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Anna Burles
Studio 41
65 Alfred Road
London, Greater London W2 5EU
United Kingdom
Studio 41
65 Alfred Road
London, Greater London W2 5EU
United Kingdom
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London's Creative and Cool Design Studio
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Run For The Hills is a London studio, designing highly original and exciting residential and commercial interiors around the world. Their clients love them.
“We design stylish, innovative spaces, which not only look great but work really well. We love styling modern and traditional spaces, devising exciting schemes, and our signature is artfully juxtaposing eclectic finds, vintage classics and next generation design for a truly individual look.”
We take on all kind of projects big and small, from helping people re-imagine or tweak their homes, through to major renovations and refurbishments and everything in between. We know budgets are constrained right now, but we know people looking to improve their properties still want to be able to access design help (at an affordable price). We can fashion an interiors package to suit. Whether you’re looking to rejig or refurbish, to create a dedicated space for home working, or tearing your hair out with the mess since the kids started home-schooling. We can help with furniture sourcing, so you don’t need to do everything on your own, or help design-in storage to keep clutter at bay, maximising space, making difficult spaces work. Equally, if yours is a super small project, you could simply commission us for a bit of advice.
And we can be as involved as you’d like. Either working with you from “start to finish”: having ideas with you, imagining what your property or space could be like, playing with different options and getting them costed. But then activating only the bits you’d like to go ahead with. Where budgets need controlling, we have acres of experience in devising ways to bring your vision to life in ways which cost less. We have a network of trusted suppliers who offer great services at great prices. Which might unlock that home improvement you’ve been considering for some time. We also love coming up with creative solutions for re-upholstering existing furniture rather than buying new, re-painting and re-finishing to breathe new life into beautiful family pieces with a story to tell.
We take care of all the technical nitty gritty, from spatial planning, designing decorative and furnishings schemes, to lighting, furniture design and joinery. Creating highly detailed Contractor Documentation and helping co-ordinate things with tradespeople. Which can take up so much time and energy, which we know are in short supply.
We are here to help make lockdown as easy and inspiring as possible.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Bespoke Bathroom Vanities, Bespoke Bookcases, Bespoke Cabinets, Bespoke Fitted Furniture, Bespoke Furniture, Bespoke Kitchen Cabinets, Bespoke Kitchen Pantries, Bespoke Media Units, Bespoke Rugs, Bespoke Shelving, Bespoke Walk-in Wardrobes, Complete Kitchen Renovation, Conservatory Design & Installation, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Eco Homes, Entrance Design, Feng Shui Decorating, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Cinema Design, Home Office Design, Home Staging, House Plans, Interior Design, Interior Photography, Interior Styling, Kids' Room Design, Kitchen Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Made to Measure Blinds, Nursery Design, Pantry Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Seasonal Decorating Services, Shower Room Design, Space Planning, Staircase Design, Sustainable Design, Utility Room Design, Wardrobe Design, Wine Cellar Design
Areas Served
London, Kew, Richmond, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Islington, Shoreditch, Dalston, Notting Hill, Queens Park, Chiswick, Barnes, Marylebone, Cotwolds, France, New York, Southwark, London Bridge
Awards
Best of Houzz 2020 Best Luxury Residential Design Project & Best High End Interior Design Studio - BUILD 2019 Home And Garden Awards Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2018 The International Design and Architecture Awards 2017 Shortlisted
16 Projects for Run for the Hills
LUXURY COTSWOLD BARN STAY
32 photos1 video
London, Greater London
ISLINGTON BACHELOR PAD
21 photos
Upper Clapton, London, Greater London
LOWER CLAPTON VILLA
11 photos
London, Greater London
ISLINGTON LISTED GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE
17 photos
London, Greater London
REGENTS PARK PIED A TERRE
16 photos
Soho, London, Greater London
SOHO TOWNHOUSE (HOUZZ OF 2018)
27 photos
London, Greater London
GEORGIAN TOWNHOUSE
24 photos
Battersea, London, Greater London
BATTERSEA MEWS
8 photos
Notting Hill, London, Greater London
NOTTING HILL VILLA
20 photos
London, Greater London
EAST LONDON VILLA
14 photos
London, Greater London
KENSINGTON BACHELORETTE PAD
16 photos
London, Greater London
ARTISAN WORKERS COTTAGE
16 photos
Featured Review
Jo Barnes
Relationship
Client
We loved working with Run For The Hills. From the outset, they understood our vision and came up with a gorgeous concept and truly creative design scheme full of artistic flourishes, including art designed by Run For The Hills themselves.Read Full Review
13 Reviews for Run for the Hills
Pan Demetriou
Relationship
Client
The team at Run for the Hills have been absolutely brilliant. From the very beginning of the project, when I approached them for a quote, they have been incredibly helpful, going above and beyond in providing guidance and support.
