Luxury Home Renovations and Interior Design in Cheltenham and The Cotswolds
Interior Design that Leads the Process – not Follows it
Great interior design isn’t an afterthought—it’s where a well-planned home begins. At The House Ministry, we take the lead from day one, ensuring every detail is considered before any site work or construction starts, so your home not only looks exceptional but works effortlessly for the way you live.
We offer two distinct services
1. Luxury Home Transformation Service
Our Home Transformation service is perfect if you want to remodel and refresh your home without the upheaval of major construction. We take care of everything — whether it’s refining layouts, upgrading kitchens and bathrooms, or fully furnishing your interiors. Minor structural changes? No problem. We manage the trades, ensuring every detail is co-ordinated and thought about. For larger projects involving extensive construction, our Collaborative Renovation Partnership brings in a builder to oversee the process. Either way, you get a beautifully designed home, delivered with ease.
2. Collaborative Renovation Partnership
Planning a large-scale build or high-end renovation with construction? The best homes aren’t designed in stages — they’re considered as a whole, with interiors and architecture working together from the start.
We collaborate with architects and builders who share our design-first approach, ensuring that layouts, lighting, and finishes are resolved before construction begins — not left as an afterthought. If you haven’t yet appointed an architect or builder, we can introduce you to industry professionals who understand that a structured, design-led process delivers the best results.
1. Luxury Home Transformation Service
We handle everything, from start to finish.
A beautifully designed home, expertly managed from start to finish.
Renovating your home should be exciting, not overwhelming. If you want to improve how your home looks, feels, and functions—but don’t have the time or desire to manage trades and logistics—this service is designed for you.
We take care of everything—from refining layouts and selecting finishes to sourcing furnishings and overseeing installation. The result? A home that looks and feels as you’d like it to, without you having to juggle suppliers, schedules, or decisions.
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How We Work
✔ Tailored Interior Design – We take the time to understand how you live and what matters to you. Every design is carefully considered to be both beautiful and practical, reflecting your style and making everyday life easier.
✔ Complete Project Coordination – No chasing suppliers, no managing trades. We oversea every detail, ensuring everything is delivered and installed exactly as planned. We handle the details, so you don’t have to.
✔ Bespoke Furnishings & Finishes – From hand-made furniture and joinery to tailored soft furnishings, we source and commission pieces designed specifically for your home, working with with trusted British makers wherever possible.
✔ A Stress-Free Experience – We take care of everything from start to finish, so you can focus on enjoying your home, not managing a project. No stress, no overwhelm – just a beautifully executed transformation.
📌 Best for: Clients who want a full interior remodel, expertly managed, without the hassle of overseeing trades and logistics themselves.
What that means in practice
Most interior designers focus on colours and fabrics—we go much further. Before we think about aesthetics, we design how your home will flow, function, and feel. From the positioning of lighting and power sockets to how natural light moves through the space, every detail is planned with both beauty and practicality in mind. We consider how you and your family live day to day, ensuring that every decision—big or small—enhances the way you use your home.
✔ More than just aesthetics – We start by getting the flow of your home right—how spaces connect, how natural light shifts throughout the day, and how the layout supports the way you live.
✔ Practicality meets beauty – From the placement of power sockets and lighting to ensuring the right balance of storage and open space, we consider the details that make everyday life easier.
✔ Tailored to your lifestyle – Whether it’s clever zoning in an open-plan space, choosing durable, high-quality finishes, or designing bespoke storage solutions, we ensure your home works for you—not just for a photoshoot.
With us managing every detail, you can enjoy the results—without the stress of overseeing trades or making endless decisions.
Is This Service Right for You?
✔️ This service is a good fit if:
- You want your home redesigned but don’t have the time (or patience) to manage the process.
- You appreciate good design, well-made furnishings, and a structured approach.
- You want a home that feels right for you, with interiors tailored around your lifestyle.
❌ It may not be right if:
- You’re looking for a quick refresh or one-off design advice.
- You prefer to oversee trades and suppliers yourself rather than having a fully managed service.
- Your project involves major structural work requiring an architect and builder—in which case, our Collaborative Partnership Service may be a better fit.
Why Work With Us?
