Timeless English Interiors
Experience-led design
for luxury holiday properties
and character homes
brinGing grace to your space
I’m Esther Walker, founder of Springfield House Interiors.
I create timeless English interiors for luxury holiday properties and character homes — combining interior design with a deep understanding of how people experience space.
Rather than a traditional full-service design model, I approach design strategically, using experience as the foundation for every decision. I offer a focused, concept-led approach - shaping the overall vision, atmosphere and direction of the space so it comes together beautifully.
My design approach is both intuitive and considered.
I have a natural ability to read a space — its light, proportions and surroundings — supported by an understanding of colour and how people respond to their environment. This allows me to create interiors that feel effortless rather than designed.
For holiday properties I also bring a commercial perspective shaped by my earlier career leading global customer loyalty programmes and managing high-value client accounts. My focus was to exceed expectations and deliver excellence.
At the heart of that work was a simple principle:
Make the customer the hero of your story.
That same thinking now underpins my design work.
I design spaces around the guest or homeowner — considering how they feel, how they experience their stay, and ultimately how they remember it.
Because when the experience is right, the performance naturally follows.
Many properties focus on maximising occupancy.
I focus on maximising experience — because that is what guests remember, review and return for.
This approach is demonstrated in the Grade I listed Coach House at Middleton Hall — a luxury holiday property set within one of Derbyshire’s most distinguished private estates.
Consistently rated 5 stars, guest feedback repeatedly highlights not only the interiors, but how the space feels to stay in.
My own kitchen, designed in collaboration with Neptune, was later featured in Derbyshire Life.
These projects confirmed something I have always believed:
Beautiful homes are not created by copying trends, but by understanding the space, the setting — and the people who experience it.
how i can help
Many people can recreate a look.
Very few can create how a home feels.
I work with holiday property owners and private homeowners to refine their spaces so they feel cohesive, comfortable and complete.
This may involve rethinking layout and use of space, refining materials and furnishings, or introducing small but important details that elevate how a space is experienced.
Whether designing a private home or a luxury holiday retreat — the result is an interior that feel effortless, welcoming and beautifully considered.
Image credit: Edward Bulmer Paint
examples of current project designs
a timeless bedroom Interior that reflects the charm & heritage of the estate
Each project begins with a digital mood board, accompanied by a beautifully curated box of fabric and material swatches to explore colour, texture and atmosphere.
Attention to detail is at the heart of every beautiful interior, from furniture and fabrics to the smallest finishing touches
Careful room planning was essential to maximise storage within the narrow architectural layout, ensuring the finished space feels both elegant and practical
HOW I WORK
I work with a small number of private clients and holiday property owners across Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.
Every project begins with understanding how you want your space to feel — how it is lived in, experienced, and used day to day or across a stay.
From there, I develop a clear design concept, bringing together colour, materials, furnishings and detail to create a scheme that feels balanced, cohesive and easy to live in.
This is typically presented through a digital mood board, supported by a curated swatch box — giving you the clarity and confidence to bring the space together beautifully.
I take on a limited number of projects each year, allowing me to give each one the care, attention and detail it deserves.
If you feel drawn to this way of working, I would be delighted to hear about your home or property.