ABOUT US our philosophy "What makes design so personal, fascinating and multi-dimensional is that you can blend compelling re-interpretations of the past with modern-day convenience. Then layer-in evocative art that speaks to you. And only you.” ~Helen & Scarlett, CO-FOUNDERS, OPHELIA BLAKE INTERIOR DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO Born out of passion for designing unique interiors, Ophelia Blake Interior Design studio came into existence when the two creative forces – Helen and Scarlett - formed a partnership. The mother and daughter duo, residing in Lincolnshire, realised they each possess a distinctly different set of artistic and business qualities, but are unified in their methodical, client-centric, and iterative design approach. Drawing upon their vast collective design experience, first-hand knowledge of the construction process, strong partnerships with architects and contractors, and a profound understanding of the luxury market, the design team creates expressive, thoughtful, and art-enhanced interiors. Interiors that capture the essence of each client’s personal style and taste. Interiors that are as beautiful as they are livable. EXPLORE OUR DESIGN WORK “I recently had the pleasure of working with Scarlett at Ophelia Blake. From the initial consultation, Scarlett’s passion for interior design and an eye for beautiful details was clear. She helped to define my individual style and created a scheme that was not only a joy to look at, but also cohesive with my wider home and accessible budget.”“I have been a property developer for over 40 years, I have worked with Scarlett and Helen Blakey on my last two schemes and cannot praise them enough on their interior design concepts and approach. With their bright and bold ideas, we achieved a much higher price than expected on our show flat.” ~ Lawrence Hamilton, National Property Developer OUR TEAM Helen Blakey With over three decades designing interiors in the commercial sector, Helen’s designs have been admired at large in the luxury, golf, and leisure markets in Lincolnshire and beyond. A lifelong love affair with professional design fuelled by passion for the industry, Helen expertly manages every aspect of the business. HANDS-ON DESIGN MANAGEMENT Obsessive over finer details, the studio’s evocative designs are the result of Helen’s flawless project management and execution, creative problem-solving abilities at every step of the process, and a hands-on consulting role around technical, contractual, and budgeting elements. “I am a strong advocate for continuous learning and am interested in the design world at large, reading and traveling widely to ensure I am fully informed on the latest trends, projects, technology and materials. Coupled with Scarlett’s art background and our complementing design skills, this translates into Ophelia Blake innovative and truly bespoke designs.” Scarlett Blakey A fine art enthusiast, creative soul and a passionate entrepreneur, Scarlett is the co-founder and the creative partner of Ophelia Blake Interior Design studio. ART-INFUSED DESIGN While art appreciation is deeply rooted in her character and upbringing, interior design has become the creative outlet for her innovative ideas and re-envisioned concepts. Concepts that translate into bespoke interiors for the studio’s clients. Managing a successful construction business coupled with a relentless practice of elaborating and challenging industry trends, Scarlett deeply understands and effectively articulates clients’ needs and expectations in delivering authentic interiors. “I think art and interior design are inherently connected. On their own, each is incredibly beautiful and expressive. But together, they turn up the volume on living.” GET IN TOUCH DESIGN BLOG Elevating Everyday Experiences To follow us on a design journey and get inspired along the way, head to our design blog. READ.EXPLORE.DISCOVER. [woocommerce_cart] [woocommerce_checkout] COMMERCIAL DESIGN Ophelia Blake understand the importance of interior design to your business and passionately believe that when expertly executed the benefits can be transformational. At the heart of our approach, Ophelia Blake work intimately with our clients from day one to fully apprehend your businesses values, ethos and ambitions. By investing time and commitment in getting to truly know our clients Ophelia Blake can ensure their approach is aligned and tailored from both a cultural and delivery perspective. Being a small team, you can be rest assured that we will manage your project in a personal and friendly manner, with meticulous attention to detail and unique creative flair with collaboration at the heart of our approach. Here at Ophelia Blake we have identified and finessed a six-step process to ensure our clients receive the most thorough and professional service available, whilst also providing a sense of comfort and reassurance as to the various stages of your uniquely exciting interior design journey. Our approach is scalable and relevant to projects of any shape and size. Ophelia Blake are