Journal – Studio Hooton

A historic private residence worked on by plaster specialists Locker & Riley

Historic Plasterwork – Craft, care and future legacy

Recently our team spent a day with plaster specialists Locker & Riley. Not simply a factory tour or day out. We visited because we will be working with them on a number of projects this year, and it felt important that the whole studio understood what sits behind the plasterwork we so often specify. It turned into a much broader conversation about responsibility. About what we protect. And what we quietly damage.

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NEJ Stevenson / Bourdon House for Alfred Dunhill which acts as the cover image for an interview with master craftsman, Neil Stevenson.

The subtle power of detail

Interview with award-winning master craftsman, Neil Stevenson

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A luxury green marble worktop sits next to a large hardwood encased wine cooler. On the worktop sits a lit white and gold art deco inspired modern table lamp to showcase the electronic automation provided by Tillman Domotics.

Next-level living: Tillman Domotics on crafting unique interiors

Forget the days of flashy, over-the-top tech. Today’s luxury homes embrace AV solutions that quietly enhance how we live. Matt Symons of Tillman Domotics, tells us how AV integration executed well can elevate living, beautifully and intelligently, with simple controls.

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A freestanding chest of drawers with rich wood veneer stands in the center of the room behind a series of cupboards which are identically designed. The headline image for an article about illuminating your home.

Illuminate your home

Studio Hooton talks with Lutron advisor, Dan Hughes, about how the right technology and AV systems can elevate a home.

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Large red brick built tower in front of a deep blue sky, part of the 15th Century Manor House project at Studio Hooton

The Restoration Responsibility

Design Director Emma Hooton explains the responsibilities that come with restoring a historic property.

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A historic room within a medieval building featuring dark solid wood panelling, ornate decorative ceiling and deep red patterned wallpaper. A large traditional heavy door at either end of the space has a grand framed portrait hung above.

Historic Interiors

In our latest interview, heritage woodwork consultant, Vincent Reed, explains why every conservation and restoration project starts with assembling the right team.

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An exterior front view of an orangery. Tall grand full height white surrounded windows and doors featuring the arch top sit across the front facade of the orangery. Steps lead up to the middle set of window doors across the grass.

The Orangery Interior

We chat to English country house specialists, Ian Adam-Smith Architects, on what goes into the interior design of an orangery.

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Super Prime Interior Design

Learn how interior design is taken to another level in super prime properties with Alexander Leschallas of Radstock Property.

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Cover image for Interior Colour Trends 2025 showcasing a Little Green Double Drenching in dark blue paint

Interior Colour Trends for 2025

For 2025, colour is having its moment, transforming our interiors and lifting our spirits. See the interior colour trends for the year ahead.

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An oak coloured armchair with oak side table made by Benchmark furniture sits in a large modern lounge in front of a huge glass door which you can see through to a large patioed garden.

Meet the Supplier: Benchmark Furniture

Studio Hooton showroom manager, Rebecca Bowman, talks to Berkshire based Benchmark about sustainable luxury and their furniture.

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Aerial view of a luxurious spiral staircase. Dark hardwood bannisters with a striped grey and dark brown edging carpet.

From the City to the Country – Luxury Hallway Design

A luxury hallway is the gateway to a home’s soul. Here's our expert guide to designing one...

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A beautiful light pine chair from Benchmark Furniture sits in the centre of a bare room with white walls and a wooden floor. The chair angled slightly away from the camera and a dappled sunlight fills the room.

Sustainable Luxury in Interior Design

The Studio Hooton team take a look at Sustainable Interior Design and how it contributes to a healthier, happier, eco-friendly home.

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On the left is a large indoor green garden wall draped with heavy green foliage which reaches down to the floor to demonstrate the use of biophilic interior design in a space. To the right is a large loft style window with a heavy white light illuminating a windowsill filled with a variety of green plants.

Biophilic Interior Design: Creating spaces that connect with nature  

Biophilic interior design helps create a space which both looks exquisite and benefits both you and the world around you. Find out how you can incorporate it here.

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A large white room with patterned tiled floor is a luxury boot room. Around the side are bespoke cupboards in a soft stone colour. In the centre is a freestanding island with draws and to the right are two large window seats with natural light pouring in through the windows.

Designing a beautiful Boot Room

We talk you through what you need to know when it comes to designing a beautiful boot room to keep entryways free from muddy boots and wet coats.

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A rustic kitchen is painted using Little Green's Bombolone paint. A dark wooden table holds several glasses next to an anytique dining chair. Towards the back of the room are two cupboard and countertop which sit below a sash window.

