Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Bespoke Interior Design in Penrith
Whitemore & Thwaytes is a distinguished interior design company based in Penrith with over five decades of expertise. Founded by Maureen Whitemore, a seasoned professional with global experience in interior design and soft furnishings, the business combines a personal, client-focused approach with exceptional craftsmanship. Our team of eight skilled professionals collaborates with trusted tradespeople to deliver comprehensive design solutions, from initial concept to final installation. With our own dedicated workrooms, we design, manufacture, and fit bespoke furniture and soft furnishings to the highest standards.Our project coordination service ensures seamless execution, managing every detail from design development to trades coordination. Recognised for our industry leadership, we hold affiliations with the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers. Our showroom on Lowther Street offers an extensive selection of curtains, lighting, rugs, and decorative accessories. Whether undertaking minor updates or full-scale renovations, we prioritise client satisfaction through transparent communication and timeless design solutions tailored to individual lifestyles.
Services
Interior Design
Project Coordination
Bespoke Furniture
Soft Furnishings
Lighting Design
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of combined interior design expertise
- Our team provides seamless project coordination from concept to completion
- Bespoke furniture and soft furnishings crafted in our onsite workrooms
- Extensive showroom featuring curated interior products in Penrith
- Award-winning designers specialising in residential space optimisation
Associations and certifications
- Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers
What people say
Unrivalled service
Amazing knowledge
Personal experience
Faultless colour eye
Professional service
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates harmonious living spaces tailored to individual needs. Combining aesthetic vision with practical functionality, we deliver custom solutions for residential properties. With expertise in colour theory, material selection, and spatial optimisation, we transform homes into beautiful, enduring environments that reflect each client's unique lifestyle and preferences.
Project Coordination
We provide comprehensive project coordination for interior transformations. Managing timelines, budgets, and tradespeople, our service ensures seamless execution from concept to completion. Our team maintains clear communication throughout the process, handling logistical challenges while maintaining design integrity and quality standards for residential renovation projects.
Bespoke Furniture
Crafted in our dedicated workrooms, our bespoke furniture service creates unique pieces tailored to specific spaces. From statement items to functional storage solutions, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Each piece is designed to complement the overall interior scheme while meeting precise dimensional and aesthetic requirements for residential environments.
Soft Furnishings
Our soft furnishings service includes made-to-measure curtains, blinds, cushions, and upholstery. Working with premium fabrics, we create custom textile solutions that enhance interior aesthetics. The service encompasses pattern selection, fabric sourcing, and expert installation, ensuring perfect coordination with existing decor and architectural features in residential properties.
Lighting Design
We specialise in creating layered lighting schemes that enhance interior spaces. Our service includes selecting decorative fixtures and planning functional illumination. By balancing ambient, task, and accent lighting, we create atmospheres that highlight architectural features while meeting practical needs for residential environments, from intimate settings to grand interiors.
People
Maureen Whitemore
Lead Designer
With over 50 years in interior design, Maureen combines global expertise with local knowledge. She specialises in colour theory and spatial planning, bringing a unique vision to every project while maintaining practical functionality for residential spaces.
Rebecca Pollard
Designer
Rebecca focuses on creating cohesive design schemes, particularly skilled in colour coordination. Her background in textile design informs her approach to interior spaces, ensuring harmonious combinations that reflect clients' personal styles and lifestyle requirements.
Agnieszka Szylinska
Lighting Designer
Agnieszka specialises in creating functional yet atmospheric lighting schemes. Her expertise in decorative lighting fixtures and illumination planning ensures spaces are both practical and visually appealing, with careful consideration to architectural features and client needs.
Amanda Barker
Business Manager
Amanda oversees operational management, ensuring smooth project execution. With extensive experience in business coordination, she maintains efficient processes while fostering positive relationships with clients and trade partners across residential design projects.
Victoria Hill
Workroom Supervisor
Victoria leads our onsite workroom team, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Her expertise in bespoke furniture creation and soft furnishings ensures precise execution of custom designs, maintaining quality standards for all made-to-measure interior elements.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design, project coordination, bespoke furniture creation, soft furnishings, and lighting design solutions tailored to residential properties of all scales.
Do you work outside Penrith?
While based in Penrith, we work across Cumbria and the North West, with travel arrangements negotiable for projects further afield.
Can you help with small design updates?
Yes, we assist with projects ranging from single room refreshes to complete home renovations, including minor updates like paint selection or new lighting fixtures.
Are emergency services available?
We don't offer emergency services, but provide scheduled appointments and consultations for urgent design requirements during regular business hours.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment options are discussed during project planning, with flexible arrangements available for larger interior design projects and bespoke furniture commissions.
How does your project coordination work?
Our service manages timelines, budgets, and tradespeople coordination, maintaining clear communication throughout the process to ensure seamless execution of your interior design project.
Reviews (7)
Jane Scott
Dec 19, 2021
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We had some beautiful cloth blinds made when we moved in to our house and then had upholstered window seats made. Since then we have renewed the window seat covers as unfortunately the first ones were subjected to damp spots in the walls. Once fixed we had new ones made and they sourced some material that was a perfect colour match. We found their advice invaluable and would 100% recommend them.
Mick Garton
Oct 03, 2021
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A chance drop-in as I started a major refurb after I'd just bought my property above Penrith, resulted in fabulous ideas and caring, supportive guidance & help with the decoration (wallpapers & paints), curtains & blinds and other delightful detail, led by Maureen's talent and experience and supported in such a friendly, professional and skilful way by her team, and with first class recommendations to a skilled decorator and a joiner, who helped to apply and complete the vital finishing touches. W&T provided a service which apart from being so special and second-to-none, also integrated perfectly
Alexander & Sancto
Jul 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
It is always a pleasure to work with Maureen and her team. They are professional, knowledgeable and genuinely want to achieve the best result. I will happily recommend Whitemore & Thwaytes, Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge and humour to the process of refurbishment, a force to be reckoned with and a very talented lady.
It is always a pleasure to work with Maureen and her team. They are professional, knowledgeable and genuinely want to achieve the best result. I will happily recommend Whitemore & Thwaytes, Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge and humour to the process of refurbishment, a force to be reckoned with and a very talented lady.
Sarah Mantell
Jul 03, 2021
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Professional service, great staff and excellent advice for projects in our new home. Thanks to Maureen and the team.
Jackie Firth
Jun 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
hugely talented, always welcoming and brilliant professional service
hugely talented, always welcoming and brilliant professional service
Simon Plumbridge
Jun 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Fab collection of home furnishings & wallcoverings with lovely staff. Great service and attention to detail on our new interiors project.
Service:Refurbishment
Fab collection of home furnishings & wallcoverings with lovely staff. Great service and attention to detail on our new interiors project.
Service:Refurbishment
Paul Greenall
May 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Unrivalled service, amazing amount of knowledge & a extremely personal experience right from the initial contact. A really unique and incredible client experience!
Unrivalled service, amazing amount of knowledge & a extremely personal experience right from the initial contact. A really unique and incredible client experience!
