Frequently Asked Questions
Enquiries & Information
Harper Charles designs and delivers luxury residential interiors for private clients throughout the UK and internationally. While the studio is headquartered in the United Kingdom, commissions extend across Europe, the Middle East and further afield.
Prospective clients can enquire directly through our contact page or by contacting the studio. Following an initial discussion, we arrange a private consultation to better understand the property, project requirements and anticipated investment.
Yes. A digital lookbook is available upon request. Our team will share a curated selection of recent projects alongside further information about our process and services.
Payment terms are tailored to the scope of each commission. Typically, an initial design fee secures your project, followed by staged payments aligned with key milestones. Full details are provided within your proposal.
Harper Charles undertakes a limited number of commissions each year for prime private residences. Investment levels vary depending on the scope and complexity of each project. Individual room commissions typically begin from £100,000 following the design phase, whilst complete residences are assessed on a project-by-project basis and often represent a significantly higher level of investment.
Interior Design
Every project begins with a private consultation call, allowing us to understand your vision, lifestyle, spatial requirements, and align on an expected level of investment for the project.
Phase 1 – The Brief
Bespoke mood boards, curated palettes and considered spatial layouts establish the design direction, refined through a private site consultation and aligned investment framework.
Phase 2 – Design Development
Custom joinery and furniture designs are developed alongside architectural detailing, finishes and furnishings - supported by 2D drawings, comprehensive costings and photorealistic 3D visualisations.
Phase 3 – Presentation
Final CGI visuals, elevations and material palettes are presented for approval, alongside a complete cost summary - ready for manufacture.
Phase 4 – Technical Development
Our Project Management team leads detailed site surveys, technical drawings and scheduling, ensuring every bespoke element is resolved and approved for production.
Phase 5 - Manufacturing & Site Preparation
Approved pieces enter production while site works commence, preparing the space for installation.
Final Phase - Delivery & Completion
Installation, styling and final handover of the completed project.
Bespoke interior design involves creating an interior specifically for the client, property and lifestyle. Every layout, material, finish and furniture piece is carefully considered and selected to create a home that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
While many commissions involve complete private residences, Harper Charles is also commissioned to design individual spaces, including master suites, kitchens, dressing rooms, cinemas and entertaining areas.
Yes. Harper Charles delivers a fully managed interior service, overseeing every stage from concept design and procurement through to manufacture, delivery, installation and final styling.
Project timelines vary depending on scale and complexity. Smaller commissions may take several months, while complete residences often extend over a year. Each project is approached individually to ensure every detail receives the attention it deserves.
The studio primarily designs interiors for prime private residences, including country homes, penthouses, apartments, townhouses, new-build properties and private estates.
Harper Charles' approach is defined by unseen luxury. The studio's team - including founders, designers, project managers and specialist craftspeople - share hands-on experience across disciplines including upholstery, joinery and finishing. This foundation provides a deeper understanding of how interiors are not only designed, but made. Every decision is informed by craftsmanship, ensuring each home balances beauty, performance and longevity in equal measure.
As much or as little as desired. Some clients enjoy being closely involved throughout the creative process, while others prefer to entrust the project entirely to the studio. Harper Charles adapts to each client individually, ensuring every commission reflects both the practical requirements and personal identity of those who live within it.
Yes. Many Harper Charles clients return to commission additional rooms, bespoke furniture pieces or entirely new residences. The studio views each project as the beginning of a long-term relationship, often continuing to evolve and refine homes over many years.
Yes. Harper Charles regularly collaborates with architects, contractors, developers and specialist consultants, integrating seamlessly within wider project teams to ensure a cohesive and highly considered result.
Bespoke Furniture & Craftsmanship
Our bespoke furniture and joinery pieces are handcrafted in the United Kingdom by a carefully selected network of specialist artisans, workshops and manufacturers.
Unseen luxury is the principle upon which Harper Charles was founded. It refers to the craftsmanship, precision and integrity beneath the surface - the details many may never notice, but which define how an interior feels, performs and endures over time.
A hotel-inspired master suite recreates the atmosphere, comfort and refinement associated with the world's leading luxury hotels within a private residence, combining exceptional comfort with highly tailored design.
Philosophy
Harper Charles is recognised for creating highly considered interiors that balance craftsmanship, materiality and contemporary luxury. The studio is particularly known for its hotel-inspired master suites, bespoke joinery and refined design language.
For Harper Charles, luxury is quiet, considered and enduring. It is found in exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design and spaces that feel entirely personal to the people who live within them.
Our philosophy is rooted in restraint, craftsmanship and a deep respect for materials. Every interior is designed to feel timeless, intuitive and deeply personal - balancing beauty with longevity and performance.
Clients choose Harper Charles because of the studio's combination of creative vision, craftsmanship knowledge and highly personal approach. Every commission is approached with discretion, care and an unwavering commitment to detail.