Welcome to Studio QD
Known for their imaginative, intelligent, and original approach, Studio QD pushes the boundaries of design innovation while remaining rooted in an appreciation of aesthetics, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
About the founders
SQD founders, Jena Quinn and Lucy Derbyshire, collectively have decades of experience designing exclusive interiors for the world’s most discerning clientele around the globe through their own work and with Nicky Haslam. The founders are renowned for mastery of colour and scale with interiors which create luxury through comfort and effortless style.
The Studio QD story
SQD create a unique language for their clients, understanding that each person has an individual vision and preference. Equally, each interior is as individual as their owner, with light and layout creating new opportunities and discoveries.
It is the mastery of this crucial element, incorporating the clients own treasured elements with unique furniture and upholstery designs, which create interiors with a personality and life, comfort and easy elegance.
Our portfolio
Showcasing a diverse range of completed projects that reflect the studio's commitment to client dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and the creation of unique, stunning spaces.
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Bespoke British-made furniture
Every piece is meticulously crafted in England, drawing on the talents of numerous specialised workshops. Each Studio QD design incorporates a variety of local and traditional skills, producing exceptional pieces that excel in design, function, and craftsmanship.
JOURNAL
Where the design team shares the inspirations and trends that fuel the studio's creativity. Explore the latest design trends and celebrate the iconic figures who continue to inspire.
Jean Dunand
Jean Dunand’s legacy in interior design endures through his pioneering approach to blending traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, an influence that continues to resonate in contemporary design. His mastery of materials and innovative techniques, particularly in metalwork and lacquer, transformed not only the Art Deco movement but also established principles that remain foundational in today’s…
PublishedOctober 17, 2024Edited by
rattan – bringing the outdoors in for coastal interiors
Bringing “the outdoors in” is a technique repeated by designers and architects from the early designers of coastal interiors. Placing rattan furnishings in interiors is an excellent technique to bring the warmth and coastal ease into the home and one favoured by Michael Taylor, becoming a pivotal feature of his “California Look”.Installing furniture reserved largely…
PublishedOctober 17, 2024Edited by
A WHITE BACKDROP
This "all-white" approach essentially creates the brightest possible space imaginable.This approach comes with clear benefits. Using a single colour eliminates concerns about colour clashes or pattern coordination within the design. With white, there's virtually no risk of selecting a colour that might darken or shrink the room unintentionally. However, as with most design choices, there's…
PublishedAugust 8, 2024Edited by