Interior Design | Interior Architecture | Spatial Planning |
Designing around people, not convention
WHAT WE BELIEVE - Thoughtful design has the power to elevate not just a space, but the way you experience it.
At Making Spaces, we believe a home should feel as good as it looks. Not created for show, but carefully considered for everyday life. A home that reflects your needs, supports your lifestyle, and connects you to your environment can bring a sense of calm, balance, and wellbeing.
"Karen took my ramblings and vague brief and developed them into an exquisite design, and I now find I have a room that almost feels like it gives me a hug every time I walk in."
M. Owen - Harrogate Coach House
"The title of 'interior designer' really doesn't do Karen justice - she is so so much more than that."
C. Davidson - The Collingham Project
WHAT WE DO - Observe, translate and connect people with place
Making Spaces offers a personal, client-led design service for those seeking something considered and individual. We take time to understand how you live, what you value - creatively interpreting your brief whilst respecting the period of the property and fabric of the building. Combining expertise in interior design and spatial planning with a unique understanding of movement and human behaviour, Making Spaces creates homes with both form and function.
"I've always viewed the home as a living entity, another family member; they age and change just like we do." - Karen Knox, Making Spaces
"Asking Karen to work on our project was one of the best decisions we've made. From the outset, she showed an amazing understanding of space, design, and functionality, and skilfully blended the old features of the house with new timeless design."
K. Nicholson - The Park View Project
WE SPECIALISE IN - Noticing things that others don't
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Spatial planning and interior architecture for renovations, extensions, and bespoke homes
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Environmentally conscious design with an emphasis on longevity and sustainability, including Passive House principles
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Biophilic and anthropological approaches that connect people, place, and purpose
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Interiors rooted in authenticity, integrity, and personality
"Karen is a superb interior designer, but it goes way beyond that, she's a space planner, a translator, a project manager and a phenomenal seeker of great design ideas that matched what we needed in our home."
N. Roach - The Eco House Project
Since founding Making Spaces in 2015, Karen has won Best of Houzz awards for 12 consecutive years with her work being featured in several publications, including The Sunday Times Home, Livingetc, The Telegraph, The iPaper, Homes and Gardens, several online features including Houzz, MADE.COM, Apartment Therapy, Mad About the House alongside TV features on BBC1, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
