I'm Tristan de la Haye, founder of Studio de la Haye, and our studio specializes in bespoke, handcrafted interior joinery and luxury fitted furniture, including kitchens, bedrooms, media rooms, and more. We serve national and international clients, designing interiors centered on function, aesthetic harmony, and enduring quality. We partner with a Wiltshire-based factory in operation since 2001 that crafts our cabinetry from premium, eco-conscious raw materials under strict standards of craftsmanship and sustainability.
My name carries a legacy in interior design. Over more than thirty years, I've been recognised with awards including:
I've also served as a judge for design awards, bringing that insider's perspective to my projects.
I saw a gap in the market for interiors that blend technical precision with truly bespoke design, where the joinery is as individual as the client. Many firms package "custom interiors" but rely heavily on modular systems. I wanted to offer interiors built around people, spaces and usage, with no compromises on material or craft.
The studio's philosophy is simple: "the client is always the priority; everything else is secondary." From ideation through completion, we frame each project as a partnership, with trust, collaboration and respect at its core.
In the early days, I worked within the luxury interiors and kitchen design sector, delivering high end projects and building a reputation for detail, design integrity, and client care. Over time I refined the approach to focus more on bespoke furniture and tailored interiors rather than broader interior decoration. We then formalized the production side by aligning with our Wiltshire factory partner and consolidating quality systems, sustainability practices, and supply chain relationships. This elevated our capacity and allowed us to accept larger, more geographically diverse projects.
One challenge was establishing trust when clients couldn't always see the workshop or craft process. To overcome this, we now offer private tours of our factory so clients can witness firsthand how their pieces are made.
Another challenge was balancing design ambition with cost and practical buildability. We addressed that by refining our internal methodology:
That helps catch issues before they become expensive errors.
Studio de la Haye now regularly serves clients across the UK and internationally. We receive inquiries for:
We also lean on visibility: our Instagram account shares finished interiors, joinery details and design inspiration, helping prospective clients visualise what is possible.
Meanwhile, being active in design awards and the SBID community has helped cement our credibility and attract peer recognition.
Start small, but always act to protect your integrity by not letting early cost cutting define your baseline quality. Document your processes early, including design phases, client sign-offs, and production specs, as that reduces rework and confusion. Show work as much as talk about it, since visual credibility in this field is critical. Don't overpromise by underestimating risk and buffer time, as long lead times and supply challenges are real in bespoke work.
If restarting today, I'd establish a content and client education library earlier:
I'd invest in client onboarding materials and visual explanation guides so the luxury of bespoke work feels more accessible.
I'd formalise client feedback and satisfaction surveys earlier, learning directly from clients to improve.
We plan to expand our interiors horizons beyond cabinetry to include bespoke built-in seating, storage systems, architectural joinery, and integrated lighting solutions. We'll further grow our international client base, especially in markets recognizing British craftsmanship. We also aim to deepen our sustainability credentials by exploring reclaimed materials, circular design, and more transparent supply chains. Additionally, I'd like to offer limited edition interior collections, where signature pieces are usable across multiple projects.
Studio de la Haye stands apart by being true artisans, not just designers. Every piece is genuinely bespoke and handmade for longevity. The process is deeply collaborative, treating you as a design partner. Sustainability is also a core principle, focusing on eco-conscious materials and local sourcing where possible, ensuring exceptional detail and precision in every project.
Quality is maintained through a combination of technical precision and expert craftsmanship. The studio partners with a dedicated Wiltshire-based factory, allowing for strict quality control. You are even invited for private factory tours to see firsthand how your pieces are crafted, building trust through complete transparency.
The studio specialises in a wide range of bespoke interior joinery and luxury fitted furniture. This includes signature kitchens, custom cabinetry for bedrooms and media rooms, and even full home fittings. They serve both national and international clients, focusing on creating interiors that balance function with aesthetic harmony.
Yes, sustainability is a key consideration from start to finish. The studio emphasises using eco-conscious raw materials, low VOC finishes, and sourcing locally whenever feasible. Future plans include exploring reclaimed materials and circular design principles to deepen this commitment even further.
