Business Details
Expert Interior Design & Project Management in Penrith
Based in Penrith, Whitemore & Thwaytes is a dedicated interior design practice with over five decades of combined expertise. Our team of eight professionals, led by industry veteran Maureen Whitemore, specialises in creating timeless spaces that harmonise functionality with aesthetic elegance. With our own onsite workrooms, we design, manufacture, and install bespoke furnishings to exacting standards. Our project coordination service streamlines the transformation of residential spaces, managing every detail from initial consultation to final execution.Clients benefit from our extensive network of trusted tradespeople and our showroom's curated selection of premium interior products. We prioritise clear communication and client collaboration, ensuring each project reflects individual lifestyles and preferences. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and personalised service has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in interior transformation across Cumbria and beyond.
Services
Interior Design
Project Management
Bespoke Furniture
Upholstery
Curtains & Blinds
Lighting Design
Mirrors & Rugs
Wallpaper & Paint
Window Seats
Headboards
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined interior design expertise
- Our team includes certified professionals with industry board representation
- We provide end-to-end project coordination services
- We operate our own precision workrooms for custom creations
- We maintain a trusted network of skilled tradespeople
What people say
Fantastic service
Terrific advice
Excellent communication
Top class service
Stunning results
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates harmonious living spaces tailored to individual lifestyles. We combine aesthetic vision with practical functionality, offering complete design schemes from concept development to final implementation. Clients benefit from expert colour consultation, material selection, and spatial optimisation, ensuring each project achieves lasting beauty and everyday usability.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management for interior transformations, overseeing every detail from initial brief to final installation. Our team coordinates tradespeople, manages timelines, and ensures quality control throughout the process. This stress-free solution maintains clear communication channels and guarantees seamless execution of design plans.
Bespoke Furniture
Crafted in our dedicated workrooms, our bespoke furniture service delivers unique pieces tailored to specific requirements. From classic upholstery to contemporary designs, we create made-to-measure items that complement existing interiors. Each creation combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials for enduring quality.
Upholstery
Our specialist upholstery service restores and transforms furniture to its former glory. Using premium materials and traditional techniques, we offer both repair work and complete reimaginings of cherished pieces. This service extends the life of furniture while maintaining its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
Lighting Design
We create tailored lighting schemes that enhance both functionality and atmosphere. Our service includes selection of decorative fittings and strategic placement of task and ambient lighting. The approach ensures each space achieves optimal illumination while maintaining stylistic cohesion with overall design themes.
People
Maureen Whitemore
Lead Designer
With over 50 years in interior design, Maureen brings unparalleled expertise. As a board member of the Association of Master Upholsterers, she combines global experience with local knowledge to deliver exceptional design solutions.
Rebecca Pollard
Designer
Specialising in colour theory and spatial design, Rebecca transforms spaces through thoughtful planning and creative material selection. Her approach balances aesthetic vision with practical functionality to create livable, beautiful interiors.
Agnieszka Szylinska
Lighting Designer
Agnieszka specialises in creating layered lighting schemes that enhance both form and function. Her expertise ensures optimal illumination solutions that complement overall design concepts while meeting practical requirements.
Amanda Barker
Business Manager
Amanda oversees operational management, ensuring smooth coordination between design teams and tradespeople. Her organisational expertise maintains efficiency across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality standards.
Katie Gordon
Business Coordinator
Katie manages client communications and project logistics, ensuring seamless coordination between designers, suppliers, and installation teams. Her organisational skills maintain workflow efficiency across diverse interior design projects.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design, including space planning, colour consultation, material selection, and complete project coordination for residential properties.
Do you handle complete home renovations?
Yes, we manage full property transformations from initial concept through to final installation, coordinating all necessary trades and suppliers.
Can you help with small design projects?
Absolutely. Whether you need a single custom piece or assistance with a specific room, we tailor our services to suit your requirements.
Do you work outside Penrith?
We primarily serve Cumbria and surrounding areas, with flexible arrangements available for projects further afield.
What makes your service unique?
Our combination of in-house craftsmanship, extensive industry experience, and personal approach ensures truly tailored design solutions.
How do you manage project timelines?
We provide detailed schedules and coordinate all aspects personally, ensuring timely completion while maintaining clear client communication.
Reviews (4)
Jane Scott
Dec 19, 2021
Report
We had some beautiful cloth blinds made when we moved in to our house and then had upholstered window seats made. Since then we have renewed the window seat covers as unfortunately the first ones were subjected to damp spots in the walls. Once fixed we had new ones made and they sourced some material that was a perfect colour match. We found their advice invaluable and would 100% recommend them.
Mick Garton
Oct 03, 2021
Report
A chance drop-in as I started a major refurb after I'd just bought my property above Penrith, resulted in fabulous ideas and caring, supportive guidance & help with the decoration (wallpapers & paints), curtains & blinds and other delightful detail, led by Maureen's talent and experience and supported in such a friendly, professional and skilful way by her team, and with first class recommendations to a skilled decorator and a joiner, who helped to apply and complete the vital finishing touches. W&T provided a service which apart from being so special and second-to-none, also integrated perfectly
Jackie Firth
Jun 23, 2021
Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
hugely talented, always welcoming and brilliant professional service
hugely talented, always welcoming and brilliant professional service
Kathie Harris
Jun 07, 2021
Report
When we began our new build project we decided to visit Whitemore and Thwaites showroom to see what they offered and were so glad we did. Maureen talked us through their services and it was immediately apparent she would be the person to help us with the interiors. She foresaw possible pitfalls before they happened and steered us through the maze of decisions on decor and lighting. Her eye for colour was faultless and she found solutions for making gloomy spaces beautifully inviting. It was a big project and Maureen and her excellent team were there to help all the way. We are so happy with
