Beautiful Homes, Thoughtfully Designed
Interior Design & Consultancy | Cheltenham & the CotswoldsAward-winning interior design studio | 15 years’ experience | 70+ residential projects
Interior design that works for you and your home
Every home is different, as are the people who live in it.
At The House Ministry, we combine creative design with 15 years’ experience of residential renovations to create interiors that are beautiful, practical and suited to the way you live.
Whether you need advice on important design decisions, a complete scheme for one room or interiors for your entire home, we offer different ways to work with us.
Making the most of your home
Good interior design is about more than choosing beautiful furniture, fabrics and finishes. It’s about understanding how a home works, recognising what could be improved and making the right decisions about where to invest.
At The House Ministry, we bring creative thinking, practical experience and an experienced eye to every project, whether you’re looking for advice on a few important decisions, a complete room design or interiors for your whole home.
Our approach is always individual to you, your property and the way you live.
Your wisdom and professionalism has made this process a delight
Interior Design Consultancy
Expert advice when you need it.
From establishing your personal style and a coherent design direction for your home to reviewing layouts, choosing colours, materials and finishes, we help you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
Individual Room Design
A complete design scheme for one room.
Whether it’s a living room, bedroom, dining room or study, we consider how the space needs to work and develop a tailored scheme encompassing furniture, lighting, colours, finishes and furnishings.
Multi-Room & Whole-Home Design
Considered interiors throughout your home.
From several interconnected rooms to an entire property, we develop coordinated interior schemes that reflect your tastes, complement the architecture and work for everyday life. Where required, we collaborate with architects, builders and specialist contractors.
From individual rooms to complete homes, every project reflects the property, the people who live there and the way they want to use their space.
How We Think About Homes
A successful interior is more than a collection of beautiful rooms. The layout, lighting, materials, furniture and architectural details all need to work together.
We consider how spaces connect, how they’re used and how each design decision affects the others.
Just as importantly, we want interiors to have personality, with interesting combinations of colour, texture, furnishings and art.
Every home we design is different because every client is different. Our role is to bring the experience, ideas and design judgement that make the most of both the property and the people who live there.
The earlier important design decisions are made, the greater the opportunity to avoid expensive changes and disappointing compromises.
Getting the Important Decisions Right
Creating a beautiful home involves hundreds of decisions. Some are exciting. Others are expensive to get wrong.
With 15 years’ experience behind us, we know what to look for, what questions to ask and where a different approach could make all the difference.
Making Your Home Work Better
- Could a different layout make better use of the space?
- Is the lighting going to work for how you use each room?
- Are there opportunities to improve storage or introduce something special?
- Will the decisions you’re making now still make sense in years to come?
Making Everything Work Together
- Choosing colours, materials and finishes that complement one another
- Finding furniture that’s right for your rooms and the way you live
- Bringing together lighting, fabrics, furnishings and the finer details
- Creating a home that reflects your personality, rather than following a formula
The aim is simple: fewer expensive mistakes, better decisions and a home you’ll enjoy living in.
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.
An absolute pleasure. A great experience along the way leading to complete delight at the finished rooms. Everything worked well – design, project management, communication – and all delivered with a personal touch. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Julia and the team.
A Closer Look at Our Work
Reconfiguring an Apartment in Imperial Square, Cheltenham
This Cheltenham apartment needed more than a decorative update. By rethinking the layout, relocating the kitchen and making better use of the available space, we created a home that works better for its owners.
The project included redesigned bedrooms and bathrooms, improved storage and a complete interior scheme.
Who We Work With
Our clients are homeowners who want to make the most of their properties, whether they’re planning a renovation, furnishing a new home or improving rooms they’ve lived in for years.
Some have architects and builders already appointed but would welcome an experienced interior designer’s input before making important decisions. Others know their home could look and work better but aren’t quite sure where to start.
What they have in common is an appreciation of good design and a desire to get things right. They value professional advice, fresh ideas and the reassurance of having someone experienced to guide them.
A Straightforward Way to Work Together
Every project is different, so we agree the scope of our involvement from the outset.
Whether you need a single consultation or a complete interior design scheme, we’ll explain what’s involved, what you’ll receive and the fees before work begins.
Thinking About Your Home?
Whether you’re planning a renovation, looking to improve a particular room or would simply value some professional design advice, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Tell us a little about your home and what you’d like to achieve, and we’ll arrange a conversation to discuss how we might help.
Every enquiry is reviewed personally by Julia, and we’ll be in touch within one working day to arrange a conversation.
We’re based in Cheltenham and work across the Cotswolds and surrounding Gloucestershire villages – primary residences, second homes and family retreats.
Areas we cover include Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Winchcombe, Stroud, Birdlip and neighbouring 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
United Kingdom
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