How to create a modern Georgian design scheme: Timeless elegance with a unique twist

Modern Georgian, Reimagined
Quiet luxury. Soulful restraint. Designed to be felt, not flaunted.

There’s a version of Georgian design that feels heavy, predictable., too polished to breathe. This isn’t that.

This is Modern Georgian stripped back to its essence still anchored in proportion and symmetry, but softened through tactile materials, sculptural shapes, and natural light. It’s thoughtful, intimate and deeply grounded. Because unseen doesn’t mean unfelt.

If you’re drawn to spaces that balance tradition with quiet rebellion, read on.

1. Work With the Bones, Not Against Them

Modern Georgian design starts with honouring what already exists, tall ceilings, gentle curves, and clean symmetry. But instead of over-dressing these features, we let them breathe.

This approach lets the architecture hold presence without overpowering, every choice supports the structure and nothing screams.

2. Let Neutrals Speak a Softer Language

This isn’t your standard neutral palette, we’re talking about shades that sit between sand, chalk, oat, and stone paired with occasional hits of soft green, warm brown, or blackened bronze for depth.

These tones don’t try to impress, they settle into the space, they allow texture, form, and silhouette to take centre stage.

3. Layer Texture Like a Story Unfolding

In a scheme this restrained, texture becomes everything. Rough plaster walls, textural rugs, sheer linen curtains, curved-edge ceramics, slubby upholstery, raw woods.

The magic is in the mix. Layered texture is what keeps the design from falling flat it adds weight, memory, emotion.

4. Blend Classic and Contemporary Forms

A Modern Georgian space doesn’t cling to one era. You’ll find antique mirrors next to graphic black furniture. A 1920s pendant above a handmade ceramic bowl. An original fireplace holding space for a sculptural reading chair. This balance of old and new creates tension and tension creates interest.
It’s not about matching. It’s about meeting.

5. Warm Brass, Bronze, and Stone Accents

Metal and stone are your materials of contrast., not flashy, not perfect, but honest.

Brushed brass taps in the bathroom, textured limestone countertops, a patinated wall sconce that throws shadow instead of glare. These touches are what give Modern Georgian its depth. They bring quiet drama, thoughtful restraint.

6. Light, Shadows, and the Spaces Between

In this kind of home, lighting is never just practical it’s emotional. You feel it in the corners and on the staircase, through the softly diffused glow of an opal pendant.

This is where unseen doesn’t mean unfelt becomes reality. A space like this holds silence beautifully.

Why It Works

Modern Georgian design works because it doesn’t try too hard.
It trusts the architecture and it lets materiality do the talking. It honours history without being held hostage by it.

It’s a space for people who care about how things feel more than how they look For those who want meaning, not performance.

If you’re ready to create a home that speaks in quiet tones but leaves a lasting impression this is your sign. Let’s build a space that reflects your values, holds your energy, and whispers your story into every room.

Amy’s Edit x Vinterior: If I Curated a Drop, This Would Be It

If I had my own Vinterior drop, this is exactly what it would look like: soulful, layered, quietly powerful. Every piece chosen not just for its aesthetic, but for the feeling it evokes. This is vintage curation through the lens of Unseen Doesn’t Mean Unfelt. Not just pretty pieces to fill a space, but the pieces that stop you in your tracks, anchor a room, and leave you thinking about them long after.

This is what I’d put in your home if you gave me the keys.

Statement Seating

Not just a place to perch. These are the kinds of chairs and sofas that bring weight and soul to a room. Slouchy velvet, aged leather, sculptural forms that somehow manage to feel both quiet and bold. The kind of piece you build a room around.

"You don’t just sit in these, you arrive."

Lighting with Soul

This is where I get emotional. Lighting is everything. And vintage lighting? That’s emotional architecture. Think pleated silk, heavy brass, smoked glass, the stuff that casts a glow rather than just illuminating a space. These are the pieces that shift a room from fine to unforgettable.

"Switch the light on, shift the frequency."

Pieces with Past Lives

Old marble. Dented wood. A patina that tells you it’s been loved. These pieces don’t need to shout to hold presence. They’re the grounding force in a room, the ones that let everything else breathe.

"They don’t just sit there. They hold history."

The Unexpected

This is where curation becomes art. A brutalist side table. A ceramic vessel with a warped lip. Something odd that you can’t stop thinking about. It doesn’t match anything, which is exactly why it belongs.

"You need a little tension. A little risk. That’s what makes it memorable."

If this were real, it would sell out.

But for now, I’m sharing it here, a glimpse into how I see, choose, and layer.

Because this is what Amy’s Edit looks like when it plays with Vinterior.

And maybe one day soon… it won’t just be a wishlist.

Why Interior Design is more than just pretty rooms

Interior design isn’t just about “looking nice”

When most people think of interior design, they imagine fabrics, cushions, and endless colour charts. Pretty things in pretty rooms. But here’s the truth — good design isn’t surface level. It’s the foundation of how you live every day.

Design is problem-solving

An interior designer doesn’t just “make things pretty.” We solve problems. Maybe your hallway always feels cluttered. Maybe your living room layout doesn’t work for family life. Maybe your kitchen looks sleek but you can’t cook in it.

That’s where design earns its worth. It’s about creating flow, storage that works, lighting that adapts, furniture that feels as good as it looks.

The hidden details matter most

Think about the rooms you love most. Chances are, it’s not just the sofa or the paint colour. It’s the way the light falls in the evening, the sense of calm when you walk in, the ease of knowing everything has its place.

That doesn’t happen by accident. It’s designed.

Is hiring an interior designer worth it?

