Press
“Rachael’s ethos is rooted in emotional intelligence, craft, and contextual relevance. The studio does not chase trends; it builds stories. Her interiors are designed to feel lived-in, layered and grounded - each one responding uniquely to the spirit of its architecture & surroundings.”
- The Brit List
HOMES & GARDENS 2025 DESIGN AWARDS WINNER
Best UK Hotel Design
An unconventional brief was presented to Rachael Gowdridge for this boutique hotel: to convert a former Victorian public lavatory into two modestly proportioned underground guest suites. The luxurious results poetically capture the history and character of the area. Bespoke tile designs reflect trees from the Botanic Garden and custom tapestries echo works in the Ashmolean Museum. Traditional glass-block lightwells have been retained, creating a soft, dappled light.
HOMES & GARDENS, ‘NEXT IN DESIGN 2025 WINNER’, APRIL 2025
“[Rachael] has a talent for materiality and for bringing together so many different details .”
“This is a house designed for the owner to luxuriate; like an ultra-elegant boutique hotel, it's soft and personal but still has the ability to impress.”
- House & Garden
House & Garden
“This process is second nature to Rachael, whose design experience lies in sourcing and furnishing beautiful things for stylish hotels like the Hoxton and Gleneagles.”
“Driven by a passion for art, antiques and craftsmanship, combined with a studied knowledge of custom furniture and lighting design, Rachael balances the old and the new in a measured way, creating unique and timeless spaces.”
- The List by House & Garden
Domino
“Because the house was built over 200 years ago during the Georgian era, it is typically tall, narrow, and charmingly wonky with sweet but awkward nooks. Gowdridge saw each corner as an opportunity.”
The Journal, ‘Ones To Watch’
“One of my favourite parts of the design journey is introducing art and sculpture to an interior .”
Milk Decoration
“My taste is about craftsmanship and respect for the history of a building. I like tactile materials, natural textures and a sophisticated chromatic palette.”