Laura Hammett established her London-based interior architecture and design studio in 2008 with her husband, Aaron. They specialise in luxury projects worldwide, creating bespoke, timeless homes, tailoring Hammett’s classic-contemporary aesthetic to individual clients. In November 2023, she launched Laura Hammett Living, a homeware brand that supplies accessories, lighting and furniture.
Where is home?
I live in a beautiful Georgian house near Alresford, Hampshire: it’s a place with the perfect balance of charm, convenience and community. We considered starting from scratch and building a new house, but the reality of our busy lives meant this was the ideal project. It had the potential for renovation without requiring a full-scale overhaul. There’s plenty to keep us busy for 10 years.
What’s the style of your house?
It’s a detached five-bedroom red-brick Georgian. When we moved in in 2020, it hadn’t been updated for 20 years. We focused initially on a full renovation of the ground floor, doing a lot of the work ourselves – Aaron panelled the walls and I made all the curtains. We wanted a classic country kitchen with a twist, so I designed an island based on a French butcher’s block.
Do you have a signature design style?
My style is classic contemporary, but as a studio we adapt to every client, drawing inspiration from the building vernacular and individual tastes.
