One of the greatest joys and privileges in life is being able to brighten someone’s day through creativity. It could be through an artwork or a piece of writing. But for us at the Kit Kemp Design Studio, we aim to achieve this through our design, where people can enjoy our spaces with their loved ones. Subconsciously, inspiration can be found in the most unlikely of places. Someone’s work whose bright, intelligent and curious nature shines through is the author, Alexander McCall Smith...

Whether using diamond shapes as the main focus in a scheme or as an accent, this versatile pattern packs a punch! Join us as we explore some examples of how we've incorporated diamond shapes into our designs...

With a little creativity and resourcefulness you can create a beautiful space without breaking the bank. Join us as we share our top tips for designing on a budget...

Take a closer look at our Front Row fabric...

We'd like to show you what's inside our design bag and our essential tools for getting the job done!

Decorating our interiors so they feel welcoming, balanced, and memorable is what we strive for in the Kit Kemp Design Studio. It is so important to get the details right, so our guests feel comfortable and relaxed. This week, we have put together our do’s and don’ts for decorating a room, which we hope will help you create harmonious interiors in your home...

With the arrival of our collection with Annie Selke, Papillon Wallpaper and many more exciting collaborations on the horizon, it was time to introduce a new scheme to Ham Yard Village's Design Studio. Here we reveal the fresh look...

Molly creates beautiful, original fabrics and wallpapers which we often use in our schemes. As fellow lovers of craft we spoke to Molly about her design inspirations...

A gym doesn't have to be bland. This is actually a space where colour and patterns can be truly appreciated and at our hotels, the gyms are not a forgotten facility. Join us as we explore some examples...

We have drawn some fun comparisons between 2023 fashion trends and our own interiors...

Last week, our London team had the amazing opportunity to visit Studio Pottery London for a group course, where we tested our skills at pottery throwing...

It's no secret that I’m a dog lover through and through with my brood of King Charles Cavalier spaniels. But another creature that finds its way into our designs is the king of the jungle, the master of the house, the tom of the streets – the cat...

Helena Lynch is an artist and maker from Norfolk. Having trained in textiles and design, she started her career in London working as a fashion designer. More recently Helena’s love of decorative arts has led to an inevitable partnership with interior designers...

In our designs, we often introduce clever little creatures as they bring a sense of whimsical and playful delight. Join us as we explore some examples...

Explore how Minnie has brought her artistic flair to the window at the New York Design Center...

When designing our bedrooms, Fermoie is a fabric house that we're particularly drawn to. Join us as we meet 'Meet The Maker' to learn about Fermoie's creative process and how they are able to produce so many rich and varied designs...

With eight hotels in London and two in New York you can imagine how many bed cushions we have designed in our time. The trick is to be creative; there are so many stunning fabrics out there to choose from.

Working with Christopher Farr’s Creative Director, Michal Silver is pure joy. She has the vision and technical know-how to bring our ideas to life. Together we have created prints, embroidery, weaves and a new collection of trims. This week we caught up with Michal to find out a bit more about her ethos and inspiration…

As the temperature drops and daylight fades, we welcome the season of cosy sweaters, indulgent hot chocolate and cherished moments with loved ones. Join us as we unveil the captivating symbols of the season intricately woven into our designs...

We'd like to share some before and after interior design transformations - we hope these will inspire you when refreshing your home...

A meandering pathway of twinkling lights will lead you through Ham Yard Village our new Kit Kemp Design Studio shop...

Last week we launched the showroom for my new fabric and wallpaper collaboration with Andrew Martin.

Statement headboards are synonymous with our design at Firmdale Hotels.

I think its so important to shine light on the different textures and materials we use in the hotels and in my wider design work. Metal is one such material we would like to shine a light on, with all its versatility it is an essential element to the many finishes we work into the makeup of a space...