Philippa Lance Interior Design is a design-led, client-focused interior design studio based in North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, working with private homeowners across Yorkshire, the wider UK and Europe.
The studio specialises in luxury residential interiors — elegant, comfortable and beautifully refined spaces shaped with clarity, care and a deep understanding of how people live.
Every project begins with attentive listening. Philippa’s approach is thoughtful and non-prescriptive; each design is guided by the architecture of the home, the client’s lifestyle and the atmosphere they want to create. Her work is rooted in considered materials, balanced palettes and a calm, timeless aesthetic.
Working from her studio in North Ferriby, Philippa welcomes clients into a curated, inspiring environment — a space with a library of fabrics, wallpapers and finishes, together with a comfortable area for reviewing concepts, exploring materials and discussing ideas. It offers a calm, creative setting in which projects naturally take shape.
HOW WE WORK
Every project begins with a conversation — understanding your home, your lifestyle, and the atmosphere you want to create. Philippa’s approach is collaborative and thoughtful, ensuring each design is shaped by the architecture of the property and the practical needs of the people who live there.
From the first ideas to the final touches, the studio curates a considered blend of materials, furnishings and finishes, sourced from prestigious European and British brands as well as exceptional artisan makers. The intention is always the same: to create interiors that feel elegant, functional and unmistakably individual.
Working closely with trusted trades and craftspeople, Philippa oversees every stage with care and precision, ensuring a calm, seamless experience for her clients. The result is a beautifully executed home — delivered with professionalism, warmth and a commitment to lasting quality.
FROM ALPINE TO CONTEMPORARYOur Looks
ALPINE & OUTDOOR LIVING
CONTEMPORARY
CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY
ECLECTIC & ARTFUL
Our Services
At Philippa Lance Interior Design, each project is bespoke — from the initial conversation through to final styling. The approach is tailored to suit the home, its architecture, and each client’s unique lifestyle, ensuring every space is both beautiful and highly functional.
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Every project begins with an hour-long home consultation to understand the client’s vision, the property’s character, and how the space is used. This stage involves taking a detailed brief and discussing ideas, priorities, and budget. Following this meeting, a written proposal is prepared for consideration.
Each design proposal is tailored to the individual project — there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Proposals outline the scope of work, predicted design time, and any associated fees, ensuring clarity before the design process begins.
If a client is located further afield or based abroad, remote consultations can be arranged where appropriate. -
Once the proposal has been agreed, the concept design stage begins. This is where your project starts to take visual form. Philippa develops initial ideas through mood boards, product selections, sketches, and visual presentations — defining the tone, palette, and direction of the design. A follow-up meeting allows both designer and client to review and refine these ideas, ensuring alignment before moving forward. CGI visualisations can be produced upon request at an additional cost, offering clients a detailed preview of the proposed design.
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Once the concept has been approved, the project moves into the design development stage — where ideas are translated into detailed plans and specifications. Philippa refines the design, finalises selections, and prepares comprehensive documentation for implementation. At this stage, orders are placed and procurement begins. Every element — from furniture and fabrics to finishes and fittings — is carefully managed to ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality. Project timelines are established, and communication remains open and transparent as the process moves smoothly toward installation.
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With all elements prepared and deliveries coordinated, this stage brings the design to life. Philippa oversees the installation process, liaising with trusted trades and suppliers to ensure every detail is executed with care and precision. From furniture placement to final styling, this phase transforms the design from concept to reality — a finished interior that reflects the original vision and feels effortlessly complete.
About Philippa
Philippa’s path into interior design began long before she founded her studio. With a lifelong passion for interiors, she first completed a BA (Hons) in Marketing and worked for a leading marketing agency — experience that strengthened her understanding of communication, client relationships and how people respond to their environments. She later re-studied to gain formal qualifications in interior design, training professionally and working with an established design studio before launching her own practice in 2013.
Her work has taken her throughout Europe, including projects in the French Alps, the South of France and Belgium, and she continues to travel regularly to suppliers in Italy and beyond to source exceptional materials and craftsmanship. Known for her warm, approachable manner, Philippa instinctively understands both people and place, creating interiors that feel elegant, personal and quietly timeless. As an Associate Member of the Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID), she brings creative intuition, technical expertise and a genuine love of her craft to every project.
