Jane Price Stephens

Vogue – Interior Designer Profile

cmbrben — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 13:30:34 +0000

Jane Price-Stephens is an award winning Interior Designer with studios in London and Yorkshire. She prides herself on working closely with her clients to deliver timeless designs that add to the integrity of the property and meet with their exacting requirements. She is renowned within the industry for designing solutions that push the boundaries of contemporary and artistic design, whilst retaining an important degree of warmth and practicality. She specializes in mid-high end residential, but also has experience working on a range of commercial projects and a super yacht.

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Chiara Cipriani and Rob Ranson

Jane Price Stephens — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:34:01 +0000

“Jane has been absolutely amazing to work with and my husband and I regularly remind each other that we could not have done it without her and would never have achieved our beautiful home if it weren’t for her. She has the rare combination of being able to knowledgeably advise on structural design such as staircases and garden doors to soft furnishing proving herself invaluable in discussions with builders representing our best interest as well as guiding us in the myriad of interior options.

Jane has also made sure that our vision on the interior decor was respected and presented us with very well sourced options that all fitted beautifully together and really brought the space alive. We were not sure whether to use an interior designer at the start of the project but Jane has been such a pleasure to work with always available, flexible, honest, very professional and understanding of project or budget constraints and overall such a lovely person who added value at every step of the way. We just love our new home and we owe it to Jane.”

Chiara Cipriani and Rob Ranson
Parsons Green, Fulham

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Allison Quinn and Niall O’Keeffe

cmbrben — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:32:37 +0000

“After living in our home for approximately a year, we recognised that we needed to make some changes to reflect more of our style as a family. Jane came in to help us when we quickly realised we didn’t know where to start.

Jane took our jumbled ideas and taste, and translated it all into the perfect vision of what we were after. She managed to articulate and design what we wanted and needed with very little direction from us.Her ability to combine function and comfort with style and elegance is truly amazing. We now walk into our house and feel like we’re truly home.

In addition, Jane’s attention to detail, project management skills, and relationship management with suppliers ensured a smooth process at every turn. We really feel like Jane was a partner in our project, and look forward to working with her again on our next endeavour.”

Allison Quinn and Niall O’Keeffe
Clapham

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Perpetual Motion

Jane Price Stephens — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:52:39 +0000

Want your business to thrive? Be nice to your suppliers and customers, writes interior designer Jane Price-Stephens in her latest blog for DX speaks.

If you want your business to be a success and have self-sustaining growth, make sure you look after your customers and your suppliers. I know it sounds like I am stating the obvious, but it is amazing how often this simple principle is forgotten, particularly as you approach the ‘business end’ of a project, or when things get a bit more stressful.

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Trends Don’t Interest Me…

Jane Price Stephens — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 10:01:50 +0000

Should I pay attention to Interior Design Trends? Avid readers of design media will know that trendspotting is a hot topic. But how vital are trends in interiors – and are they the antithesis to creative timeless design? DX asks interior designer Jane Price-Stephens to share her thoughts.

Trends don’t interest me…but filtering them is important and it’s still worth paying attention to the macro trends that are typically more pervasive. Trends in home décor change every year, it keeps our industry thriving…

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Louise Rangecroft-Capp and Eric Capp

cmbrben — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 09:51:32 +0000

“Jane combines her amazing flare for design with outstanding technical ability. A rare breed in the industry!

We decided to dig out our basement and needed a multi-functional space for two adults, three children and one very large dog. Our ideas for the space were very muddled but Jane was able to create a clear vision for each room that was functional and stylish.

We also wanted to put in a gymnasium and, luckily for us, Jane had a lot of experience installing professional gyms. As a result, we now have a very impressive looking work-out room that really does has the WOW factor.
Jane liaised closely with our builder and had an excellent relationship with them. This meant the whole project ran smoothly and efficiently.
Professional, trustworthy and very easy to work with. Thanks to Jane, I now love my home.”