Interior Colour Trends for 2024

Fresh back from Decorex 2023 we can confirm the trend for rich, cocooning interiors will continue next year, with earthy, nature-inspired colours remaining popular throughout. Find out the all of our colour trend discoveries here.

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Luxurious games room wuth a vaulted ceiling, billiards table, table tennis table at Fowey Hall in Cornwall.

Indulge your playful spirit with a luxurious games room design

Serving as a place to escape and unwind, designing a luxury games room means having a space at home for social gatherings, special occasions and family get-togethers. Emma Hooton shares her tips on creating a games room everyone can enjoy.

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A photo taken at sunset looking out from a garden towards a custom built building housing a luxurious home gym. Spotlights from the roof casts shadows onto a changing area where in front stands an exercise bike, rowing machine and dumbbell rack.

The No-Sweat Way to Designing a Luxury Home Gym

A luxury home gym can be a great investment in your health and wellbeing and should increase property value, according to George Clarendon of Knight Frank Winchester. Here's how to create a premium workout space that brings joy to everyday living.

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A luxury childrens playroom with armchair, table and chairs, storage for books and toys on a striking green carpet

Creating the Ultimate Playroom

Design Director Emma Hooton shares her tips on creating a playful and imaginative playroom space in your home.

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Luxury bespoke home cinema room with u shaped sofa, numerous white and grey cushions with various table lamps and spotlights designed by Albion Nord.

Luxe Home Cinema Design

Designing a stylish home cinema can be a great way to elevate the movie-watching experience and impress guests. Find out how here.

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A large hallway showing a herringbone floor, staricase with assorted pictures running up the side of it while to the right stands a large white traditional front door and entrance table

How to Decorate a Large Hallway

Flooring, storage, paint colours and artwork. Design Director Emma Hooton gives advice for perfecting all of these elements when decorating a large hallway.

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A high ceilinged living room with ornate coving sets the backdrop to dusted rose coloured walls, a dark brown wooden dresser, white sofa, white floor lamp and large light colour floor rug

Eco-friendly Paint Trends

We asked 3 of our favourite eco-friendly paint suppliers for a little insight into current paint trends. Here’s what they said.

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A historic brown wood flat backed chair with upholstered seat and barley twist legs sits in a small recess of a historic property besides a square sash window. Outside you can see various green fields and trees.

How to Choose Antiques to Decorate Your Home

Read our expert advice from 2 leading interiors professionals on how to find antiques - and how to use them to decorate your home.

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Trend feature: Spiral Cellars

We spoke to Lucy Hargreaves, MD and owner of Spiral Cellars on everything you could want to know about installing a spiral cellar in your own home.

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How to Increase the Value of Your Country Home

We spoke to country home and estate specialist, George Clarendon of Knight Frank Winchester for 9 unexpected ways to increase value to a country home.

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Dressing Room Design Ideas

Looking for some design ideas for your dressing room? Our interior experts share their clever closet tips.

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Indoor Outdoor Interior Design

We speak to award-winning landscape design studio, Taylor Tripp, for advice on ways to build indoor-outdoor connections in a home.

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Dog Friendly Interior Design

Find out how it can be a walk in the park to create stylish, pet-friendly home for your pooch. Just read our guide on dog friendly interior design.

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Creating a Luxury Spa Room at Home

Looking to upgrade your home into include a luxury spa room? Here's everything you need to know to make it happen.

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Vegan Interiors – creating a home with a conscience

Explore our guides on different areas of vegan interior design and create your own beautiful, stylish home with integrity at its heart.

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The Top Vegan Paint & Wallpaper Brands

Avoid animal products in paints with our recommendations on the top vegan paint and wallpaper brands to transform your house into a home with a conscience.

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The Top Vegan Bedding & Soft Furnishing Brands

Bedding and soft furnishings can be made from some ingenious vegan alternatives so read our recommendations for the best vegan brands to use.

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The Top Vegan Fabric Suppliers

When it comes to finding fabrics read our recommendations for the top vegan suppliers offering alternatives to wool, silk and fur.

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The Top Vegan Interior Leather Suppliers

When it comes to interior leathers avoid the cows and the chemicals and read our recommendations for suppliers offering incredible vegan alternatives.

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Phil Spencer from Location, Location, Location

Working with Phil & Fiona Spencer

We loved working with Phil and Fiona on their idyllic barn in the Hampshire countryside which features in this week’s Sunday Times Property. See it here.

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