excited about supporting the growth and development of your business and would love the opportunity to discuss your interior design dream, please contact us here. OUR PROCESS The Brief We are all ears! Ophelia Blake will work closely with you from day one, listening and working to understand all aspects of your business including, your brand and culture, the competitive landscape and significantly, your ambitions and vision. This early stage is critical to get those creative juices flowing and for Ophelia Blake to truly get ‘under the skin’ of your business providing inspirational ideas which create the desired ambience to excite and galvanise you and your customers. We believe this is fundamental in ensuring the vision we create in collaboration with you is fully aligned and compatible with aiding the future success of your business and providing you with a positive return on investment. CONCEPT A goal without a plan is just a wish! During the ‘Concept’ stage Ophelia Blake will develop a ‘creative narrative’, by carefully analysing the information gleaned from the ‘Brief’. We will provide a creative interpretation of your vision by utilising our experience and undertaking focussed research. Importantly, during this stage we will curate concept mood boards, gather sample materials and develop spatial arrangements and layouts for collaborative testing and discussion. Ophelia Blake has a proud heritage of varied expertise, spanning across, architecture, construction, art and interior design. We provide our clients with a variety of technical and creative drawings to assist in the demonstration and realisation of how our ideas will translate to a finished workable design, aligning to your vision and business ambitions. Design Development and Costing The secret of getting ahead is getting started! During ‘Design Development and Costing’ we will firstly work in collaboration with you so we can agree and approve the concept designs before progressing and refining a detailed proposal. Within this stage, Ophelia Blake will create and present a ‘final design pack’, providing interior architecture and technical drawings as required. We will identify a full breakdown of all interior design specifications including, but not limited too; electrical and lighting layouts, wall and floor finishes, bespoke artwork and carpentry, furniture and furnishings. At this stage we will present a cost breakdown specific to our client’s requirements and budget. Design Implementation Seeing is believing! Essential to the effective delivery of the ‘Design Implementation’ stage, our approach is focussed on ensuring we have quality craftsmanship and execution at the core. Ophelia Blake has an extensive network of specialist trades and partners to provide an offering which is scalable to meet our client’s requirements whether that be design-only or delivery of the end-to-end vision. Fundamentally, our approach ensures the delivery of our work has an unmatched level of quality and attention to detail. Ophelia Blake recognise that our clients require their interior designer of choice to take ultimate accountability and responsibility of the project delivery. We have considerable experience in Project Management and our approach is focussed on delivering the optimum level of assurance and oversight. This includes regular site meetings to ensure our designs are executed as per the specifications. As part of our process we will provide client reports giving full visibility of any risks and issues and providing confidence of the project progress against the targeted timeframe and budget. Dressing and styling The devil is in the detail! Ophelia Blake are committed to providing attention to detail and believe that ‘Dressing and Styling’ makes all the difference from ordinary to extraordinary. By this point of your interior design journey, there should be the effortless translation of your original creative narrative to the space you are stood in. This is achieved by ensnaring the senses and evoking an emotional reaction to those in the space. We will carefully curate your new space including full coaching to your staff on how to manage your new interior going forward and create the perfect ambience for your business. HANDOVER This isn’t goodbye! Once project completion is reached we will undertake a full project delivery handover. As part of this final step of the process we will present a ‘project completion pack’ including all details of works that have taken place and any important information that you may require to maintain your new interior design, from light bulbs to paint colours. Our project completion pack will also include full risk assessments where required and any testing certificates or warranty documents. Ophelia Blake are devoted to client aftercare and as standard provide 12 months warranty on any works completed. Your designated Account Manager will work mutually to agree periodic catch ups (even if it’s just for an informal chat). GET IN TOUCH REIMAGINED INTERIORS, BESPOKE DESIGN We thrive on design challenges. Let’s discuss yours. Fill out