Richard Grafton Interiors was founded in 2012 as Richard genuinely felt that it was the missing piece in the Yorkshire interiors marketplace. After many years in the interior design business Richard felt the time was right to realise his vision of creating remarkable spaces in homes and businesses across the UK and internationally with a team of talented and experienced designers.

Eve’s interior design career began with a printed textiles and surface pattern design course at Leeds College of Art. Eve thrived on putting her creative flair to use and began producing hand painted designs for fashion and home products. Followed by a diploma in interior design Eve uses the natural world as her main inspiration and is drawn to all things colourful, textured and patterned.

Jess’s role is to coordinate the project schedules to ensure everything is in the correct place at the right time. Jess liaises with clients and the team to define project requirements and timescales to ensure everything is completed to the desired outcome of the client. Jess enjoys working with such an ambitious team, it is incredibly motivating.

Cath spent many years in the hospitality and retail sector delivering great quality product in an exceptional way. Cath has been able to combine her love of interiors with her love of making people happy at Richard Grafton Interiors. Cath is a fan of impressionism art and loves visiting galleries and exploring the architecture in different cities. She believes the home is important right from the front door to the garden.

Kim began her career in creative styling and visual merchandising for both the fashion and interiors worlds and has always had a passion for design. Her role now involves taking the creative lead on interior design projects of all shapes and sizes. For Kim it’s all about authenticity, because no two projects are ever the same.

Karen has been working in interior design for nearly 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the job. Karen enjoys working one on one as there really is no better way to get to know someone than to help design their home. Karen’s personal design style would be classical with a modern twist, a home should keep evolving.

Ben is a Product Design graduate and gained experience in the manufacturing sector, whereby he was shortlisted as a finalist for the Young Manufacturer of the Year 2017. Ben’s current role as a designer is to deliver high quality designs, visuals and working drawings for clients whether it be a bathroom design, or a full house renovation.

Ashlea’s interior design career started when she graduated with an interior architecture and design degree. Ashlea loves classic contemporary interiors with a softer palette, bringing in more traditional aspects but also playing around with quirkier modern pieces too. She often does oil paintings in her spare time and wanted to bring this aspect of her personality into a working environment.

Fran completed a degree & a BArch in Architecture, as well as an Interior and 3D design qualification and has worked for over 25 years in the property industry. Fran has gained a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience and now works as part of the showroom team to help clients create beautiful homes.

Rebecca graduated in product design with engineering. Rebecca’s preferred style uses a neutral base with pops of colour and quirky products which nod to sustainable design through resourcing and materials. Rebecca is passionate about creating unique spaces and loves how a room can influence our psychology through colour & texture.

Victoria joined the RGI team after completing a degree in interior design and then working in soft furnishings for a number of years. Although she loves all things interiors, her greatest passion is fabric. Victoria enjoys putting unusual textures and colours together to create something unique.

Milly spends a lot of time working in the 3 showrooms, getting to know our customers and building the retail side of the business. Milly joins the team on buying trips around the world, helping to source new products and trends to bring back to the showroom. Milly loves working alongside all of the designers and although the team is growing, she explains the business ethos is all about family values.

Donna has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the interior design industry, having started out making bespoke soft furnishings and then 25 years at James Brindley in Wetherby. Donna loves all elements of design with a particular passion for fabrics. Her versatile approach, understanding of varying styles & attention to detail mean clients return, time & time again.