John Stefanidis

"John Stefanidis Design Limited is one of the world's leading interior design practices. In 1967, John Stefanidis Design established his practice from a studio in Chelsea, London and has for over three decades kept the highest standard of traditional and innovative design, producing unique concepts for a discerning international client portfolio." He has the uncanny ability to design spaces in a wide variety of styles, from classical English, to traditional, to modern. John's portfolio is filled with gorgeous photos of homes he has designed all around the world. He also has a line of bespoke furniture and accessories for both home and garden, as well as a line of luxurious fabrics, many of which are featured below. (Thanks again Caroline of JS Fabrics for the email!)

"Style is not merely a method or theme but the intrinsic and instinctive manifestation of the makers spirit and nature."

"The combination of simplicity and luxury - maximum luxury in simple surroundings, not grand surroundings with little luxury."

"Harmony, comfort, restraint and a respect for the architectural character of a building and for the needs of those who rooms we design."

Shelley Gordon

Shelley Gordon is a San Francisco based interior designer. I found her website after looking at previous years San Francisco Showcase rooms. The site contains only contact details and portfolio pictures with no hint of a profile but you don't need it when you look at these delightful rooms. Shelley has a wonderful sense of colour. There is a whimsy to her work. Sophisticated yes but family friendly and fun loving.

Images from Shelley Gordon Interior Design

Shelly Reihl David

This is one of my favourite vignettes. It's the work of Shelly Reihl David. We've featured one or two of these images before. It's time to take a closer look at her portfolio. The scope of her firm's work ranges from dramatic European and Italian decor to the look of modern Hollywood glamour in a contemporary setting. Her rooms are glamorous and sophisticated and the use of colour is inspirational. At the same time these are livable spaces that have a sense of fun as well as drama.

Images from Shelly Reihl David

Soucie Horner

Shea Soucie and Martin Horner are the principals of the Chicago design firm Soucie Horner. Specializing in high-end residential interior architecture and design, Soucie Horner focuses on creating an environment that refines their client's lifestyle through design. "The goal of the Soucie Horner, Ltd. design philosophy is to design beautiful environments that complement the interior architecture of the homes which create spaces that best represent the lifestyle needs of each individual client." Whether deco, eclectic, tribal or rustic their style showcases the lushness that layering brings to a space. Vignettes and groupings. Textiles and object d'art.

Images from Soucie Horner

Leonie Brown

Leonie Brown worked for designers and fabric houses in both London and New York before setting up her own company Leonie Brown Interiors in 2002. Her team is innovative and young with backgrounds in fine art, furniture and design. The rooms are elegant, sophisticated, textural. Modern with a trad twist at times and at others sleek, crisp and contemporary. With a shop and design studio in London and a New York Studio on Fifth Avenue Leonie covers both sides of the pond. While you're at her site don't miss her collection of hand embroidered and hand printed fabrics and wallpapers which are inspired by archive designs sourced from all over the world.

Images from Leonie Brown