the form to discuss your project. You may also contact us directly at: scarlett@opheliablakeinteriordesign.com 073 6829 0374 helen@opheliablakeinteriordesign.com 073 6868 8979 CREATIVE SPACE DESIGN Ophelia Blake’s friendly, expert, artistic and inventive approach allows for a perfect pairing of the smooth and flawless execution of your celebration. Here at Ophelia Blake, we understand the deep importance of your celebration’s success, whether it be a business photoshoot or launch, it needs to captivate your buyer, create a special memory, make your competitor envy and get the conversational ‘juices’ following. Whereas a personal gathering, no matter how big or small, should be intimate and engaging, visually beautiful, utterly atmospheric and totally unique. Our Fine Art approach, and expertise in the delivery of customised planning would allow for Ophelia Blake deliver a completely unique and individual design. When engaged, we would work through our tried and tested 6-step approach to gain a detailed understanding of your background and event agenda, before providing you with the first glimpse of our specifically tailored ideas. An open and honest dialogue is kept throughout the whole process with as little or much involvement as you would like. Ophelia Blake are excited about supporting you through this journey and would love the opportunity to discuss your ideas with you, please contact us here. OUR PROCESS The Brief This is the part where we want to get to know you, your desires and equally would like you to learn a little more about us and how we can work with you to build your dream event. We will delve deep into your likes and dislikes and talk through those all important elements which are critical to you. Any ideas, whether visual or verbal we encourage you bring to the table, however please don’t worry if you are starting off blank, it is our job to help inspire you to understand what styles you want, so we can tailor your vision to achieve maximum impact. CONCEPT During the ‘Concept’ stage Ophelia Blake will develop a ‘creative narrative’, by carefully analysing the information gleaned from the ‘Brief’. We will provide a creative interpretation of your vision by utilising our experience and undertaking focussed research. Importantly, during this stage we will curate concept mood boards, gather sample materials and develop spatial arrangements and layouts for collaborative discussion. Design Development and Costing Once you have approved our design style for you, we will develop the detail into a formal visual layout, during this stage, we will firm up product selections, colours and materials and ensure these are shown within our final presentation. This is where our costs will be finalised for discussion and approval prior to starting the fun part; Design Implementation. Design Implementation This is where you start to see the design come to life. Ophelia Blake will work to your dates and deadlines to ensure we deliver our tailored design to the utmost quality. Essential to the effective delivery of the ‘Design Implementation’ stage, our approach is focussed on ensuring we have quality craftsmanship and execution at the core. Ophelia Blake has an extensive network of specialist trades and partners to provide an offering which is scalable to meet our client’s requirements whether that be design-only or delivery of the end-to-end vision. Fundamentally, our approach ensures the delivery of our work has an unmatched level of quality and attention to detail. Dressing and styling Ophelia Blake are committed to providing attention to detail and believe that ‘Dressing and Styling’ makes all the difference from ordinary to extraordinary. We will be on hand throughout installation and throughout the day to ensure from start to finish your space is picture perfect. HANDOVER Once all the hard work is over and you have delivered a truly memorable and special event, we will provide you with a process pack, this will include digital renders of your space along with any specific details discussed. Leaving you a little memory of the journey we took together. We will remove and clear away any unwanted installations. GET IN TOUCH Bespoke interiors by evocative and intelligent design End-to-end interior design studio with a backbone in construction and an art-infused approach to residential, commercial, and creative space design. FIND OUT MORE Design for living. Real, authentic, spectacular living. Interior design is not just about creating visual spectacles. As professional designers, we go deeper than surface level. We make space your own, giving it soul, character, and purpose. We do that through intimate conversations with clients, intelligent and creative space planning, custom art creation, curated material finishes and unrivaled attention to detail. All - uniquely and intricately tied to your lifestyle. “I recently had the pleasure of working with Scarlett at Ophelia Blake. From the initial consultation, Scarlett’s passion for interior design and an eye for beautiful details was clear. She helped to define my