OUR STORY
“We create cohesive, thoughtful spaces with a focus on sustainability and collaboration that reflect the way you live.”
A Brighton based interior architecture and design studio, founded by Laura & Philip Stewart, the practice was born through a collaboration of their complementary disciplines, spatial thinking and the craft of the made object.
Initially completing formal Batchelor of Arts training in Interior Architecture & Design and Furniture Design respectively, they each spent 10 years working for a number of world renowned design studios before launching their own practice together over 15 years ago. They bring together an international depth of knowledge and wealth of experience to their high-end residential, hospitality and retail projects and have built a quiet reputation for creating interiors that are as thoughtfully considered as they are beautiful to live and work in.
The studio is known for its holistic approach with every project being treated as a piece of interior architecture rather than just decoration. Known for their rigourous, narrative-led design, Born Designers place client relationships at the centre of everything, ensuring that the spaces they create are truly personal, expressive and harmonious.
Alongside teaching posts held at Kingston and Middlesex Universities and the Royal College of Art on the Interior Design BA and MA courses, Laura is also Registered Interior Designer® with the British Institute of Interior Design.
Philip is also co-founder of Born Makers, an established workshop dedicated to the production of small-batch furniture, bespoke commissions and interior detailing, bringing an additional layer of craft and creative possibility to the studio's residential and commercial work, delivering results that endure for clients who want their homes and spaces to be genuinely exceptional.
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Reviews
“Cannot scream loudly enough about how fabulous the entire team at Born Designers have been on reinventing our home without losing it's architectural heritage. They reconfigured the space to reflect how we live as a family, from entertainment areas to spaces for quiet work and reflection; maximising every sq. inch.
Born Designers bring it all - creative flair and vision, with rigour, technical expertise and professionalism. The perfect combination!”
E Fitzgerald
“I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Born Designers on multiple projects, including residential refurbishments and high-quality student accommodation. They have consistently demonstrated their ability to comprehend and accurately execute project briefs, ensuring that the client's vision is not only realised but also enhanced. From details of internal reconfiguration to the selection of soft furnishings, they have consistently delivered results that exceed expectations.
Their approach is calm and deliberate, and they are highly effective in leading projects while also working collaboratively with other professionals and stakeholders.”
H Dorman
“My partner and I had loads of ideas and Laura helped us to articulate them to each other and find common ground. She managed to turn our conversations and ideas into mood boards and inspire us to think differently. Following that creative process she then produced the most detailed and accurate drawings that gave us real confidence throughout the build phase. She added real rigour to the process ensuring that there were no oversights and we ended up with something that we are both delighted with.”
R Gilmore
“Working with Born Designers was brilliant! They took a very consultative approach, made us feel very safe and confident in their abilities and ultimately made the whole process very easy and stress free and the output drawings captured everything we were looking for… Would highly recommend working with them.”
H Mascall
“Our home had previously been a care home. Laura transformed four bedrooms on the ground floor into a spectacular kitchen and living area which we absolutely adore. I cannot recommend Laura and her team more highly. Laura did not impose any vision on us; she listened to our ideas and crafted them into something spectacular. She was patient, skilful and amazingly creative. Not only did she design the space in terms of architecture but she helped us select all of the fixtures and furnishings. We count ourselves very lucky to have found Laura.”
H Phillips