✔ A trusted, experienced team – We know what works and what doesn’t. Our approach is practical, considered, and tailored to you.
✔ Everything handled for you – No stress, no endless decisions, no juggling trades.
✔ The right people for the job – We work with skilled trades and craftspeople who share our commitment to quality.
📌 Minimum project budget: £75,000
📞 Book a call to discuss your home transformation today.
2. Collaborative Renovation Partnership
Getting the Interiors Right Before You Build
A beautifully designed home doesn’t happen by chance—it comes from careful planning and making the right decisions in the right order. That’s why we ensure every interior detail is considered before construction begins, so you don’t face rushed choices, costly changes, or compromises down the line.
Most people think of interior design as the final layer — the furnishings and decorative touches that come after the build. But in reality, how a home looks, feels, and functions should drive key architectural and structural decisions from the very beginning. Think of it like dressing for a special occasion — you wouldn’t choose the shoes before the outfit!
The way you live dictates far more than just colours and fabrics — it influences where plug sockets should go, how and where lighting is positioned, and even the best placement for doors and windows. When these elements are considered in isolation, it leads to compromises, rushed decisions and costly changes mid-build or a finished space that doesn’t quite work.
That’s why we design from the inside out, ensuring that every element — layout, furnishings, finishes, and lighting — works together cohesively from the start. The result? A home that’s not only architecturally impressive but also feels easy to live in — a perfect balance of style and function.
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How We Work Differently
⭑ Design First, Build Second – Most projects start with the structure, leaving interiors as an afterthought. We ensure your project is a successful one by designing from the inside out, with every detail considered before construction progresses too far.
⭑ Seamless Collaboration – We work closely with the architect and builder, ensuring the design vision is fully realised — not compromised by rushed decisions or construction timelines.
⭑ Bespoke, Thoughtful Interiors – We take the time to understand how you live, designing interiors that feel considered and intuitive, down to the placement of lighting, furniture, and joinery.
⭑ A Fully Managed Process – We handle everything, from specifying custom-made furnishings to checking the design is being implemented to the agreed plan, so you don’t have to worry about the details.
⭑ Sustainable & Ethical Sourcing – Where possible, we source from trusted British makers and local craftspeople, ensuring quality, longevity, and craftsmanship.
⭑ For Those Who Value Quality – This service is designed for clients with a minimum furnishings budget of £75,000, ensuring a considered, high-end finish.
By taking the time to plan every detail before building work gets too far ahead, we create a home that looks, feels, and functions exactly as it should. But this way of working isn’t for everyone.
✔️ This service is right for you if:
- You’re planning a major renovation or new build and want the interiors to be as carefully considered as the architecture.
- You understand that design leads the process—so layouts, lighting, finishes, and furnishings all work together cohesively.
- You want a structured, well-managed approach where every detail is thought through before building work starts.
- You’re working with (or plan to appoint) an architect and builder who respect a design-first mindset and a fully resolved plan.
❌ This service may not be the right fit for you if
- Your project is already well underway and you’re under pressure to finalise interiors quickly. The best results come when design of the exterior and interiors leads the process, ensuring that layouts, finishes, and furnishings are fully considered before construction progresses too far. If you’re feeling rushed into decisions on flooring, lighting, and layouts without a clear interior plan, we may still be able to help — but only if there’s time to step back and get it right.
- You prefer a builder led approach, making decision as you go.
- You want to choose furnishings and finishes later, rather than part of a structured process.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Let’s chat – we’ll help you decide the level of help you need. It’s entirely free and there’s no obligation on either side. Get in touch with us on:
Book a time to talk with Julia
Email:
Tel: 01242 806 131
WhatsApp: +44 7827 421171
Complete our form: The Art of Living Well
Not sure which option is right for you?
Let’s chat – we’ll help you decide the level of help you need. It’s entirely free and there’s no obligation on either side. Get in touch with us on:
Book a time to talk with Julia
Email:
Tel: 01242 806 131
WhatsApp: +44 7827 421171
Complete our form: The Art of Living Well
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Contact
The House Ministry Limited
Suite 110 Eagle Tower
Montpellier Drive
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1TA
01242 806 131
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