If you’re asking whether you “need” an interior designer, it depends. If you just want a quick opinion on a paint colour, maybe not. But if you want a home that feels intentional, lasting, and built around you — then the value is clear.

It’s not about a pretty room. It’s about the everyday feeling of being grounded, calm, and at home.

Let it be beautiful, let it be yours

Some spaces don’t need drama, they need depth. A bath carved from stone, candles that have burned all the way down, linen that doesn’t need straightening. Rooms where silence is welcome, not awkward, not cold, just honest.

This concept came not from inspiration boards, but from embodiment.

From the version of me who no longer chases softness, she lives in it.
The woman who once held everything together, now lets herself be held.
The one who, as I wrote in TOO MUCH, finally realised:
“I don’t need to be rescued. I just need to be met.”

Design for nervous systems, not just sightlines

This is what I bring to every project: The understanding that space is emotional, that quiet is sacred., that beauty can be powerful without being loud.

Because the truth is, most of my clients aren’t just designing a room, they’re designing a return.

To themselves, to their values, to a life that feels like theirs, not someone else’s idea of success.

I wrote: “I don’t cry on the way to someone else’s dream anymore. I build my own.”
And that’s exactly what this work is, building spaces that reflect your dream, not what Pinterest says you should want.

For brands and projects that mean something

This kind of visual world speaks to people who don’t need convincing.

You're a boutique hotelier, a brand building a legacy, a couple investing in a second home because you’re done waiting.

You don’t want flash, you want feeling. You don’t want a photoshoot, you want a concept with soul.
You don’t want seasonal trends, you want timeless texture and emotional resonance.

The spaces I design, and the brands I creatively direct, don’t exist to impress.
They exist to remember.
As I wrote: “This isn’t a comeback. It’s a reintroduction.”

Let’s work together

If you’re building a retreat, restoring a home abroad, launching a lifestyle brand, or you just know this feeling belongs to you, I’m ready.

📩 Enquire for:
– Heritage homes and second properties (UK & Europe)
– Boutique hotel design and concept development
– Brand styling with emotional clarity and creative direction

📍Based in the UK, available internationally

Because this is more than design.
This is the visual language of a woman who came home to herself.

And now helps others do the same.

Designing for now and what’s Next: A Teen bedroom with Intent

Designing a teenager’s bedroom is a balancing act.

It needs to feel grown-up, but not too grown-up. Creative, but not chaotic.
Comfortable, but with enough structure to feel like a space that supports focus, rest, and identity all at once.

For this bedroom, that’s exactly what I set out to create. Not a theme. Not a phase. But a room that grows with him.

A Space That Grounds Without Shrinking

Teenagers are in transition. Their bedrooms are often the only place that fully belongs to them. So it was important to create a space that felt calm, grounded, and slightly elevated, without losing softness or personality.

The palette is muted but rich. Think quiet greys, deep blues, textured neutrals. This allows room for the mess, the creativity, and the personality to unfold without feeling visually cluttered or overstimulating.

The Main Pieces and Why They Matter

01. Four Poster Bed
A bold frame gives structure without weight. There’s something grounding about a bed that has presence, but this one keeps it clean, light, and architectural. It’s a frame he won’t grow out of.

02. Upholstered Headboard
Soft texture adds warmth and makes the bed a comfortable place to read, scroll, or recharge. A subtle nod to comfort without it becoming ‘too cosy.’

03. Desk Table + Chair
School-aged boys need space to work, but it needs to feel considered. The pared-back timber desk and ergonomic blue chair strike the balance between utility and design. This isn’t a forgotten corne, it’s a feature.

04. Wall Light
Direct task lighting, but with design credentials. Subtle and clean, it makes night-time reading or focused work feel calm and deliberate.

05. Side Table + Stool
Layered textures, wood, ceramic, matte finishes, help the space feel dimensional. The rounded forms soften the edges and add a tactile quality without becoming busy.

Softness That Isn’t Too Soft

Teen spaces still need comfort, but it’s all about tone and balance.

08. Rug
A large, woven rug brings warmth underfoot and anchors the room. Perfect for layering, sitting, sprawling, whatever the mood of the day.

10. Welsh Throw + Cushions
The Welsh throw introduces subtle pattern and history, while keeping the palette masculine and grounded. The cushions are textured, tonal, and unfussy, practical, but still tactile.

13. Accent Chair
Not just decorative, this is a place to sit with a book, a laptop, or a mate. It keeps the room feeling like a mini apartment rather than just a bedroom.

Designing for Identity, Not Just Age

What I love about this room is that it doesn’t pigeonhole him.

It’s creative without being themed. Grown-up without being too serious. It leaves room for music, books, clothes, mood swings. And yet it still feels finished, like every element is holding its own quietly.

The abstract artwork brings in a sense of movement and play. It doesn’t say anything too directly—but it gives the space energy. It’s a reminder that a teenage room doesn’t have to be literal to feel expressive.

Why This Matters

Teenage bedrooms often get overlooked. They’re either overly styled by adults or completely handed over without guidance.

But this age matters. It’s formative. And design, when done well, can support their independence, creativity, and comfort all at once.

This room isn’t just where he sleeps. It’s where he finds calm. Where he focuses. Where he dreams a bit bigger.
And that’s exactly the kind of energy I want every teenager to have access to.

Want to Create a Room That Grows With Them?

Whether it’s a teenage bedroom, a study space, or a whole-home project—I design from feeling first.
Not just what looks good. But what supports the human in the room.

Because good design for teens isn’t about being trendy.
It’s about giving them a space that reflects who they are and who they’re becoming.