KINDLY

KINDLY is a Cotswold interior design studio creating refined, organic spaces. We design thoughtful homes that balance beauty, function and sustainability.

Rooted in nature, we design layered, sustainable homes with timeless warmth, texture and function. KINDLY is a UK interior design studio creating refined, organic spaces rooted in nature.

28/05/2026

Yesterday we spent the day at the at Estelle Manor, and came away feeling really thoughtful about what wellness can mean in everyday life.

There were brilliant talks, delicious food, generous conversations and a room full of fantastic, inspiring women.

What stayed with us most was the reminder that wellness should not feel difficult, performative or out of reach. It is shaped by how we care for our bodies, of course, but also by our environment, our relationships and the rhythm of our everyday lives.

At KINDLY, this is something we think about often. A home has such a quiet but powerful role in how we feel. The light we wake up to, the materials we live with, the way a room allows us to rest, gather, move, cook, host or simply pause. These things all matter.

Wellbeing is not only something we practise outside the home. It is something our homes can gently support every day.

Thank you to , and for hosting such a considered day, to and for the thoughtful conversations, and to and for the wellness workshops.

27/05/2026

The quickest way to spoil a period home is to make it feel too perfect.

When working with an older house, there are a few things we always approach with care. It can be tempting to smooth out every surface, remove practical storage in the name of openness, or choose finishes that feel fresh in isolation but too sharp against the architecture.

Lighting matters enormously too, especially in older rooms where natural light can behave differently throughout the day. And often, the slightly odd details, the wonky corners, awkward proportions or unexpected features, are exactly what give the house its charm.

The aim is not to perfect a home beyond recognition. It is to help it work beautifully for modern life, while still feeling entirely like itself.

24/05/2026

A period house does not need to be frozen in time.

But before you change it, it is worth taking the time to understand it properly.

How the light moves through the rooms. Which spaces are genuinely useful. Where the proportions feel right, and where the house is quietly asking for something better.

The best updates to period and character homes are not about stripping everything back or recreating the past.
They are about helping the house work beautifully for modern life, while protecting the details, atmosphere and sense of place that made you fall for it in the first place.

20/05/2026

Beautiful homes rarely begin with perfect certainty.

They begin with good questions, honest priorities and a clear understanding of how the home needs to support the people living in it.

At KINDLY, we help clients move from scattered ideas to a thoughtful, practical plan, creating homes that feel warm, layered, personal and considered.

Especially in places like the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire, where older houses often come with quirks, history and plenty of moving parts, clarity at the beginning makes all the difference.

Planning a renovation or redesign? Book a call via the link in bio or send us a DM

17/05/2026

In our first conversation, we are not just asking what you want your home to look like.

Of course, the look matters. But before we get there, we want to understand how the house needs to work for you.

Where does the morning rush happen?
Where do people naturally gather?
What room gets avoided?
What do you wish felt easier?
Are you hosting every weekend, or craving somewhere to properly switch off after a long day?

These answers tell us a lot about you, more than a Pinterest board ever can.

They help us understand the rhythm of your home, the bits that are working, the bits that are quietly frustrating you, and the moments that could feel much better with the right design behind them.

Tell us, what is one thing you wish felt easier at home?

14/05/2026

Before you hire an interior designer, it is worth asking a few useful questions.

Not to make the process feel serious or intimidating, but to help you feel clear, confident and properly supported from the start.

Who is making which decisions?
What is included in the scope?
How are architects and trades involved?
How often will you hear from the studio?
What happens if the project changes?

For Cotswolds homes, especially those with older buildings, trusted local trades and lots of moving parts, these conversations really matter.

The right studio will bring calm to the process, clarity to each stage and confidence that your home is being considered with care.

Save this if you are planning a renovation.

24/04/2026

A quick visit to workshop to see our new desks being made.
There's something so satisfying about seeing a piece at the stage; the collaboration between designer and craftsman really is the key to creating beautiful objects.

21/04/2026

A small guest room should feel restful, not cramped.

We crafted bespoke built-in headboards and fitted wardrobes to make the most of every inch of this compact room, keeping sightlines calm and the floor clear. Pendant lights free up the bedside and provide perfect task light, while integrated switches come as standard. The room ends up tactile and layered, quietly calm and clutter free.

17/04/2026

A design decision we always start with: choose materials in the light you live with.

Colour, texture and finish change depending on the time of day and the direction of light. A paint that reads warm in the morning can look flat by evening. A fabric that feels soft in the studio might look harsh against a stone hearth. So rather than guessing, we bring samples into the space and see them properly.

At the studio we build a materials table and test boards, view them in morning and evening light and handle every sample to check scale, weight and weave. We consider performance and maintenance and whether a piece will age beautifully.

It’s a simple rule that makes a big difference. When materials are chosen like this, the whole home reads as calm, considered and genuinely lived in.

Start with a short discovery call. We’ll learn about your project and arrange a studio viewing to explore materials that suit your brief.

13/04/2026

Meet Mary-Ann, our procurement manager and the steady hand behind every KINDLY project.

She makes sure your investment is spent wisely, negotiating with makers and suppliers and securing high-quality pieces that retain their value.

Working alongside our warehouse team, Mary-Ann coordinates global logistics, organising and consolidating shipments, managing lead times, customs and insurance, and scheduling deliveries and installers so everything arrives and is installed when it should be.

Her calm practicality and meticulous care are what let our clients relax and trust the process. We couldn’t do it without her.

Address

Bear Court, 34 Lower High Street
Burford
OX184RR

Telephone

+447767485376

Website

http://interiorsbykindly.co.uk/

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