Hayley Roy

Some projects stay with you long after they're completed. Beyond Escapes Devon is one of those projects. Back in 2018, Harp Design was appointed to design and deliver the interiors for the first of what was planned to become a portfolio of luxury holiday destinations. The £12 million development introduced a fresh approach to the UK staycation market, combining boutique accommodation, exceptional hospitality and wellness in the heart of the Devon countryside. Designing an Experience, Not Just...

This is what can happen if you specify the wrong fabric as a designer. If you've ever sat in a design meeting and confidently chosen a beautiful fabric, only to discover later that it doesn't meet fire regulations, you're not alone and as designers we are responsible to make sure we are getting this right. Fire-retardant fabrics are one of those subjects that many designers don't fully understand when they leave college or university. Yet in the commercial world, whether you're designing...

Commercial interior design is no longer just about creating beautiful spaces. Today, successful environments must improve wellbeing, support business performance, enhance customer experience, and function efficiently. In this blog, Harp Design explores how commercial interiors are evolving beyond aesthetics to become strategic tools for hospitality, workplace, healthcare, and leisure businesses.