About Peony Designs

I’m Grace Bright, founder of Peony Designs: a UK-based interior design studio, freelance project management service, and boutique online homeware shop.

At heart, I’m an interior designer who loves the full journey - from early ideas and architectural context, right through to managing building sites and turning half-finished projects into fully formed, beautiful homes. I spend just as much time coordinating trades, programmes and problem-solving on site as I do sourcing fabrics, refining layouts and making design decisions. It’s this blend of design vision and site reality that sits at the core of Peony Designs.

My love of interiors is rooted in historic architecture and heritage design. I’ve studied interior design and historical interiors in depth, and I work comfortably with period, listed and character properties, where proportion, detailing and respect for the original building really matter. I also grew up surrounded by horses - which probably explains my love for layered, hardworking homes, natural materials and a bit of considered country character. If a space can handle muddy boots and look good, I’m interested.

Peony Designs began as an interior design studio and has grown into a curated homeware brand, offering an online shop filled with pieces hand selected to complement real interiors. From statement rugs and ikat lampshades to carefully chosen decorative pieces, everything is selected with an interior designer’s eye - nothing shouty, nothing throwaway, everything there for a reason.

Alongside this, bespoke design is a big part of what I do. I work directly with artisans to create one-of-a-kind Kilim and Jute rugs, designed exclusively for Peony Designs. These bespoke pieces allow clients to introduce something genuinely individual into their home - heritage techniques, modern colour, and no risk of seeing the same rug in someone else’s sitting room.

Whether I’m managing a build, designing an interior, curating homeware or creating bespoke rugs, my approach is always the same: calm, considered and practical, with just enough personality to keep things interesting.

Peony Designs is for people who want great design and something “a little bit Peony”.