Business Details
Your Trusted Interior Design Partner in York
Ella De Wastney is an established interior design practice with over 25 years of experience creating bespoke spaces for residential, commercial, and exhibition projects. Our approach prioritises individuality, blending clients' personal possessions with contemporary elements to craft inspiring environments that reflect their unique lifestyles. We specialise in property styling for sales, commercial interior design for hospitality and office spaces, and exhibition design that drives engagement.Our process begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand client needs, followed by tailored design packs and coordination of skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless execution. With a portfolio spanning properties from small apartments to country estates, we deliver innovative solutions that balance creativity with practicality across Yorkshire, France, and beyond.
Services
Residential Design
Property Styling
Commercial Design
Exhibition Design
Bespoke Furniture
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in residential and commercial interior design
- Personalised approach combining client heritage with modern aesthetics
- Proven success in property styling for faster sales and higher returns
- Extensive network of skilled UK-based tradespeople and artisans
- Award-winning expertise from former Laura Ashley senior stylist
What people say
Inspirational and talented
Fabulous looking room
Affordable and rewarding
Friendly and open approach
Expertise in reuse
Services
Residential Design
Creating tailored living spaces that reflect homeowners' personalities through expert space planning, material selection, and furnishing schemes. We specialise in transforming properties from small apartments to country estates, balancing aesthetics with functionality. Our 25+ years of experience ensures designs that enhance daily living while maintaining resale value.
Property Styling
Maximising property appeal for faster sales through strategic decluttering, furnishing, and ambiance creation. We focus on highlighting architectural features and creating emotional connections with potential buyers. Proven success in premium markets including France and York's historic properties.
Commercial Design
Designing impactful commercial environments for hospitality, retail, and office sectors. Our approach combines brand identity with functional layouts to create memorable customer experiences. Expertise in boutique hotels, restaurants, and office spaces that enhance productivity and client engagement.
Exhibition Design
Creating immersive exhibition spaces that capture attention and drive business. Specialising in room set design with innovative elements that create lasting impressions. Our designs help exhibitors translate show concepts into practical business applications for increased sales conversion.
Bespoke Furniture
Crafting unique, hand-made furniture tailored to specific spaces and client preferences. Working with UK artisans to produce one-of-a-kind pieces that combine functionality with artistic expression. Each item complements the overall interior scheme while serving practical needs.
People
Ella De Wastney
Lead Interior Designer
With over 25 years of experience, Ella combines creative vision with practical expertise. Former senior stylist at Laura Ashley, she specialises in transforming spaces through thoughtful design. Her approach focuses on creating emotionally resonant interiors that balance aesthetics with functionality.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We specialise in residential design, commercial interiors for hospitality and offices, exhibition design, property styling for sales, and bespoke furniture creation across Yorkshire and international locations.
How does your design process work?
Our process begins with a consultation to understand your lifestyle and budget, followed by tailored design packs, material selections, and coordinated implementation by trusted tradespeople for seamless execution.
Do you work outside Yorkshire?
Yes, we've completed projects in France, Scotland, Ireland, and Manchester, alongside local York properties, maintaining the same high standards of service and attention to detail.
What experience do you have?
With over 25 years in the industry and former senior stylist role at Laura Ashley, we combine extensive expertise with continuous research to deliver innovative, market-aware interior solutions.
Is interior design affordable?
We offer flexible solutions for various budgets, focusing on cost-effective transformations through creative reuse and strategic sourcing while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
How to schedule a consultation?
Contact us via our online form or phone 07861 377776 to arrange an on-site consultation at your convenience, where we'll discuss your project requirements and vision.
Reviews (3)
Mick Hug
Sep 21, 2021
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Visited York for a few days and came across this shop and noticed it had some great items in the window etc. including a set of planters. Unfortunately it was shut at the time but I made sure I went on the day it was scheduled to open which was the day I was leaving York. I ended up buying two sets of planters, one for myself and one as a gift. The shop only had one set boxed but the owner quickly removed them to show my partner and quickly put them back as she had only just opened the shop and was getting a bit flustered. The other set was removed from the window display and that was wrapped in
Malcolm Davies
Jun 27, 2020
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Found this very inspirational design studio on my visit to York, very different to the run of the mill design shops and a very knowledgeable lady in her field. Lots of good quality soft furnishings and great design ideas with some great art. If you ever visit York and you are looking for something different for your home well worth popping your head around the door.
Richard Ashton
May 06, 2019
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I can't recommend this studio highly enough. Great quirky products , friendly owner with a wealth of knowledge on interior design ..
