10 London Interior Design Studios to Compare in 2026

There is no single interior design studio that is right for every London home. The best fit depends on the property, aesthetic, budget, service required, senior involvement and whether the client wants design only or one team responsible for delivery.

This is a transparent research shortlist, not an independent award or paid ranking. The studios below have different strengths and delivery models. Homeowners should verify current services, project teams and availability directly.

Ten London interior design studios to research

NU Projects

NU combines interior design with architecture, quantity surveying, building services, construction, bespoke joinery and aftercare. The integrated model suits clients who want design decisions tested against cost, buildability and site delivery. Review NU Projects’ portfolio.

Studio Indigo

Studio Indigo presents architecture and interior-design work across high-end residential and other sectors.

Kelly Hoppen Interiors

Kelly Hoppen Interiors is a widely recognised British studio with residential and international work.

Finchatton Design

Finchatton combines design with a wider prime-property and development platform.

Taylor Howes

Taylor Howes works across luxury residential interiors for private clients and developments.

Banda

Banda presents interior design alongside property search, development and project-management services.

Sophie Paterson Interiors

Sophie Paterson Interiors focuses on luxury residential work for private clients and developers.

Katharine Pooley

Katharine Pooley presents a luxury residential portfolio with an international reach and emphasis on bespoke detail.

1508 London

1508 London works across interior design and architecture for residential, hospitality and development projects.

Oliver Burns

Oliver Burns presents architectural interior design for prime residential properties.

How to compare the shortlist

• Relevant completed homes, not only mood boards or isolated details

• A clear design identity that can still respond to the client and building

• The named senior and day-to-day team

• Scope of space planning, interior architecture, lighting, joinery and FF&E

• Coordination with architecture, structure and building services

• A transparent fee and purchasing structure

• Responsibility for procurement, installation, site quality and aftercare

Design studio or integrated design and build?

A traditional studio may design and procure interiors while working with separate architects, consultants and contractors. An integrated route places more of those responsibilities within one team. Neither structure removes the need for clear appointments, but the interfaces, cost reporting and accountability are different.

Read Architect vs Design & Build: Which Route Is Right? for a wider comparison.

What a complete interior-design service can cover

Depending on the appointment, services may include briefing, layouts, concept design, lighting, bathrooms, kitchens, materials, bespoke joinery, furniture, procurement, styling and installation. On a major renovation, the designer must also coordinate with structure, fire safety, acoustics, heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical systems and construction sequencing.

See the Upper Brook Street Mayfair interior for a completed example of NU Projects’ residential delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an independent ranking of London interior designers?

No. It is a research shortlist prepared by NU Projects from publicly presented company information. The order is not an independent league table.

How should I compare interior design fees?

Compare the written scope, design stages, procurement responsibility, purchasing terms, expenses, revisions, site involvement and exclusions, not the headline fee alone.

When should I appoint an interior designer?

Appoint early, before layouts and building services are fixed, so the interior strategy can influence architecture, lighting, services, cost and procurement.

Discuss an integrated London interior

If you want one team to coordinate the design with cost, technical delivery and construction, book a private consultation with NU Projects.