Timeless Interior Design
across Cheltenham and the CotswoldsThe Art of Effortless British Living
Most people don’t dream of managing a home update.
They dream of stepping into a finished home that feels just right —
elegant, inviting, and made for the way they live.
At The House Ministry — a multi-award-winning interior designer in Cheltenham — we help make that happen, without the usual renovation chaos.
Julia and her team are creative, responsive and uber-professional – managing everything seamlessly. Excellent combination of design know-how, creativity and superb project management and commercial skills. We highly recommend them.
Interior Design Company of the Year 2025
Awarded for design excellence and project delivery across the Cotswolds.
Watch: A welcome from Julia
An informal introduction to The House Ministry, our approach to timeless British interiors, and how we help our clients feel at home in their homes.
We don’t just turn up with a pile of samples and leave you to wrestle with the decisions. We’ll guide you the whole thing — from early planning to final styling — with structure, imagination, and the kind of calm, behind-the-scenes co-ordination that makes everything feel more manageable.
Working across Cheltenham and the Cotswolds, we bring together thoughtful design, practical know-how and obsessive attention to detail — so your home not only looks good, but works beautifully, day to day.
If you’re thinking about updating your home — or just want someone to help make sense of where to start — let’s have a relaxed 15-minute chat.
Homes That Work as Beautifully as They Look
It’s easy to get caught up in the finishes, but the best interiors start with how a space works.
Flow, function, feel. That’s what makes the difference between a house that looks lovely… and one that’s intuitive to live in.
Whether it’s a main residence in Cheltenham, a second home in the Cotswolds, or a quiet retreat for your wider family, we design with purpose, balancing elegance with everyday practicality.
We think about:
How you move through the space
Where the light falls and also where it doesn’t
What’s likely to get cluttered
What helps a home feel restful, welcoming, and easy to run
It’s full-service interior design with real-life in mind — so your home looks beautiful, but also quietly works hard in the background to support the way you live.
A Clear, End-to-End Process — From First Ideas to Final Styling
A calm, structured approach to full-service interior design — from beginning to end.
Updating a home can feel like a full-time job — unless someone’s guiding the whole thing.
Before we so much as draw up a floor plan, we take time to understand
- how you live
- what matters to you
- the kind of atmosphere you want to come home to.
That insight shapes everything that follows – from layouts and lighting to furnishings, finishes and final styling.
You’ll be guided through a clear six-step process — giving you
Certainty on what’s happening and when
Momentum to keep things moving
Confidence in the decisions being made
You stay involved, but not overwhelmed — with fewer decisions, better options, and someone handling the complexity behind the scenes.
It’s a calm, structured experience that protects your time, your investment, and the integrity of your home.
What Our Clients Value Most
Every project is different — but our clients tend to want the same things — a beautifully designed home, delivered without stress.
Some feel overwhelmed by decisions. Others don’t have the time or headspace to bring everything together. Some are starting fresh in a new home and want to get it right, first time.
What they all share is a desire to feel informed, supported and led by someone they can trust, with a clear understanding of their interior design project costs.
That’s what we provide — so they can enjoy the process as much as the result.
Design Director Julia and Interior Designer Jess work closely with every client — translating aspirations into elegant, practical homes that feel unmistakably yours.
Before They Work With Us, Clients Often Say Things Like…
“I know what I like but I didn’t have the time or creative flair to bring it all together.”
“We moved in to a new-build with open-plan space and realised we had no idea how to furnish it.”
“We wanted a grown-up, whole-home design — but didn’t know where to start.”
“We were new to the area and wanted a full home redesign and had no local trades contacts“
“We were afraid of making expensive mistakes and getting it wrong.”
“We weren’t local and didn’t have the time or headspace to deal with all the details. We needed someone we could trust to handle everything.”
See How It All Comes together
No two projects start the same — but every one ends with a home that feels thoughful, personal and complete.
From rethinking layouts to final styling, these recent transformations show what’s possible when creativity is paired with structure, and every detail is delivered with care.
All designed and managed by The House Ministry — from first ideas to final reveal.
IMPERIAL SQUARE APARTMENT, CHELTENHAM
A thoughtfully reconfigured apartment where careful spatial redesign unlocked a third bedroom, a larger family bathroom, and a dedicated laundry room — all within the existing footprint.
ELEGANT GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE
Two period rooms reimagined with a restrained French influence, an elegant colour palette, and a curated mix of old and new — bringing character and calm back to this Georgian home.
MODERN COUNTRY HOME, NR EVESHAM
A modernised lounge in a Cotswold village home — with a striking transformation of a dated fireplace into a calm, architectural focal point.
PERIOD FAMILY HOME NR GLOUCESTER
A warm, Soho House–inspired retreat and a calm, versatile bedroom — designed to reflect the family’s style, preferences, and way of living.
Ready to Start Your Project?
-Working with an interior designer should feel calm, clear and well-organised — right from the first conversation.
Whether it’s your first time or you’ve worked with designers before, you’ll have a clear plan, thoughtful creative direction, and a steady hand to guide the entire process — without the stress or second-guessing.
How to Get Started:
1. Book an Introductory 15 min call – A relaxed, no-pressure chat to hear about your project and see if we’re the right fit. Prefer to write? Email works too..
2. Share A Few Details – We’ll ask for a few photos and background info so we can tailor our advice to your home, lifestyle and goals.
3. Home Visit – If it feels like a fit on both sides, we’ll arrange a home visit — to understand the space and advise on the best next step.
Want to find out more before you decide?
Visit our FAQs page or, for more in-depth information, our Design Insights Centre is a no-nonsense guide to how interior design really works. From costs and timelines to what makes a project run smoothly and how to choose the right designer for you, it’s designed to give you real clarity — so you can plan your home update with confidence, whether you work with us or not.
We work with clients across Cheltenham and the wider Cotswolds, delivering full-service interior design for primary residences, second homes and family retreats.
Our projects span Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Winchcombe, Stroud, Birdlip, and surrounding Gloucestershire villages.
“You really ‘got’ who we were. We loved the process and always knew what was happening throughout the project. The experience of working with you was fantastic, exceptional.”
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Contact
The House Ministry Limited
Eagle Tower
Montpellier Drive
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1TA
01242 806 131
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