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Raven's Hall, Lavenham Road, Lindsey, Suffolk, IP7 6HT

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Interior Design Studio | UK wide | Timeless interiors, thoughtfully composed, with a dash of the unexpected.

A Spring Fling ☀️ The last few days have finally f A Spring Fling ☀️
The last few days have finally felt like it’s time to fling open the doors and let the outside in. When we design a room, it’s not just about how it looks — it’s about how it feels and how it works. Here, it means a layout that draws you outside, where even the most mundane tasks like the washing up come with a view of the garden beyond.
That’s always the goal — designing spaces that earn their keep in every season. This one certainly does.

 

#StudioBellew #springinteriors #InteriorDesign #countryliving #Bespokeinteriors
Can you believe the chintz we all know and love wa Can you believe the chintz we all know and love was once contraband in Britain? No wonder we love it.

Banned in the early 18th century to protect the domestic wool trade, this gloriously patterned Indian cotton was simply too desirable to suppress for long. People smuggled it, coveted it, and eventually — it won.

Centuries on, and the chintz craving continues. Not only the faded country house version that we know and love, but something more confident and considered — bold florals alongside plain textures and geometrics, pattern mixed with contemporary furniture. Deeply traditional, yet surprisingly fresh in the right hands.

It’s exactly the kind of thing we love at Studio Bellew — the familiar made unexpected, the traditional but with a twist.

Thinking about bringing some pattern and personality into your home? We’d love to hear from you. Link in bio

 
@rosetarlowmelrosehouse & @liz_bonesio_interiors 
@florasoames 
@studiobellew
@nickyhaslam_studio
@jeanmonroprints & @martinbrudnizki
@justinepicardie 
 

#StudioBellew #Chintz #Textiles #InteriorDesign #FabricStory
Wishing you a very Happy Easter from us all at Stu Wishing you a very Happy Easter from us all at Studio Bellew 🐣

May your weekend be filled with the joys of Spring and a little bit of chocolate too!
On a day dedicated to things not being quite what On a day dedicated to things not being quite what they seem, we're celebrating one of our favourite design tricks — the hidden door.

A bookcase that swings open to reveal a study. A panelled wall that conceals a bathroom. A mirror that's actually a door. When done well, these moments of surprise delight at every encounter — the domestic equivalent of a magician's reveal.

There's a practical case for them too. A hidden door allows a room to feel complete and uninterrupted, the eye finding nothing to snag on. Trickery of the very best kind!

Happy April Fool's Day!

credits:
@sibylcolefax 
howardslatkin
@alidad_ltd 

#StudioBellew #HiddenDoors #SecretRooms #InteriorDesign #AprilFools #TheUnexpected #BespokeInteriors
Walking into a property and imagining its potentia Walking into a property and imagining its potential – how spaces can open, connect and flow – is one of the most exciting parts of what we do.

This particular project had all the ingredients — a 17th-century cottage with a 1970s extension, full of potential but not quite working as it should.

The back door was the most-used entrance in the house but it opened straight into a utility room. There wasn’t space for a porch, so we created the feeling of one instead: beautiful curtains that draw across the doorway, giving the space a sense of arrival. Functional enough for coats and boots but considered enough to feel like a proper entrance hall rather than somewhere you simply pass through.

A colour palette of @paintandpaperlibrary warm stones and creams as the base, with Blue Gum adding a grounding teal to joinery and woodwork to match the @abrahammoonsons wool curtain. The @fannyshorter ‘birds beasts’ terracotta fabric on the blind adds warmth and a touch of the unexpected — pattern used with confidence in a small, hardworking space.

The result is a utility room that’s practical, considered, and worth lingering in.

 

#Studiobellew #BeforeAndAfter #SuffolkCoastal #Fannyshorter #Paintandpaperlibrary
Every project begins the same way — with a convers Every project begins the same way — with a conversation. A chance to listen, to understand how you live, what you love, and what you want your home to feel like.

Some clients want to be involved at every stage — the shopping trips, the samples, the decisions along the way. Others prefer to hand it over entirely and trust us to get on with it. Both are equally welcome and we work the way that suits you.

What stays the same is the process: considered, structured, and guided by what’s right for your home. From defining the brief and design direction through to managing the build and overseeing every last detail at installation.

What we create together is enduring and designed for how you actually live, not following a trend.

If you’ve been wondering what working with an interior designer actually involves, simply drop us a message to start the conversation.

hello@studiobellew.com

#StudioBellew #InteriorDesign #OurProcess #DesignStudio
Last week at @tissusdhelenelondon we enjoyed a fas Last week at @tissusdhelenelondon we enjoyed a fascinating conversation between Alison Davidson of @englishhomemag and Jools Cornell of @pukkaprint

"From Jaipur to the English Home – The Enduring Art of Block Print"

Exploring the timeless craft of hand block printing and its influence on contemporary interiors, we were reminded just how relevant this heritage technique remains today. The event concluded with the launch of Pukka Print’s new Bagh collection—one we’re very much looking forward to sharing with clients.
On St Patrick’s Day, we look to Irish Georgian whe On St Patrick’s Day, we look to Irish Georgian where architecture, colour and craftsmanship come together. 

We often find ourselves returning to @greatirishhouses, @romanticirishrescue and @theirishaesthete for the way they reveal the character of these properties. 
 
There’s a quiet discipline to these houses, shaped by proportion, light and good materials—but also a certain flamboyance—which we return to often in our own work. 
 
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

 
Photo credits: 
@Glin_Castle 
Irish Georgian by Herbert Ypma 
Cabana Magazine, The Irish Country House 
Merrian Square Townhouse, Dublin
A wonderful few days at London Design Week 2026. W A wonderful few days at London Design Week 2026. Walking the showrooms and joining the talks never disappoints and there was plenty to spark ideas for future projects and share with current clients.

Some things we loved this year:

- Being whisked away to the streets of Paris climes of 🇫🇷 with @annikareedstudio whimsical Parade collection of fabrics and wallpapers
- Staying in France but travelling south to Bordeaux where the gleaming pleats of the table lamps from @hectorfinchlighting reminded us of a perfectly formed Canele pastry with their caramelised ridges
- Thoughtful craftsmanship and detail in @henry_blake_hardware hardware collections inspired by the shapes of nature including the most impressive hand-sized lotus door pull
- A little hint of summer and Wimbledon in the showcase display by @elitisfrance 

All whilst surrounded by the most beautiful spring flowers. Thank you @designcentrech for a fabulous event
🌼We designed this hardworking laundry room with cl 🌼We designed this hardworking laundry room with clever storage and uplifting colour to make everyday domestic chores far more enjoyable.

Design details we love:
• Custom joinery conceals the washing machine dryer and airing cupboard
•” Sheila’s Maid” A ceiling drying rack maximises hanging space whilst adding charm along with the  painted floors, rag rug and a colourful blind add warmth and texture
• The combination of the marble upstand, calm joinery and the sunshine yellow alcove behind the butlers sink is joyous -  spring colour all year round!

Proof that even the most practical rooms can still be beautiful.

Blind: @ottolinedevries 
Handles: @matildagoad 
Paint: @paintandpaperlibrary 
📷@boz_gagovski
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