James Mackie has a reputation for timeless interior designs that combine classic elegance with oppulent and dramatic accents. His work has featured in articles in House and Garden, Country Life, Design and Living, Architectural Digest, Period Living and Traditional Homes, and many regional publications. He enjoys work of every scale from one room to entire homes. He also works commercially and has been involved in award winning projects in the corporate sector and has gained national acclaim for his outside work in exclusive hotels.
He also likes offering free advice to visitors to the shop when he is there and concerns himself with making his services accessible and good value.
'Employing an Interior Designer can be daunting if you aren't sure how the whole thing works in terms of the process and the cost. We've always been really clear about this and it helps enormously'.
James Mackie is a designer who combines flair with attention to detail to create beautiful interiors.
He enjoys both traditional and contemporary projects and works very closely with clients to achieve comfortable, opulent and elegant environments with 'uplifting touches of drama'.
His knowledge of classical decoration is complemented by his renowned skills in specialist paint effects and gilding.
As a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen, his love of fine workmanship shows in every project and is reflected in the exquisite fabrics and other materials he uses.
James oversees all work undertaken by Mackies during the project including decoration, curtain making and soft furnishing, upholstery, building work and any necessary sub-contractors.
The Design Process
- Free consultation with James
- Preparation and presentation of sample boards suggesting colours, fabrics, paints, papers, specialist finishes, furniture, accessories etc.
- Preparation of a detailed budget
- Standard fee due on presentation of design
- Mackies schedules and oversees all work undertaken by our building and decorating teams
- Purchases on behalf of client require a 50% deposit
- James remains involved and ‘on call’ throughout
- The all important finishing touches complete the project
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