Interiors and product, shaped by the same design approach
Studio Atkinson brings together interiors and product within one considered approach. Furniture, lighting, textiles, wallpaper and accessories are developed in house, informed by years of interiors practice and a deep understanding of how people live.
Each piece is designed with clarity and care, with a focus on proportion, material and detail. Created to sit comfortably within a range of settings, the collection reflects the same warmth and quiet confidence found across the studio’s interior work.
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Susie Atkinson Interiors
Commercial Interiors
A portfolio of commercial interiors designed with clarity and care, shaped by material, proportion and a considered understanding of how spaces are used.
Residential Interiors
A portfolio of residential interiors shaped by how people live, brought together with warmth, balance and a close attention to material, proportion and detail.
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A Room Needs a Point of Focus
When entering a room, the eye will instinctively settle on something - a piece of furniture, an artwork, an architectural detail or perhaps a beautiful fabric. Having this point of focus gives a room a sense of balance, and makes the rest of the scheme feel more considered. Without it, a space can feel a little unresolved. When several elements are competing for attention, it can be harder to appreciate each one individually. The room becomes a collection of parts rather than a considered whole. Establishing a point of focus brings a quiet order, allowing each element to sit comfortably in relation to something else. It doesn’t need to be particularly bold. Often the most successful focal points are quite understated: a sofa positioned in the right place, upholstered walling, a large mirror or artwork. It is less about creating a ‘statement’ and more about giving a space something to centre itself around. From there, other elements can play a complimentary role and restraint plays an important role. Mixing quieter pieces with those that have a little more presence allows individual furniture, fabrics and objects to be properly appreciated rather than competing with one another, creating a sense of balance. Materiality often also contributes to this too. Variations in textures, finishes & materials can naturally draw the eye and add depth to a room. A glossy lacquered surface against a natural abaca rug, for example, can create a subtle interest and contrast without feeling overly deliberate. There is also a relationship between focal points and the way you move through a space. In larger rooms, or where several spaces connect, different points of interest can naturally draw the eye from one area to the next. This might be a piece of furniture, an artwork, a view through a doorway or an architectural detail. Rather than everything being taken in at once, these moments give the room a gentle sense of rhythm and a sense of progression, allowing the space to unfold gradually rather than all at once. The idea is not to create a statement for its own sake, but to give the room a centre. When this is achieved, everything else begins to align around it. The space feels more composed, and each element is understood more clearly in relation to the whole. A room does not require many moments of emphasis. Often, a single point of focus is enough. It provides clarity, allowing the rest of the space to remain calm and considered.
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Laid Bare: A Collection Shaped by Craft, Simplicity and Enduring Design
Born from years of designing interiors, Laid Bare is Studio Atkinson’s founding furniture collection. Explore the thinking behind the designs, the craftsmanship that defines each piece and the enduring philosophy that continues to shape the collection today.
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Studio Atkinson’s first printed fabric collection – the Woodland Rose
After over a year in development, we are delighted to introduce our first printed fabric collection, Woodland Rose. We often found that florals either felt traditional and decorative, or distinctly feminine. We wanted to create something that bridged this gap – a fabric that could move effortlessly between settings, and could feel smart and masculine in some contexts, or soft and feminine in others, depending on how it is used and the colourways chosen. To achieve this, we carefully and deliberately balanced the floral motif with an equally weighted stripe, and introduced bold colours to the striped part. This brings strength and structure to the design which helps in balancing the femininity. Likewise, the colour combinations were chosen to feel slightly unexpected, adding interest and a subtle tension that keeps the design from feeling overly decorative and helps to temper the “prettiness” of the floral. The collection is available in six colourways and is printed in England on a beautiful 100% linen cloth. We have already had great success with using Woodland Rose across a number of projects; for curtaining, headboards and upholstery – and more recently, paper-backed it in the Tobacco & Rust colourway and used it in a men’s study which looked absolutely fantastic!
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