the mind...... and NO, not for me 😆 We are well and truly done with cribs in this house 🙌🏻 Luckily I can get my cuteness fix by designing baby rooms. It might be one of my favorite spaces to create. I think nurseries shouldn’t be overly ‘babyish’ but designed for kids to grow into because, man, do they grow fast 😭 And let’s be honest, Mum wants a nice place to be sat awake at 1am... and 3am... and 4:45am.... • This is Willa’s nursery from our old house and I still LOVE that peachy circle on the wall. One of my more (well, only) successful DIYs. I think I’d like to try that again in her next room when we have a bit more space to play with, maybe bigger, with layers 🤔🍑❤️ Swipe for the full effect 👌🏼 • Shop this look 👉🏼 follow the link in my profile or screen shot if you have the LTKI app 😊 http://liketk.it/2Arv7 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #liketkithome @liketoknow.it.home
Rugs. In. The. Kitchen. It’s yes for me. You? Kind of missing my bright California kitchen at the moment.... those cold tile floors in the H’gate cave kitchen make cooking Sunday supper slightly less enticing. Take out tonight?
Happy International Womens Day! So grateful for the amazing, uplifting women in my life and for the tiny woman that I have the awesome task of raising to be anything and everything she dreams of. In honor of this IWD I wanted to share one of my favorite artists who just happens to be a woman @carolinewallsart 🙌🏻 Her ethereal art celebrates the female form in all its many beautiful forms and I couldn’t love it more. Some day I will own one of these beauties. #artistcrush #internationalwomensday #arisingtideliftsallboats #inspiredalways
Finally wrote a big ol’ blog post on our Harrogate flat and how it came together (if that’s of any interest to anyone 🤷🏻‍♀️) Lots of links for your shopping pleasure and beautiful photos from the mega talented @natashacadman. • On another note... finally had a design consult IN Harrogate today and surprise! It was an American family 😂 Come on Brits! I know there must be at least a couple of you out there in need of a designer?? 😉🇬🇧♥️🇺🇸 #anamericandesignerinharrogate
Apparently spa towns are our thing 🤷🏻‍♀️ Spent the weekend in The South. We took off Thursday afternoon and made it down to The Cotswolds after several hours and several pit stops on the A1(M) and M1. The ‘Wold delivered on allll the charm and we definitely need to head back in the summer. Then we contiued down to the gorgeous City of Bath. We’ve spent the last two days exploring this stunning spa town - I’m loving all the indie shops and cafes, the amazing architecture, and being on the river. Heading to Bristol today for further exploration and the back up to The North. Any recommendations in #Bristol?? Anything we need to see in Bath before we leave??