Colefax and Fowler
Founded in the 1930s, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler stands as Great Britain's longest-established interior decorating firm, epitomizing the English country house aesthetic for nearly a century. Sibyl Colefax's pioneering approach—effortlessly blending old with new, and luxurious with humble—has become the hallmark of the firm's relaxed, inviting, and deeply comfortable interiors. This philosophy is currently interpreted by a team of five decorators, supported by an architectural interior designer, who continue to craft spaces that are both timeless and personal.
The firm's relocation from their iconic Mayfair showroom, home to Nancy Lancaster’s famed Yellow Room, to Pimlico Road marked the beginning of a new era. Today, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler adeptly balances the creation of 21st-century interiors with the restoration of historic buildings. Their diverse portfolio includes commissions ranging from Britain's most notable stately homes to modern city apartments, American ranches, European ski chalets, and Caribbean beach houses. They have also designed boardrooms, restaurants, yachts, and private jets, catering to a discerning clientele that spans royalty, celebrities, business leaders, and creatives.
Each of the six interior decorators works independently, bringing distinctive expertise to their projects, while benefiting from collaborative knowledge exchange within the firm. Clients can select a designer who aligns with their vision, confident in the firm's unwavering commitment to high standards. The collaborative process is both enjoyable and rewarding, ensuring that each project is tailored with meticulous attention to detail to meet individual requirements. The result is interiors that are not only visually stunning and deeply comfortable but also, crucially, entirely personal, embodying subtle, unobtrusive luxury.