Yorkshire Interior Designer Mairead Turner Expands Welsh Studio Amid Rising Demand

Mairead Turner, an award-winning interior designer originally from Yorkshire, is broadening her business operations and increasing her team size in response to growing demand for commercial, heritage, and luxury residential design projects throughout Wales and the UK.

The founder of Mairead & Co Interiors has opened a new studio in Bangor, North Wales, relocating from Penmon on Anglesey to a spacious Victorian property. This move provides a larger operational base as the company takes on more commercial commissions, conservation-focused projects, and extensive refurbishments.

The six-bedroom Victorian building in Bangor is already attracting interest beyond the design industry, with a French fashion brand scheduled to use the premises for photography and video shoots later this year.

“We had been waiting for the right property and when this one came along, I knew it was the one – it’s epic,” Turner said. “It’s an incredible Victorian building with so much character and the studio space is amazing. It inspires me every day and gives us room to grow as a business.”

Joining Mairead at the Bangor studio are studio manager Lauren Morgan-Clarke and brand and communications manager Natalie Bond. Their addition strengthens the company’s capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously as its client base expands.

Turner explained that the relocation was motivated by the desire to establish a more accessible hub for clients, collaborators, and contractors working across North Wales and beyond. “Being in Bangor makes it easier for us to travel across North Wales and beyond, and it’s easier for clients to come and visit us too,” she added.

While residential projects remain a key part of Mairead & Co Interiors’ portfolio, the firm is experiencing notable growth in commercial, heritage, and conservation-led work. Recent commissions include the internal and external redesign of Caffi Meinir at Nant Gwrtheyrn on the Llŷn Peninsula.

The company is also spearheading a significant workplace transformation for Village Dairy, the award-winning yoghurt producer Llaeth y Llan based in Llannefydd. This project involves redesigning reception and boardroom areas to create more engaging and inspiring environments for both staff and visitors.

“We’re seeing growing interest from businesses that want to create environments people genuinely enjoy working in,” Turner said. “With more people returning to offices and shared workspaces, there is a real focus on creating inspiring, welcoming environments that reflect a company’s culture and values.”

Alongside commercial ventures, the studio continues to undertake projects across the UK, including luxury holiday accommodation developments, private residences, and the restoration of historic buildings.

“I love working with listed buildings and heritage organisations,” Turner commented. “Protecting the character and history of these places while finding new ways for people to enjoy them is incredibly rewarding. Collaboration is such an important part of that process.”