About
Our studio based in the beautiful Ribble Valley, but we work all over. We're super friendly and aim to make the process delightful and interesting. Our vision is simple: to collaborate with clients who share our unwavering appreciation for exceptional design, who recognise that investing in quality is a celebration of life's finer aspects and who understand the significance of every detail and the dedication, talent and craftsmanship behind creating something of beauty.
We start every project focusing on layout, lifestyle and practicalities to ensure the foundations are correct. However, the heart of Magpye Creative Interiors beats with a spirit of innovation and a zest for the extraordinary. We revel in the art of mixing styles to create spaces that spark joy and surprise, and which significantly will have a longevity remaining fresh, relevant, and adaptable over time. Every project is a canvas of opportunity, a new chapter in our love affair with design. We work with the best best brands and visit Europe's trade shows to curate an eclectic array of design wonders. From the unexpected to the extraordinary, we present to our clientele a world of possibilities they may never have envisioned.
Our journey is fuelled by a love for the artistry that turns houses into homes and spaces into sanctuaries. With over a decade of experience in the design industry, we've honed our expertise in curating bespoke design solutions that speak volumes about your personality, preferences, and aspirations.
If our service sounds interesting explore our website and get in touch to arrange a discovery call.
‘I love creating Interiors that make my Client’s hearts flutter; thats done with imagination and a touch of daring.’
Katie Longshaw-Pye
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Katie has a unique background which offers a fresh and alternative take on her work in the Interior Design industry. Prior to setting up her studio, Magpye Creative Interiors, Katie worked for over a decade in the creative industry: notably at the world's most luxurious stores Harrods as a Senior Visual Stylist, then as creative manager of Selfridges for the whole store.
Katie was headhunted by Harrods, and as part of the interiors and world famous windows team was trusted to create schemes and select, style and present home, furniture and fashion for the worlds most luxurious brands to the most discerning clients. Selfridges was the next stage in her career as the Store Creative Manager; overseeing a team and the design of new departments. In a highly competitive fast paced industry she was trusted to envision and create high spec magical experiences and displays.
After moving to live in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire, Katie launched Magpye Creative Interiors; an Interior Design service for homes and businesses. Katie along with her Swiss partner love travelling to absorb the best in art, craft and architecture.
Office with a view
WHALLEY
We're lucky enough to have the most fabulous view of the Whalley viaduct from the studio. A studio curated with our treasure trove library boasting a rich array of samples – from tiles, fabrics, flooring, wallpapers, surfaces, marble, veneer, paint and many product reference books.
Our shelves hold not just materials, but the keys to transformation – surfaces that beg to be caressed, marble that evokes timeless elegance, veneer that tells tales of craftsmanship, and hues of paint that hold the promise of metamorphosis.
In the realm of ever-evolving interior design, Katie stands as an ardent seeker of innovation. A dedicated pilgrim, she embarks on regular journeys to the heart of design meccas, like London's Chelsea Harbour, where trends are born. With each visit expanding her samples and knowledge.
Sourcing
ALL OVER
We invest vast large amounts of time visiting showrooms and trade shows across the UK and Europe. From Decorex in London, to Maison et Objet n Paris, and visit the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour as often as possible.
We're on a mission to stay on top of ’what’s new’, learn from the industry’s best, to test out and feel ‘the goods’, and to find the best trade suppliers to work with. We’ve then laboriously catalogued the brands and our favourite inspiring products so that these can be presented to Clients.
We have a few articles on our blog documents some of our trips.
Just some of the brands we love
Trade Partners
We work closely with a variety of craftsmen and artisans to design and produce custom unique products for clients; window treatments, accessories, art, furniture, upholstery, metalwork, woodwork, and so on. We’ve built a strong relationship with select trusted suppliers that we repeatedly use, however invariably pivot to our little black book when when want something a little different and know just who is right for the job. These are super talented experts in their field; and we can discuss in detail how (with the right budget) we can get anything we desire made.
‘When designing a space, my design philosophy revolves around the art of tension. I am drawn to the interplay between elements, seeking to orchestrate a visual story that leaves an impression. However, when united in this space, they come together to form a harmonious and captivating whole. It is within this harmonious tension that the true essence of the space unfolds, inviting a sense of intrigue and delight in equal measure..’
Why the name?
One of a few nicknames for Katie among her friends was 'Magpie', which was derived from her keen eye for the dazzling and unusual; just one of many qualities that made her successful stylist. Then, of course with her last name 'Pye' this wasn't an opportunity to miss.
Some of Katie's favourite Harrods windows
The dream job; a jobs thousands would have snatched my hand off for, and I had landed it! Working at Harrods was certainly eye opening; I was introduced to design, brands and luxury beyond my wildest dreams, and I got to work with the most talented team and designers. The windows team is world renown and Here's a few windows that we designed and installed during my time there. From glamorous homeware, to magical Christmas, to food campaigns we go to be incredibly creative.
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