Feel healthy, feel yourself, at home, comfortable and safe. Sustainability comes as second nature to this company and nature is a key aspect. We feel at ease and more healthy in a sustainable interior. From the office supplies to the timeless designs it is covered.
Sustainability saves the world, Design can save the world. From the planet that we call home to our own minds and bodies, responsible decisions are an obvious choice.
Having studied sustainability in depth we can advise on Furniture Fixtures and Equipment decisions. The most suitable layout, lighting and more is advised with long-term practicality considered. The designs are made to last.
Ellen Utley Interiors have been recognised and awarded for practicing sustainable methods.
A few examples include use of natural recycled stationary in the office, little printing and remote meetings or travel via motorcycle.
Product advice ensures clean healthy air and a clean conscience for our Clients. We offer advice on work ensuring the health of your property when relevant for example ideas around damp in a property. Lime plasters are advised for any property avoiding concrete and cement at all costs. Client's existing items are kept where possible and if not, we suggest selling for re-use. Suppliers are checked for locality. Where possible natural materials are recommended (responsibly sourced). As a last resort we look for a very long lasting item if it is not close-loop recyclable. Also recycled plastics are a last resort.
And there is more! Through the consultations, layout, textures, objects and more we make you feel great. We make your home life a pleasure. This is sustainable for our mental health and more.
CAN SUSTAINABLE INTERIOR DESIGN LOOK GOOD?
Sustainable design looks great and for longer! Sustainability is about making your home interior last longer. Natural pigments are more stable, natural materials are often longer lasting, more flexible and better tried and tested.
WHY BE SUSTAINABLE?
Not only will your health benefit, the other creatures on the planet but your future generations will thank you and you can sleep easy.
WHICH MATERIALS ARE UN-SUSTAINABLE?
Plastic, Cement, Concrete, Rare Timbers, Hybrids such as Quartz worktops, High VOC paints, High Water Use, Sourcing from afar, Overpriced, Underpriced..
WHICH MATERIALS ARE SUSTAINABLE?
Natural Lime, Responsibly sourced Timber such as Pine and Bamboo, Natural, Breathable, Low VOC Paint, Lime, Local Stone, Local Makers, Shopping Local, Re-use of materials, Re-claimed materials...
SOCIAL | ENVIRONMENTAL | ECONOMIC IMPACT
Sophie is very professional and she definitely knows her stuff. Her ideas are something else. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. You will not be disappointed with her services!
Houzz User
Sophie has been able to help us with the plans for our refurbished Kitchen / Diner. She listened to all our thoughts and ideas and worked with us collaboratively to achieve and end design which we all love.
Sophie was professional throughout, kept in regular contact and was always on hand if you had any questions.
We can't wait to get started on the work later this year, and bring her design to life! Already recommending her to friends and family - 5* job!
Holly Downing
John Owens Installer
I have worked with Sophie installing some of her really well designed kitchens so well designed in fact she has won awards.
It’s been rewarding seeing these well designed kitchens installed and making happy customers would definitely recommend.
Houzz User
From start to finish of my garage conversion I received friendly, honest and professional advice. I would highly recommend for efficiency and high standard. The input shows an excellent eye for details. I’m looking forward to my kitchen renovation.
Elaine Hughes
I required a designer to design, project manage and renovate a Grade II listed property including kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, dressing room, home office and lounge. Sophie was great from the very start - understanding my exact requirements and the needs of the property. I received meticulous and innovative designs, ideas I had never even considered. Communication was very thorough throughout the whole project and when finished I was 110% satisfied - everything was finished to a very high standard. I would absolutely recommend Sophie for any projects.
Robert Ingram
Sophie is very professional and she definitely knows her stuff. Her ideas are something else. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. You will not be disappointed with her services!
Houzz User
Sophie has been able to help us with the plans for our refurbished Kitchen / Diner. She listened to all our thoughts and ideas and worked with us collaboratively to achieve and end design which we all love.
Sophie was professional throughout, kept in regular contact and was always on hand if you had any questions.
We can't wait to get started on the work later this year, and bring her design to life! Already recommending her to friends and family - 5* job!
Holly Downing
John Owens Installer
I have worked with Sophie installing some of her really well designed kitchens so well designed in fact she has won awards.
It’s been rewarding seeing these well designed kitchens installed and making happy customers would definitely recommend.
Houzz User
From start to finish of my garage conversion I received friendly, honest and professional advice. I would highly recommend for efficiency and high standard. The input shows an excellent eye for details. I’m looking forward to my kitchen renovation.
Elaine Hughes
I required a designer to design, project manage and renovate a Grade II listed property including kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, dressing room, home office and lounge. Sophie was great from the very start - understanding my exact requirements and the needs of the property. I received meticulous and innovative designs, ideas I had never even considered. Communication was very thorough throughout the whole project and when finished I was 110% satisfied - everything was finished to a very high standard. I would absolutely recommend Sophie for any projects.
Robert Ingram
Sophie is very professional and she definitely knows her stuff. Her ideas are something else. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. You will not be disappointed with her services!