individual style and created a scheme that was not only a joy to look at, but also cohesive with my wider home and accessible budget.” ~ Charlotte Strawa, London EXPLORE OUR DESIGN WORK Unapologetically creative duo Design Team: Helen and Scarlett Blakey, Founding Partners of Ophelia Blake Interior Design Studio Like yin and yang, the creative energies of the two studio founders complement and delicately balance one another. Where one is recognised for her innovative art-focused approach pushing every artistic boundary and challenging “the norm”, another one thrives on problem solving and flawless technical execution while drawing upon years of successfully managing construction and interiors business. Collaboratively, Helen and Scarlett deliver dramatic transformations and unique interiors that embody both classic and cutting-edge design principles and expose the very essence of the individual aesthetic. MEET THE TEAM OUR STUDIO Located at the cathedral and castle quarter on the award winning steep hill in Lincoln, Ophelia Blake studio is the place where concepts transform into reality. Deeply rooted in boundless creativity, the studio’s approach is simple – expose the essence and bring design excellence to every project. Step inside our studio for a cup of tea or coffee, meet your designers and share your story, ideas and visions. SCHEDULE A CONSULATION Interior Design Services From classic elegance to vibrant and daring interiors that celebrate art, texture and colour, our designs are inspired by the diversity of our clients, culture, travel, soulful past, and an intricate understanding of design trends and timeless luxury. From residential to commercial, to creative space and event interiors, Ophelia Blake studio designs environments infused with character and personality. EXPLORE DESIGN SERVICES for more inspiration, join us on instagram OUR PORTFOLIO Bespoke interiors that command attention and inspire living Every decision that we make when it comes to designing interiors is intentional. We design with conviction. We experiment boldly and freely. [woocommerce_my_account] RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Our small and friendly team, here at Ophelia Blake are passionate about creating awe-inspiring interiors for our clients. We will work hard, either independently or closely with you to create your ‘faultless’ home, whilst ensuring your lifestyle, practical necessities and lavish luxuries are flawlessly incorporated. We simply love what we do, seeing our creative influence and bespoke art-inspired approach transform ordinary spaces into truly stunning, warming and welcoming environments. Do you dream of your property looking like those featured in ‘Home and Garden’, then please stop dreaming, let us help make your dream a reality and get in touch. We will take you on your very own journey, ending with you walking into your picture-perfect property. OUR PROCESS The Brief Firstly, we need to understand your brief, usually during a complementary face-to-face consultation. We use this initial meeting to listen, fact find, understand your requirements, and what you’re looking to achieve, including likes and dislikes, as well as your budget. If you really are unsure of your style and would like to benefit from Ophelia Blake design expertise then we can develop a brief based purely on our meetings with you drawing on our interpretations of your personality and lifestyle. Whether you come to us with a plot of land crying out for your dream home or wanting to redecorate a single room we work with you to interpret your brief and start to develop a creative narrative. During this time we like to visit site to understand the surroundings of the location even if this is before construction. During this visit we will take photographs and detailed measurements of any key areas and features. It is crucial that we have as much detail as possible in order to fully understand and realise your brief Being a small team, you can be assured that we will manage your project with meticulous attention to detail and creative flair, as well as offering a personal contact that remains the same throughout your project CONCEPT During this stage we will carefully interpret the brief and develop a creative narrative drawing on the information and preference that you have portrayed to us. We will curate concept mood boards, gather materials for initial discussion and development and test spatial arrangements with initial layouts, these may consist of floor plans showing furniture layouts and any structural changes that may be required. This is a very collaborative stage and we invite you our client, to give as much feedback as possible to ensure we are moving in the right direction, it is very important to us that we design and implement a scheme that truly works for you and your home Design Development and Costing Once you have approved and agreed the concept designs we progress to the design development and detail stage. This means that all final furniture, including any bespoke furniture/ joinery and interior architecture