About Our Interior Design Studio
A luxury interior design studio creating refined homes that feel calm, balanced and lasting.
At Chapter Seven Design, we create refined interiors shaped around the way our clients want to live. Based in the East Midlands, we work on renovations, new builds and full home transformations, designing spaces that balance beauty, comfort and function with ease.
Our design philosophy.
We believe luxury is felt in the detail. In thoughtful layouts, layered lighting, tactile materials and a sense of balance that makes a home feel calm, elegant and easy to live in. Our role is to bring clarity to the design process and confidence to every decision, creating interiors that feel personal, resolved and timeless.
Who we work with.
We work with homeowners, architects and developers who value thoughtful design, careful detailing and homes that feel refined in everyday life. Much of our work centres on substantial renovations, generously sized homes and new build projects, where there is opportunity to shape each space with clarity, depth and consistency.
Why clients choose us.
Clients come to us for clarity, direction and a calm, personal approach. Often, they know what they are drawn to, but need help translating those instincts into a home that feels refined, balanced and well resolved. Led by Andy and Joe, we work closely with each client to create interiors that are elegant, liveable and quietly distinctive.
The story behind our name.
Chapter Seven takes its name from the seventh chapter of Francis D K Ching’s Form, Space and Order, a quiet reference to the ideas of proportion, structure and spatial understanding that continue to inform our work.
Creating homes that feel as good as they look.
We believe a well designed home should bring a sense of calm to everyday life and feel inviting for years to come. If you are planning a renovation, new build or full home transformation, we would love to hear more about your project.
Meet us.
ANDY SMITH
Andy leads the creative direction of the studio, bringing a strong technical understanding and a meticulous eye for detail to each project. With a background in building services engineering and architectural technology, he is particularly focused on the balance between beauty, function and the finer details that make a home feel resolved.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
JOANNE SMITH
Joanne leads the client and business side of the studio, helping to ensure each project feels clear, well managed and thoughtfully guided from the earliest conversations through to completion. Her background in business, communication and planning brings structure, care and calm oversight to the studio’s work.
BUSINESS DIRECTOR