Do you want to transform your home but lack the confidence or time to ensure best layout, design and implementation?

Kate specialises in high-end remodelling projects for clients who appreciate real materials, great design and modern or modernist inspired interiors.

An Artful Life studio was set up in 2014 by interior-architect Kate Whitfield who has over 20 years experience in both residential and commercial interior design.

Kate prides herself in building excellent relationships and ensures projects are run both creatively and efficiently.  All studio projects are solely managed by Kate giving her clients confidence that the final outcome will benefit from her design flair and practical expertise.  

 

A SPACE YOU’RE PROUD TO CALL HOME - BOOK A CALL TO DISCUSS YOUR DREAM HOUSE GOALS

What we can cover in a free 15 minute initial call:

  • What to focus on first with a big project

  • Who you will need on-board for an extension or remodel

  • Best tips for a cost effective build

  • How to get a thorough drawing & specification pack together for quotes

  • How to avoid project price creep

  • How to ensure your builders/tradespeople finish the job properly to a good standard

  • Best places to source furniture, lighting, materials to suit your budget.

 
 
 

Enabling your (home) life as you want to live it.

An Artful Life studio offers a fully bespoke and individually tailored design service with the expertise and passion to transform your home from where it is now to where you want it to be…

  • Is a cluttered untidy home causing you stress?

  • Do you know you want to remodel your home but are not confident in coming up with the best layout plan and/or implementing it?

  • Are you concerned that changes or additions to your home won’t be cohesive or sympathetic to the existing spaces?

  • Do you want to transform your home but don’t have the time, energy or expertise?

  • Do you think you know what you like but don’t quite trust you can pull it off?

  • Do you lack tailored storage solutions that are both practical and stunning?

  • Are you concerned about finding the right people to do the work and managing them on site?

  • Would you love to be able to Invite people round and host gatherings but don’t have the space or pride in your home to do so?

  • Do you need to extend, remodel AND redecorate/furnish but are not sure whether you need both an architect and interior designer?

  • Do you want to be reassured that the changes you make now will add value and longevity for your (perhaps changeable) needs?

  • Is a lack of professional help delaying you from achieving your goals?

EXTENSIONS. CONVERSIONS. REMODELLING. SPACE-PLANNING. KITCHENS. BATHROOMS. ROOM DESIGN. FURNITURE, LIGHTING, ACCESSORIES. ROOM STYLING.

 

“An Artful Life offers a bespoke contemporary architectural design service. They listen carefully to their clients and produce high quality designs that are beyond expectations. At each stage, they communicate effectively, provide innovative ideas and offer solutions to design problems. The approach is truly professional and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to other people.”

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In conversation with… See what some of our clients say about working with An Artful Life studio.

Sara, Cambridge

Sara, a busy mum of two, felt overwhelmed with how to make all the interior spaces of their new home work really well. She talks about how relaxed an experience working with us was, and how the process has really benefitted them.

Chris, Suffolk

September 2022. In conversation with Chris about his new-build project and what it was like to work with An Artful Life studio.

Ryan, Islington London

October 2022. Ryan talks about his experience working with An Artful Life studio to turn his architect-designed house into a home.

Hannah, Surrey

June 2023. Hannah explains how having Kate’s support is like have a friend and expert on your shoulder and that it’s made her and her partner braver and more ambitious in what they can achieve.

Roz & John, Colchester

July 2023. Moving back to the UK from Singapore, Roz & John enlisted An Artful life studio to transform a sterile house into a home they loved. Being so far away they needed someone they could trust to take everything in hand for them.

Ian, Leigh-on-sea

July 2023. Ian talks about how he used An Artful Life to reinvigorate numerous areas of his home, and how he loves working with Kate. 

Kathy, Essex

June 2022. Kathy has been running a shop for 18 years (and lives above it). She wanted to give her business branding a well deserved new look and renovate the building too.

Winnie, Brixton

March 2023. First time buyer and renovator explains what she found most helpful working with us on the layout and concept for her side extension and remodel.