A passion for design and a startling attention to detail.
Westmorland Gazette
James is passionate about how interiors affect peoples lives, their spirit and their moods.
Westmorland Gazette
James Mackie has a reputation for timeless interior designs that combine elegance with oppulent and dramatic accents. He enjoys work of every scale from one room to entire homes. 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 also works commercially and has been involved in award winning projects in the corporate sector and has gained national acclaim for his work in exclusive hotels. He designs mainly in North west England but has worked in homes across Britain and in Europe.
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 process and cost. we've always been really clear about this and it helps enormously"
His knowledge of classical decoration is complimented by his skills in specialist painting and gilding. James is a member of the Guild of Master Craftsmen and whether working in a contemporary or traditional context, his love of fine workmanship shows in every project and is reflected in the exquisite fabrics and other materials he uses.