Louise Rangecroft-Capp and Eric Capp
Parsons Green, Fulham

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Liz and Derrick Crowley

cmbrben — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 09:50:20 +0000

“When we bought our new home, an old victorian home that had been separated into flats in the 70′s, we brought Jane on board to help us redesign the space and bring the building back to the original single dwelling. We have no experience of house renovation, and literally didn’t know what we didn’t know! It was brilliant to have Jane involved in the project right from the start as she helped us shape the rooms and decide on the overall layout for our new home, as well as designing all the bathroom and bedroom layouts.

She was brilliant at working with all the parties involved to ensure that the standards of the build were high quality. It’s great to have someone else to push back on builders, rather than you having the arguments all the time! Having her involved from the start also meant that she understood our style and vision when we came to choosing the interior colours and fabrics. A pleasure to work with and we love our new home!”

Liz and Derrick Crowley
Wandsworth

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Kate and Nick Warring

cmbrben — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 09:41:52 +0000

“I approached Jane half way through a challenging house refurbishment. We had experienced problems with many of the contractors on site and were concerned that we were not going to get the quality of finish we wanted.

Jane was utterly professional and focused throughout our project. She took time to understand our requirements and through her tenacity and attention to detail we are thrilled with the final result.

Not only does our house look stunning, but with a young family, the spaces really work on a practical level too. I would thoroughly recommend Jane.”

Kate and Nick Warring
Clapham

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Amy and Nick Webber

cmbrben — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 09:44:52 +0000

“Jane started working with us during the very early stages of our construction project and provided inspiration in terms of identifying an overall coherence to many of the interior design elements. Working alongside both builder and architect, she was able to transform our (at times) confused thoughts into a scheme that matched our requirements.

Jane was extremely professional, always answering emails and ‘phone calls promptly and helping to sort out any problems efficiently. We are really happy with the end product.”

Amy and Nick Webber
Wandsworth Common

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Right Here, Right Now…

cmbrben — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:06:47 +0000

Interview at Focus 2013 by Access Great Design, a blog created especially for London Design Week. Featuring breaking news, highlights from all the latest international collections, as well as interviews with the people who make great design happen – it offers unprecedented access to events that are defining the industry.

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Design Masterclass

cmbrben — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:06:08 +0000

Autumn’s ultimate interiors event. Interior designer Jane Price-Stephens navigates the minefield of mixing styles and eclectic design. Learn how to pair design principles and colour with bold experimentation to achieve a cohesive whole.

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Four Districts. One Great Design City

cmbrben — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:05:25 +0000

How will our living spaces have changed five years from now? I see a continuation of the trend towards eliminating formal ‘entertaining’ rooms. Spaces will continue to become much more fluid in how they are designed and used. There aren’t as many doors in houses as there used to be… Who will be the next big thing in your industry? It’s not who, it’s what. We all need to embrace technology and the impact it is going to have on both residential and commercial space in the future. Moore’s law is having a pervasive impact on every aspect of our existence, including architectural and interior design…

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Interiors London Blog

cmbrben — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:02:53 +0000

Helicopters maintain a precarious equilibrium when they are in the air – and it’s the most beautiful thing to look at when it works… when one of the elements that comprise this equilibrium changes, it has an impact on all the other elements and either something changes (altitude, pitch, direction, speed) or you need to compensate to maintain the status quo or to make the entire system work more effectively. However, when just one thing goes disastrously wrong, the whole thing just comes crashing down. So, where am I going with this and why are helicopter crashes just like interior design? I’ll start at the beginning…

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So, can you really trust a builder?

cmbrben — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:04:16 +0000

We are supposedly over half way through our build… and, as far as I can tell, the builders still seem to be demolishing stuff rather than building stuff… it does give considerable cause for concern when you see your home crumbling down around you, more so when you are living in a cramped one-bedroom flat within the building site (with a very large dog and a very large cat), separated by just a few bits of hoarding and some expanding foam from all the noise and the dust… but, after nine weeks of this challenging existence we have finally capitulated and moved out. We are homeless. It’s a very strange feeling.

