My Story

Hello, I’m Michaela, founder of House of Lexden, an interior designer working across Essex, Suffolk and further afield.

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I have always been drawn to art, design and architecture, and my love for interiors has been a constant throughout my life. I studied Film at degree level before going on to study Interior Design, bringing together creativity, storytelling and spatial awareness in the way I approach every project.

 

I moved to North Essex in 2008, where I started a family and undertook a large renovation project of my own home. This experience shaped my understanding of how a home needs to function in real life, and how spaces evolve as families grow and lifestyles change. 

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Great design is not only about how a room looks, it is about how it functions and how it feels to live in.

 

Before moving into interior design, I worked in music and film, later running my own successful London-based television agency. As a Television Agent, I specialised in matching Researchers, Producers and Directors to the right projects across channels including BBC, ITV and

Channel 4.

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This experience shaped the way I work today. I see design as a form of matchmaking, bringing together people, spaces and objects in a way that feels natural, considered and completely personal.

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I believe a home should reflect the people who live in it, a collection of pieces that hold meaning, evoke memories and create a sense of comfort and belonging.

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I am particularly drawn to antique and vintage furniture, and love to mix old and new to create spaces with depth, character and individuality.

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Today, House of Lexden creates calm, elegant homes that balance beauty with practicality. I am particularly interested in how a home feels, considering atmosphere, lighting, flow and the way spaces support people who live in them.

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Every project is approached with the same aim: to create a home that feels personal, welcoming and beautifully resolved.

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