SERVICES

Designing homes that feel considered, calm and personal. From full renovations to individual rooms, each project responds to how you live, balancing layout, light and materials to create spaces that are both practical and quietly inspiring.
Designing commercial spaces that reflect your identity and support the way you work. Whether office, retail or mixed-use, the focus is on clarity, flow and function—creating environments that feel coherent, purposeful and easy to navigate day to day.
Designing hospitality environments that feel welcoming, atmospheric and intuitive. From boutique hotels to restaurants and bars, each space is shaped through light, material and layout to create a strong sense of place and a memorable experience.

A bar with shelves of various bottles of alcohol, wine, and glasses, yellow cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a window with plants and glassware.

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN

View of a bedroom through a partially open green door, showing a bed with a patterned red, black, and white bedspread, a pillow with red and white stripes, a framed artwork of green pears on a pink background on the wall, and a pink and cream striped wallpaper.

Swatches of red, pink, and green paint smeared on a surface.

Each project is an opportunity to create something distinctive and deeply personal.

Our projects vary in scale—from full renovations to online or in person colour consultations—shaped by what each space needs. Founded by Russell Loughlan, the studio is known for a layered, intuitive approach, bringing together colour, antiques and contemporary pieces to create interiors that feel both composed and unexpected.

Each project begins with how a space should feel to live in. The process is collaborative and evolving, allowing ideas to take shape over time—mixing old with new, refining detail and atmosphere—resulting in spaces that feel personal, distinctive and full of life.

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THE APPROACH

At The House On Dolphin Street, every project begins with a conversation. I take time to understand not just your space, but the life you live within it — your passions, your collections, the things that make you. From that first consultation through to the final finishing touches, I'll guide you through every stage, creating a space that is entirely and unmistakably yours.

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Getting to know you

Every project starts with listening. I want to understand the rhythm of your days — how you live, what you love, and what you’ve collected along the way. It’s only by truly getting to know you, your tastes and your aspirations that I can begin to shape a home that feels genuinely personal. This first conversation is the foundation everything else is built upon.

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Concept Development

With a clear sense of who you are, I develop a bespoke design concept rooted in your personality, your values, and your way of living. Every decision — from palette to proportion — is made with intention and purpose. I work closely with you, carefully refining ideas until the vision feels entirely right and we have a good foundation to work from.

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Design & Sourcing

This is where vision becomes tangible. I’ll guide you through a considered edit of custom furnishings, bespoke fabrics, and carefully chosen vintage finds, each selected to sit beautifully within the wider concept. I work with skilled artisans and trusted makers whose craft I admire, ensuring every piece is chosen with care, purpose and with conviction.

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Project Execution

This is where everything comes together. I coordinate craftsmen and contractors, oversee the arrival of bespoke pieces, and remain closely involved throughout the entire installation process. The details matter as much at the end as they do at the beginning — my aim is for your finished home to feel like it could never have looked any other way.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

A collage of interior design materials and decor, including a brass wall sconce with a beige lampshade, a white globe wall light, marble and solid color tiles, a potted plant with green leaves, a wooden sample, a striped woven rug, and a brass table lamp.

Designing homes that feel considered, calm and personal. From full renovations to individual rooms, each project responds to how you live, balancing layout, light and materials to create spaces that are both practical and quietly inspiring.
Designing commercial spaces that reflect your identity and support the way you work. Whether office, retail or mixed-use, the focus is on clarity, flow and function—creating environments that feel coherent, purposeful and easy to navigate day to day.
Designing hospitality environments that feel welcoming, atmospheric and intuitive. From boutique hotels to restaurants and bars, each space is shaped through light, material and layout to create a strong sense of place and a memorable experience.
Our colour consultancy service takes the stress out of choosing colours, giving you confidence and a beautifully curated palette tailored to your home.
Available both at home and online, our Online Colour Consultation is perfect for smaller interior or exterior projects, offering expert advice from the comfort of your home. Consultations are held via video call, starting from one hour with optional extensions. We’ll help you choose colours and wallpapers that complement your property’s style and architecture. Each scheme is carefully tailored using an extensive range of colour and wallpaper collections to create a look that’s uniquely yours.
How it works
Simply book your one-hour virtual appointment at a time that suits you, then send us photos, room dimensions, and any details about the areas you'd like help with beforehand. During the consultation, we'll discuss your ideas, get to know your style and needs, and explore colour and design solutions together — all from the comfort of your own home.

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A fireplace area with blue and gray striped wallpaper, five ceramic jugs on the mantel, and a modern wooden chair with a looped design in front of the fireplace. A framed picture is hung above the jugs. There is also a black wooden chair to the left of the fireplace on a wooden floor.

COLOUR CONSULTANCY

Colour with confidence, a tailored palette for your home.

Available both at home and online, our Online Colour Consultation is perfect for smaller interior or exterior projects, offering expert advice from the comfort of your home. Consultations are held via video call, starting from one hour with optional extensions. We’ll help you choose colours and wallpapers that complement your property’s style and architecture. Each scheme is carefully tailored using an extensive range of colour and wallpaper collections to create a look that’s uniquely yours.

How it works
Simply book your one-hour virtual appointment at a time that suits you, then send us photos, room dimensions, and any details about the areas you'd like help with beforehand. During the consultation, we'll discuss your ideas, get to know your style and needs, and explore colour and design solutions together — all from the comfort of your own home.