drawings will be presented to you, along with any final finishes including curated art and accessories. At this stage we will also present a fully itemised breakdown of costs in line with your agreed budget. Design Implementation This is when your dreams start to become reality . Ophelia Blake will work as project manager/designer for all of the interior design aspect of works and will attend regular site meetings to ensure our designs are being carried out to their exact specifications and that the project is progressing as planned. Ophelia Blake can similarly manage this entire process if you would like to take advantage of this service offering a complete design, build and project management service, from concept through to final dressing. We will handle every last detail. We work very closely with Finedale Construction Ltd our sister Construction company and Jonathon Thorns Architecture resulting in a full turn-key design and build capability allowing us to handle projects of varying complexity. Essential to the realisation of this stage of the design process is project management, and on your behalf we will co-ordinate the entire build/ design programme allowing you to relax and know that every last detail is taken care of. We will appoint all craftsman, handle all aspects of procurement, oversee the manufacturing of bespoke custom pieces, ensuring that every part of your project is delivered with an unmatched level of quality and attention to detail. Dressing and styling Finally, we apply all of the key finishing details with our dressing and styling service. We will curate a display of carefully selected objects, art, books, ceramics, glassware, linens, botanicals and fragrances so that you can immediately start to enjoy your new home. We carefully select all of these items based upon our meetings and discussions with you and match these in with any precious belongings you may have that you wish to incorporate into your new surroundings ensuring that the final finish is a true reflection of you and your families personality and lifestyle. HANDOVER Once your project is finished we will arrange a suitable time to hand your home back over to you. We will present a folder of all the detailed works that have taken place and any important information that you may require to maintain these items in the future from light bulbs to paint colours. This folder will also include any testing certificates or warranty documents that may come with your new ‘home’. Our works are guaranteed for 12 months and full details of contact numbers etc will also be included. We will contact you after 6 months as a courtesy to see how things are progressing. Additional services we can offer, Design Only Packages, Product Procurement to your own design, 2hrs Design Time to help advise on your areas and inspirations. Please get in touch for any additional information, we cannot wait to hear from you… GET IN TOUCH INTERIOR DESIGN SEVICES RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Design infused with an unmistakable sense of home Bold, fearless and influenced by the profound passion for culture and arts, our design styles are as diverse and distinct as each of our clients. From concept through construction to grand unveiling, our process is simple, decisive, and meticulous. Known for our hands-on approach, we create interiors that are transformative, original, and timeless - catering to different tastes and preferences. READ MORE COMMERCIAL DESIGN Blending art and design in curated, authentic interiors In designing exceptional, elegant, and purposeful environments, we focus relentlessly on every detail and its aesthetic functionality. Our construction and project management expertise allows us to remove obstacles, come up with creative solutions, and stick to timelines and budgets. From hospitality and retail spaces to residential communities, our approach to design is to deeply understand your goals and your audience. We internalize these insights, as they will shape the design and empower us in curating environments that command attention. READ MORE CREATIVE SPACE & EVENT DESIGN Orchestrating Breathtaking Scenes Whether it is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, an intimate gathering, a corporate function, or an awe-inspiring photoshoot, we strive to bring ideas to life with lavish, sophisticated and meticulous styling. From vision board to execution, we cultivate memorable and unique experiences by transforming spaces and places into thoughtfully curated environments. READ MORE BOOK A CONSULTATION ‘Working with Ophelia Blake Interiors has been and will continue to be a refreshing experience. Throughout the early stages their attention to detail and passion for maximising space and quality has been evident. Working collaboratively with Scarlett and her team, I truly believe has resulted in spaces that are not only visualised at the concept stages but are developed with lifestyle and design at the forefront." ~ Jonathan, Director, JT Architects EXPLORE OUR DESIGN WORK [smartslider3 slider=5] [smartslider3 slider=4]