Business Details
Award-Winning Interior Designers in Cheltenham
The House Ministry is a multi-award-winning interior design studio based in Cheltenham, specialising in creating timeless, functional spaces across the Cotswolds and beyond. With over a decade of experience, our team delivers full-service design solutions tailored to how clients live, combining elegance with practicality. We guide clients through a structured six-step process, from initial planning to final styling, ensuring clarity and confidence at every stage.Our approach prioritises spatial planning, British craftsmanship, and attention to detail, resulting in homes that work as beautifully as they look. Clients value our expertise, trusted network of tradespeople, and ability to transform complex projects into seamless experiences.
Services
Full-Service Interior Design
Spatial Planning
Period Property Renovations
Furniture Specification
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in luxury interior design with a focus on functionality.
- Our team provides a structured six-step process for clear, confident decision-making.
- We combine British craftsmanship with a curated network of trusted local tradespeople.
- Clients benefit from our expertise in spatial planning and period property adaptations.
- We deliver tailored designs that balance elegance with everyday practicality.
What people say
Fantastic little black book of tradespeople
Calm, structured experience
Timeless, tailored designs
Exceptional attention to detail
Seamless project delivery
Services
Full-Service Interior Design
We deliver end-to-end interior design solutions tailored to your lifestyle. Our process begins with understanding your needs and culminates in a finished space that balances elegance with practicality. Clients benefit from our expertise in spatial planning, material specification, and project coordination, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to completion.
Period Property Renovations
Specialising in listed buildings and period homes, we preserve architectural character while modernising functionality. Our approach combines historical sensitivity with contemporary living requirements, creating spaces that respect original features while meeting modern standards of comfort and usability across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.
Spatial Planning
We optimise space usage through meticulous planning, enhancing flow and functionality. Our expertise transforms awkward layouts into intuitive, efficient environments. This service includes 3D visualisations to help clients understand spatial relationships before implementation, ensuring informed decision-making for both residential and commercial properties.
Furniture Specification
We curate furniture selections that combine aesthetics with durability, prioritising British-made pieces where possible. Our network of suppliers ensures access to high-quality materials and bespoke options. This service includes sourcing, ordering, and coordinating delivery to streamline the furnishing process for clients.
Project Management
We coordinate all aspects of implementation, from tradespeople scheduling to quality control. Our structured approach minimises disruption while maintaining design integrity. Clients receive regular updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within budget parameters.
People
Julia Murray
Founder & Senior Design Director
With over a decade in project management and interior design, Julia combines creative vision with meticulous planning. She leads all projects, ensuring spaces work as beautifully as they look while mentoring her team to maintain high standards of service and design excellence.
Jess Platt
Midweight Designer
Jess specialises in spatial planning and 3D visualisations, bringing fresh creativity to every project. Her background in interior architecture ensures technical precision in design execution. She plays a key role in translating client aspirations into detailed, functional spaces.
Kelsey Webb
Administration & Project Coordinator
Kelsey ensures smooth project delivery through meticulous organisation and attention to detail. Her background in wedding coordination translates to exceptional timeline management, keeping all projects on track while handling logistical complexities behind the scenes.
Neil Murray
Fractional Finance Director
Neil provides financial oversight, ensuring strict budget management for client projects. His extensive financial services experience brings discipline to project accounting, maintaining transparency and accountability in all financial matters.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We work across Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, and surrounding areas including Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Stroud, delivering full-service interior design for primary residences and second homes.
What services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design including spatial planning, period property renovations, furniture specification, and complete project management from concept to final styling.
How much does an interior designer cost?
Our fees vary based on project scope. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden costs, focusing on delivering value through expert planning that prevents expensive mistakes during implementation.
What is your design process?
Our six-step process begins with understanding your lifestyle needs, followed by spatial planning, material selection, 3D visualisations, supplier coordination, and final installation, ensuring clarity at every stage.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in period property renovations, balancing heritage requirements with modern functionality. Our experience includes listed apartments and Georgian townhouses across the Cotswolds.
Can you help with just one room?
While we prefer whole-home projects, we can work on individual rooms. Our approach ensures cohesive design that complements your entire property while addressing specific functional needs.