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It is only in our decisions that we are important…

cmbrben — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:01:29 +0000

After years of deliberation and months (and months) of planning, we have finally commenced the renovation of our home. It’s about three years overdue, but at least we’ve now made a start – the defining moment in any build is the arrival of the sledgehammer on day 1 – there’s no going back… in fact, by my reckoning, our entire house is currently being held up by eight green metal poles, a plastic bag and a plank of wood

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Fifty Shades of Grey… a tale of economic uncertainty, not S&M…

cmbrben — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:00:59 +0000

With pervasive uncertainty and continuing market volatility for the foreseeable future, it is not surprising that with this ongoing grim economic outlook that grey continues to feature heavily in the coming year – however, on a more upbeat note, it’s now in the form of dependable grey neutrals alongside an injection of something a bit more special.

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On the tiles…

cmbrben — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:00:30 +0000

Did you know that the phrase ‘a night on the tiles’ refers to the noise, or ‘unholy din’ that cats used to make on British rooftops at night? Apparently the phrase originates from the early 1900s and we use it now to describe the aftermath of a big night out (a night usually fuelled by copious amounts of alcohol and involving ‘throwing some tasty shapes’ on the dance floor). Anyway, all very interesting, but absolutely nothing at all to do with my blog this week. This week I am going to provide an introduction to choosing tiles for inside your home…

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‘Flying isn’t particularly dangerous. It’s crashing that’s dangerous…’

cmbrben — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:59:50 +0000

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A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves

cmbrben — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:59:18 +0000

However, before I start, a general word of caution around predicting the British weather (and by default getting our hopes up due to our pervasive and misplaced meteorological optimism…); ‘Earlier on today, apparently, a woman rung the BBC and said she heard there was a hurricane on the way… well, if you’re watching, don’t worry, there isn’t…’ (Michael Fish). Now I know it’s an oft-used cliché, but the whole concept of ‘inside out’ – taking your home/living space to your garden – is becoming even more important (and super cool).

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The Perfect Hall Way

cmbrben — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:58:21 +0000

This month I am going to focus on the ‘all important’ entrance hall. After the ‘all important’ front door (you can see where I am going with this…), this is the first internal space in your home that you ‘interact’ with when you get past the front door (see last month’s blog on ‘front doors’ for the first external aspect of the home) and where you welcome guests into your home (with champagne reception and canapés if appropriate).

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First Impressions Count

cmbrben — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:57:40 +0000

We often spend lots of time and money making the interior of our homes beautiful but, as a consequence, we sometimes neglect the exterior. First impressions count and nowhere more so than on your front door. Not only it is it the first thing that greets you when you get home after a hard day at work, it’s the first thing that people see close up when they visit your pad. According to some estate agents (the honest ones), the finest front doors can add up to 10% to the value of a property! So, with that little stat in mind, it’s worth investing in making your front door a focal point of your home and as grand and welcoming as possible.

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Planning the perfect bathroom

cmbrben — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:31:29 +0000

If kitchens are the social hub of the home then bathrooms are definitely the ultimate haven where you can relax (and luxuriate in the bath if you are female or sit on the toilet and read magazines if you are a bloke). Bathrooms are where we (females) pamper ourselves and should be a place where we want to spend time (unless your bloke has just been in there).

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At the table or in front of the telly? Oh, go on then…

cmbrben — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:55:29 +0000

It’s a sad state of affairs when that’s the typical question that we ask when we have lovingly prepared a meal for our family. So, what’s happened to the dining room? Historically dining rooms were very formal in their style and design, used less frequently than other areas of the home and, in some homes, reserved for special events such as Christmas Day, Easter Sunday (if you’re lucky) and funerals… with the advent of TV and other media that captivate our consciousness and provide a constant distraction, the dining room has diminished in stature as a used space within the home. What a waste.

