Katharine Pooley

About

Renowned worldwide for her extraordinary interiors, as well as for the dedication and elegance with which she embraces all aspects of life. Established 21 years ago, Katharine’s London-based, interior design and architecture studio creates innovative designs and exquisite, award-winning, spaces. Named as ‘British Interior Designer of the Decade’, Katharine’s design vision is limitless and unconstrained by genre.

With an impeccable portfolio of the most extraordinary, one-of-a-kind interiors, her signature sumptuous and vibrant designs can be found in grand residences around the world. Her eponymous luxury lifestyle brand spans from residential, hospitality and commercial interior design, to collections of furniture, lighting, decorative home accessories and Objets d’Art.

Overseeing her team of 50 interior designers and interior architects, Katharine’s personal approach ensures every detail of every project and product is exquisitely realised and impeccably finished. Projects range in scale and style, from traditional country estates to contemporary homes, hotels, luxury spas, modernist beach villas, historical palaces, traditional castles, ski chalets, private jets and yachts.

A champion for cherishing, promoting and nurturing British craftsmanship as well as utilising local artisanal skills for projects overseas. Katharine’s intuitive and personal, luxurious interiors has changed the face of contemporary British design, creating a global aesthetic that has, at its heart, the finest historical craftsmanship.

Born in Hertfordshire, educated in Oxfordshire and France, and then predominantly brought up in Bahrain, followed by 16 years in Asia, Katharine’s global sensibility was obvious from a young age. Hailing from a family of adventurers and aeronautical enthusiasts, Katharine’s passion for exploration has been a lifelong inspiration. A tenacious, driven business woman, as well as a truly original and adventurous interior designer, Katharine’s energy and positive spirit are legendary.

Philanthropy and sustainability are equally important dimensions of Katharine’s work; she applies to her many charitable pursuits the same drive and determination with which she undertakes her design projects.