Ranking of the UK's Leading Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Designers, Garden Designers, and Country House Specialists
In a recent podcast, Giles Kime, an executive editor and interiors expert, explained the meticulous process behind the selection of the Top 100, a prestigious list featuring the crème de la crème of country house specialists in Britain. The list, available on various podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and more, highlights the best architects, interior designers, builders, and craftspeople who are preserving and enhancing Britain's impressive architectural and design heritage.
Leading the architectural field is Tom Turner Architects, renowned for their sensitive restorations, extensions, and sustainable retrofits of historic country houses. Notable projects include The Old Manor House in Staffordshire and Harbour Farm in Sussex, for which they have won awards such as the Sussex Heritage Trust Award.
In the realm of interior design, Nina Campbell stands out as one of Britain's top designers, with a global portfolio encompassing castles, private members' clubs, and royal residences. Known for her distinctive eye and long-standing influence in British interior design, she was awarded an OBE for services to the industry. Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, a legendary design studio synonymous with English country house interiors, also features on the list. Their interiors are considered iconic in country house style, with a discreet client list that includes royalty and notable figures.
Other notable design studios on the list include Albion Nord, known for blending classic influences with modern style, and Amanda Meade Interior Design, which specializes in country estates and thoughtful spatial layouts. Atelier NM creates rich, story-driven interiors with a maximalist touch.
The Top 100 list also celebrates the best garden and landscape designers in Britain, with individuals like Jack Badworth, Jo Thompson, Yiangou, Max Rolle, and Adrian Lambert among those credited for the stunning visuals.
The selection process for the Top 100 involves months of hard work and hours of debate, with the spirit of innovation and professionalism being a key characteristic of the individuals on the list. The cohort includes businesses built up over generations as well as those that are a few years old, all contributing to the preservation and enhancement of Britain's impressive architectural and design heritage.
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The Top 100 list is not only a testament to the talent and dedication of these professionals but also a celebration of Britain's rich and diverse design heritage. To listen to Giles Kime discuss the selection process in more detail, tune into the podcast on your preferred platform.
In the Top 100 list, Tom Turner Architects showcases their expertise in garden design, focusing on sensitive restorations and sustainable retrofits of historic country houses. Similarly, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, legendary in English interior design, also branches into home-and-garden design, known for their iconic country house interiors. Subscribing to the platform's Newsletter provides insights into exquisite homes, lifestyle ideas, and tips on home-and-garden design.
