Profile
Kitty-lynne Edwards-Jones / Kitty-lynne Jones Interior Design
Kitty-Lynne has been established as a freelance interior designer for nearly 20 years, working from studio premises in London W1 and Brighton. She offers a friendly personal design service, and has a reputation for originality, care and quality in all her work.
She firmly believes in the importance of establishing a rapport and trust with her clients, also having the flexibility and understanding of their ideas enabling them to be transformed into reality. Her design philosophy is simple - always listen to the client.
In terms of style, Kitty embraces both contemporary and classical. She specialises in the creation of timeless interiors, with imaginative use of space and colour to create a light relaxing environment and 'a breath of fresh air'.
Strong emphasis is placed on conservation and restoration. Awareness of light and space, structure and proportion are of primary importance, with attention to architectural & detailed decoration, thus enhancing the individuality of a building and bringing out its full potential, often with a contemporary feel.
Kitty's specialist interest is in the 'Arts & Crafts' and 'Art Deco' period. The 'Times' magazine featured Kitty in 'House style', an illustrated article entitled 'Thirties something's', focusing on suburban house style between the wars and the current trend towards the clean lines and unclutted look of the art deco period.
She can undertake small or large projects in a practical or advisory capacity, and will provide her own team of contractors but is equally happy to oversee client's own builders on site.
Scaled drawings - floor plans & elevations, are drawn up as required.
Specialist craftsman can be sought to provide exquisitely made 'One off' pieces of furniture.
Kitty-Lynne also provides a 'turn key' service, providing a comprehensive furnishing package for luxury rental apartments - from a single sofa to a complete unified scheme.
Budgets and time scales are carefully met - restricted budgets are a challenge!
Kitty also assists clients in the selection and purchasing of antique and collectable items of furniture and effects
A consultancy service is available at an hourly rate.
PREVIOUS COMMISSIONS/DESIGN WORK (Corporate & Private) INCLUDE:
* Daily Telegraph House & Garden Fair, Olympia. Designed roomset. Stand sponsored by 'Dulux' paint.
*Georgian Town House, London, SW1. Complete refurbishment. While a contemporary feel was achieved using strong colours & paint finishes, architectural features & period detailing were restored.
* Penthouses & apartments in London (new developments - Berkley Homes; St George's), Berners St, W1., Little Britain, (Nr Bart's Hospital), EC1; Docklands, St. Johns Wood.
* Exclusive Lingerie shop (Aimi McDonald, actress), Chelsea. Interior designed/total refurbishment & structural alteration. Custom built units. Specialist painted French furniture & gilt cherubs for a touch of theatricality!
* VIP room - 'Prince of Wales Theatre' (Phantom of the Opera).
* British Red Cross Association Training Centre, Dining Room.
* Front of House displays - 'The Canterbury Tales', Garrick Theatre.
* Contemporary Bathroom - David Prest BBC radio 'Going Places'.
* Snape Associates - Basement 2 bedroom apartment. Contemporary refurbishment.
* Thomas Howell Group - Interior Design penthouse, Docklands.
* Century 21 Estate Agents, Kensington - complete refurbishment.
* 1930's interior consultation - 4 bedroom apartment, Westcliff, Bournemouth.
* Pavement Vaults, Pimlico. Children's den/play area. Nautical theme.
* International Records Management Trust, Clerkenwell - window treatment 4 floors offices in listed Georgian town house.
* Solicitors office and Reception Area. Dawson Mason & Carr, Regent Street, London
* New Venture Theatre', Brighton. Victoria Theatre. Public area - Refurbish all reception and front of house areas to meet health & safety regulations.
* Large Edwardian House. Client: Jane Horrocks (actress). Design consultant.
Child's bedroom in Edwardian style
* Hello Magazine - photo shoot with Melinda Messinger for 'Pringles' crisps.
* Regency property, Brighton. Formerly a residence of Napoleon's son.
Structural alteration, working with the conservation team, required planning permission and listed building consent.
RECENT WORK / PROJECTS
TV - Carol Vorderman's 'Better Homes'. Senior designer episode 5 Living room/reception scheme - total transformation with added conservatory.
TV - Granada Breeze Manchester. Senior interior design consultant with demonstration
Lecture & Campaign to list Sir Edwin Lutyens house 'White Lodge', Roedean, Sx.
PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
* IDDA FANTASY FASHION GALA - GOLD AWARD WINNER
Originally from a theatrical background, Kitty could not resist the challenge to design and make a fantasy fashion costume for this exciting and unusual event. She was delighted to win the Gold Award for design excellence for 'The Human Tassel'.
*City & Guilds advanced qualification in 'Specialist Decorative Paint Techniques'.
PUBLICATIONS & FEATURES :
Bonhams 'Period Design' March 2011Auction catalogue double page feature outlining interest in antiques
West End Extra - March 2011 article: Former Georgian Workhouse and inspiration for Dicken's 'Oliver Twist' - campaign gained listed status saving building from the hand of the developers
Sunday Telegraph - Sept. 2001 (by Nigel Nicholson) - Campaign for listing Sir Edwin Lutyens House 'White Lodge' Roedean, Sussex (built for Lady Sackville, Nigel Nicholson's grandmother)
'Argus' newspaper, Brighton. Featuring (listing) - Sir Edwin Lutyens - 'White Lodge'
Carol Vorderman's 'Better Homes' Granada 'The Ultimate Home Improvement Book' - tied to the major TV series.
idFX Magazine - 'Child's Play' Feb 2000.
Ideal Home Magazine, January 1998.
Granada TV - Fantasy costume 'The Human Tassel'.
The Birmingham Clothes Show Live - The Human Tassel'.
London Portrait.
The Times Saturday supplement.
Financial Times.
Homeflair Magazine - 'Tips From The Top'.
* Kitty has undertaken the Association's Continued Professional Development programme and has concentrated in part on BIDA's diverse Winter Workshops.