Business Details
9 Years
experience
Expert Interior & Landscape Design for Period Properties
I founded Katherine Bedson in 2017, drawing on my extensive experience in creating tailored solutions for period properties and country homes. My approach prioritises functionality and personalisation, ensuring every space reflects the unique needs and lifestyles of my clients. With a deep understanding of building works and construction, I collaborate closely with trades to translate creative ideas into practical, enduring results. My background as a mother informs my focus on designing homes that balance beauty with the demands of family life. I specialise in spatial planning, technical drawings, and project consultation, guiding clients from concept to completion.By combining architectural knowledge with meticulous attention to detail, I deliver spaces that are both aesthetically cohesive and highly functional. My commitment to clear communication ensures clients feel supported throughout every stage of their project. Whether renovating historic cottages or designing contemporary estates, I strive to create environments that feel deeply personal and a joy to inhabit. My work is rooted in building lasting relationships with clients, often extending beyond individual projects into long-term collaborations. This dedication to understanding and responding to real-life needs underpins every decision I make as a designer.
Services
Interior Design
Landscapes
Spatial Planning
Project Consultation
Technical Drawings
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We specialise in period properties with tailored solutions since 2017
- Our spatial planning optimises functionality while preserving architectural character
- Direct collaboration with trades ensures seamless execution of complex projects
- Designs prioritise family life, balancing practicality with aesthetic elegance
- Comprehensive technical drawings support precise implementation of every detail
Services
Interior Design
Full-service interior design from concept to completion, focusing on period properties and country homes. We create functional, personalized spaces through furniture selection, finish coordination, and spatial planning. Our expertise ensures seamless integration of architectural heritage with modern living requirements.
Project Consultation
Expert guidance throughout renovations or extensions, offering technical advice on layouts, materials, and construction details. We support decision-making for lighting, bathrooms, kitchens, and structural elements, working alongside contractors to maintain design integrity.
Technical Drawings
Precision technical drawings including lighting plans, joinery designs, and spatial layouts. We produce detailed documentation for contractors, covering plumbing, structural changes, and finish schedules to ensure accurate implementation of design concepts.
Spatial Planning
Optimising room functionality through strategic furniture placement and flow analysis. We reconfigure spaces to enhance usability while maintaining architectural character, addressing storage, lighting, and circulation requirements in historic and contemporary settings.
Landscapes
Creating cohesive outdoor spaces that complement interior environments. Our landscape service focuses on integrating natural elements with practical considerations, designing gardens that extend the home's character into exterior areas.
People
Katherine Bedson
Founder & Lead Designer
Founder of Katherine Bedson since 2017, specialising in period properties. Combines architectural knowledge with family-focused design to create functional, beautiful spaces rooted in the English countryside.
Questions
What types of properties do you specialise in?
We focus on period properties and country homes, creating tailored designs that preserve architectural character while meeting modern living needs.
How does the design process work?
We begin with spatial planning and concept development, progressing through technical drawings and material selection to final implementation, with continuous client collaboration.
Do you work with contractors directly?
Yes, we collaborate with trusted trades and provide detailed technical drawings to ensure accurate execution of design specifications.
What areas do you cover?
Our primary service areas include Surrey, Hampshire, London, and West Sussex, with projects extending to international locations like Croatia.
Can you help with family-friendly design?
As a mother, I design spaces that balance aesthetics with practicality, creating homes that support busy family routines while maintaining elegance.
Reviews (1)
James Butcher
Sep 15, 2019
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Katherine was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She produced stunning boards so we could visualise our house before it was even finished. Katherine then sourced all furniture, liased with different trades and ensured everything arrived and all curtains and joinery was installed within the same week.
