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
 
 
Back from Paris and this sunshine I woke up to is really helping my holiday blues. Who would have thought Paris would be so kid-friendly? I think it was our most successful city break with the littles. Certainly helped to have my Mom along too 😉 Some of my favorite interiors and views for your swiping pleasure☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼Hard to narrow down the 6,327 photos I took but I tried 😂 I found the mix of interiors styles so interesting - all different but inherently French/Parisian feeling. Okay back to reality. Lots to do today - need to go burn all of mine and the kids wardrobe, seek out the best baguette in Harrogate, work on my scarf styling skills, and learn French..... full day ahead. Trip saved to highlights is you missed it (including the Notre Dame fire which was truly heartbreaking to witness).
Very surreal witness to the fire at Notre Dame yesterday. A lot of emotions watching 850 years of history go up in smoke before our eyes. From where we stood I would have thought nothing was going to survive but Our Lady held strong. So grateful I was able to visit the cathedral on a previous visit to Paris but sad we can’t bring the kids tomorrow as planned. Such an awe inspiring structure, I would have loved to share it’s beauty with them. • On a lighter note - this city is even more incredible and inspiring than I remember. Soaking it up and feeling pretty happy it’s now just a quick flight away. Anyone want to go in on a pied-à-terre?! A little escape in the city of lights?? Come on... you buy it and I’ll decorate it 😉
I think every room needs a black accent. It just grounds a space and adds a touch of seriousness which I find that my otherwise fairly whimsical style needs. How do you feel about using the color black in your home? I’ve had clients that are against it and I totally get that too. Any colors that are an absolutely NO 🙅🏻‍♀️ from you? • I would say purple (except for a grayish lavender) and I’m not big on primary colors (is anyone though?!)...
So this happened 👆🏼😆 I’ve never been in a physical magazine before and even though the circulation is about 500 and can mostly be found in local hotel lobbies and doctors waiting rooms.... it’s pretty cool to see my work on glossy paper 😉 • Look out Yorkshire, this “all-American girl” (😂) is comin for ya. Next stop, Elle Decor. #agirlcandream • Photography by @natashacadman and @margaretaustin_photo
Come on spring, enough with playing coy. I need some warmth now. Please.
Back home and knee deep in real life again... to be honest, it’s been a crap day. BUT I can happily look back on last weeks work and feel reeeeeeaaaallll good 🙌🏻 This front sitting room probably my favorite space I’ve even worked on and it’s not even finished. The goal was to create a place for the grown ups to hang - complete with built in bar and custom shuffleboard table 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 The seating area feels conversational and sophisticate without being too formal. Swipe to see progress on the bar - still waiting on the fridge/freezer drawers and countertop but it’s already looks amazing. Still in need of a killer piece of art (any suggestions??). • I know you all have been asking in stories so I’ve linked the rug - the rest of the furniture is custom or trade sources so you’ll just have to hire me for that info 😉 but I did link some ‘get the look’ options! Link in profile and click this photo 😊 http://liketk.it/2AYUb #liketkit @liketoknow.it
This trip has been 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 SO satisfying to see all the hard work come together. Managing these projects from afar has been challenging - so many custom pieces and little details that needed to be just right. I’m so lucky I had help from the lovely @juliadub to get us to this point but I knew I needed to be here for the final push. This former play room (swipe for a couple before + after shots!!) needed to be converted into a bedroom that would last through through the teen years and beyond. I designed this custom daybed and side table setup with Josh Podoll @chopwood.co to fit snug along this back wall. We needed to maximize floor space so a daybed was a great solution - we also snuck in a trundle bed drawer for sleep overs and guests. A giant leather headboard makes this bed the perfect place to sit and read or lounge with friends. • I may never get a pro photog into this room so my iPhone photos are going to have to do! don’t worry I took a million so more of this room to come 😉 • Install No. 2 happening today for another amazing client and then it’s back to Blighty tomorrow to escape this awful California weather 😂☔️
Cali bound 😎✌🏻 actually more like ☔️🤧 but it’s all good. My favorite photo from our Marin house 🥰 Miss this sofa so much 😭
24 hours in London to fill my cup. Design inspiration. Flaming cocktails. City energy. Tacos. Pints out on the pavement. And sister time. Boom. • Lots more in stories - will save to highlights 😉 • • #interiordesign #interiorinspo #sourcingtrip #decorinspo #interiorstyling #instadecor #ukinteriordesigners #sourcing #designupnorth #mytinyatlas #interiordesigninspo #wanderlust #smmakelifebeautiful #interiordesignlondon #interior123 #smmakelifebeautiful #livingetcuk #ukdesigner #londoninteriordesigner #londonliving #travelgram #designlife #abmlifeisbeautiful