Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Interior Design & Restoration Services in London
Established in 1984 by Nigel and Marie-Lou Crawley, Crawley Studios has built a reputation for excellence in interior design, antique restoration, and specialist painting. Our team combines decades of experience with formal training, including studies at the City and Guild Art School and mentorship under renowned restorers. We serve private and commercial clients across London, the UK, and internationally in locations such as the US, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Our fully managed services encompass contemporary and traditional interior design, mural creation, and the meticulous restoration of painted and gilded furniture. With 25 years of expertise and membership in the British Antique Furniture Restorers Association (BAFRA), we deliver tailored solutions that reflect clients' personalities while maintaining historical authenticity.Our commitment to quality extends to project management, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion. Whether revitalising heritage properties or crafting modern spaces, we prioritise client collaboration and technical precision. Our specialist painting techniques include stencilling, faux finishes, and gold leaf application, complemented by handcrafted reproduction furniture designed to harmonise with any interior. This dedication to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction has solidified our position as trusted experts in the field.
Services
Interior Design
Antique Restoration
Murals
Specialist Painting
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in interior design and restoration
- Our team includes BAFRA-certified restoration specialists
- We offer fully managed international project delivery
- We provide tailored quotes for every client's unique requirements
- Our designers combine formal art training with practical expertise
Associations and certifications
- British Antique Furniture Restorers Association (BAFRA)
Services
Interior Design
Crawley Studios offers comprehensive interior design solutions blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Our team creates tailored spaces for both historic and modern properties, specialising in period-appropriate schemes and modern reinterpretations. With expertise in project management, we ensure seamless execution from concept to completion while maintaining each client's unique vision and requirements.
Antique Restoration
Our BAFRA-certified specialists restore painted and gilded furniture, frames, and decorative objects using traditional techniques. We handle papier-mch, tole-ware, decoupage, and lacquer surfaces with precision. The studio also creates reproduction pieces that maintain historical authenticity while complementing contemporary interiors, preserving cultural heritage through meticulous craftsmanship.
Specialist Painting
We provide specialist decorative painting techniques including stencilling, faux finishes, and gold leaf application. Our artists create hand-painted wallpapers, wood graining, and marbling effects to enhance interior spaces. These traditional methods add unique character to both heritage and modern properties, offering bespoke solutions for distinctive interior schemes.
People
Nigel Crawley
Co-Founder & Interior Designer
Nigel trained at City and Guild Art School, specialising in mural painting and Renaissance art. He brings over 35 years' experience in interior design and project management, creating bespoke solutions that reflect clients' personalities while maintaining design integrity.
Marie-Lou Crawley
Co-Founder & Restoration Specialist
Marie-Lou trained under Salvatore Titian, developing expertise in painted and gilded furniture restoration. With 25+ years' experience, she leads our restoration studio, handling complex projects involving papier-mch, tole-ware, and lacquer surfaces for private and institutional clients.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design for traditional and contemporary spaces, including space planning, material selection, and bespoke furniture design for residential and commercial properties.
Are you qualified for antique restoration work?
Our team includes BAFRA-certified specialists with over 25 years' experience restoring painted and gilded furniture, frames, and decorative objects using traditional techniques.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we regularly undertake projects in the US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland Europe, offering fully managed services from initial consultation to project completion.
What specialist painting techniques do you use?
We employ traditional techniques including stencilling, faux finishes, wood graining, marbling, and gold leaf application to create unique decorative effects for walls and surfaces.
How do you handle project management?
We provide end-to-end project management, coordinating with clients and contractors to ensure timely delivery while maintaining design integrity and budget control.