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A well designed kitchen

cmbrben — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:30:27 +0000

It’s a fact – people tend to gravitate towards the kitchen when you throw a party (because that’s where the booze and the food is…). But it’s also worth recognising that the kitchen is where much of the drama surrounding everyday life tends to take place in your home – it’s not just a space for cooking and eating (although these things can be dramas in themselves, particularly if you are a terrible cook or have very young children).

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What do you call the living room?

cmbrben — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:29:04 +0000

Over the coming months I’m going to explore the concept of ‘beautifying your clients’ homes, both inside and out’. Let’s start with the Living Room, probably one of the most important spaces in the home. (Some of you might argue that the kitchen is more important these days, but let’s cover that idea in a future article!)

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Experts Opinions – Industry Tips for 2012

cmbrben — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:52:32 +0000

Jane Price-Stephens, Interior Designer and blogger for Interiors UK – The key point here is being able to embrace both flexibility and diversity across the portfolio and to have skills and experience to be able to complete different types of project.

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The Industrial Revolution

cmbrben — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:27:47 +0000

One trend that has been around for some time now – and will undoubtedly continue into 2012 – is the industrial look (and I’m not talking about diamond encrusted Stella McCartney boiler suits, Jimmy Choo working boots or Philip Treacy hard hats!)

The UK was the first country to ‘industrialise’ during the 18th and 19th Centuries and, in doing so, it created a no-nonsense and practical design approach for industrial environments that used simple, cheap and robust materials – an approach that has endured and continues to be applied today.

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Grey Matters…

cmbrben — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:25:40 +0000

With 2012 fast approaching, I thought the focus of this month’s blog should be on the colours I think are going to be hot during the next 12 months… Economists and corporate types have been talking about the ‘new normal’ – continuing economic uncertainty and market volatility for the foreseeable future. Oh dear. In keeping with this pretty grim outlook, the key colour for next year is going to be grey…

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Light Bulb Moments

cmbrben — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:50:26 +0000

Thomas Edison once said: “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” Inspiration is at the absolute heart of the design process – there’s perspiration, yes (and lots of it), but designers thrive on inspiration. It’s the spark that ignites the flame. It’s the key ingredient. It’s the Critical Success Factor (or CSF for the corporate types). It’s the Simon Cowell on the X Factor (for the Saturday night prime time televisual types)… I could go on with this, but you get the idea.

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Number One Fan

cmbrben — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:39:37 +0000

Hotel Puerta America. Jane Price-Stephens believes Madrid’s Luxury destination showcases the very best contemporary interior design. Hotel Puerta America is a five-star luxury hotel in Madrid that boasts an impressive list of designer collaborators each of whom designed their own floor of the resort. The hotel represents a who’s who of interior design, featuring contributions from the likes of John Pawon, Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and Jean Nouvel.

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Finalist of Decorex Loves Bloggers Competition

cmbrben — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:33:56 +0000

Jane Price-Stephens writes a blog called ‘A Design for Life’ which was a finalist in the Decorex Loves Blogger competition.

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IDFX – It’s Show Time

cmbrben — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:39:37 +0000

Take a look at the work of some of the top performing graduates from a selection of the country’s leading design colleges. Impressed? We think you will be….

Jane Price-Stephens – After reading Paulo Coelho’s tale about following your dreams, The Alchemist, Jane Price-Stephens decided it was time to leave media strategy to take up interior design, aged 30. ‘I love using texture and combining organic forms with geometric shapes,’ she says. Her final project was to design a yacht interior, shown here. Jane now plans to set up her own interior design business.

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BIDA (now BIID) – Award for Creativity and Communication

cmbrben — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:19:48 +0000

Jane was awarded the BIDA award for Creativity and Communication in 2008. BIDA This was awarded by Lori Pinkerton-Rolet, Chairman, BIDA

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KLC – Interior Design Student of the Year

cmbrben — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:18:37 +0000

Jane graduated as Top Interior Design student from KLC School of Design in 2008. The top three design students scored the highest marks for their project work across all disciplines and achieved consistently high standards in the design work that they completed.

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