The team quickly understood what I was looking for, and provided insightful suggestions and recommendations on how to think about the project differently. They're also really patient in explaining technical aspects to someone who has never conducted a project such as this.
Run for the Hills truly feel like partners in this project - they care not only about the outcome but also in making it as easy (and fun!) as possible.
A massive thanks to Anna, Eloise and Nicola in the Run for the Hills team. I would unreservedly recommend Run for the Hills.
26 May, 2020
Comment from Run for the Hills:
thank you so much for your kind words, Pan! We're loving working with you on the project and can't wait to see all the magic come together! I t's great that we've been able to navigate these crazy times as well, to keep things moving on the project despite lock down. ZOOM has been a great tool to share presentations and finishes and to look through contractor quotes together. Thank goodness for technology :) And we'll make sure that the right steps are put in place to make the actual works safe too and within the guidelines for you and the contracting team. Exciting!
Jo Barnes
Relationship
Client
We loved working with Run For The Hills. From the outset, they understood our vision and came up with a gorgeous concept and truly creative design scheme full of artistic flourishes, including art designed by Run For The Hills themselves. The team were passionate and professional and we simply couldn’t have done it without them. Their attention to detail is great and they were present throughout the build to make sure the design came to life as it should, with a great finish. Everyone who sees our property absolutely loves what we’ve done with the place and we would highly recommend them to anyone that asks!
13 February, 2020
Comment from Run for the Hills:
Thanks so much for the lovely words Jo. You were great clients and we loved working with you on the project to transform the Barns. One of our all time favourite design projects!
Imperial Building Solutions
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Colleague
We worked on a project with Run For The Hills last year which was to install two new bathrooms for one of their high profile residential clients. It was a pleasure to work with Anna and the team, they were on call for any design queries that we had and were very quick in providing input or making necessary amendments, which for a contractor is very important when working with a designer. The end result was stunning and the client was left very happy, which I think both parties can take great pride in.
13 January, 2020
Comment from Run for the Hills:
thanks for the lovely review, Danny. We also really enjoyed working with you and the Imperial team. A high end finish was critical for this very special, longtime client of ours and it was great to work together on the detail to make sure that every little transition was considered carefully. And you're right, that the final results are stunning (we can't show pictures of them for privacy reasons), and the Client is really happy.
Janet ONeill
Relationship
Colleague
I worked with Run for the Hills on a large interior design project, as their curtain and blind maker; Willow & Bee Curtains.
They were extremely professional, communicating the brief carefully and in good detail and informing me of any changes with plenty of time. Their scheme was thoughtfully planned and they paid very promptly.
I hope I get the opportunity to work with them again, as their schemes are stunning.
29 December, 2019Last modified:17 January, 2020
Comment from Run for the Hills:
thanks for the lovely words Janet - we also really enjoyed working with you. This was a big project (more like a boutique hotel), and the finish needed to be immaculate. You guys poured lots of passion into the project and spent lots of time on-site with us working out every last detail. And you're right, the results were stunning - so thanks so much for all your help!
Venta Construction
Relationship
Colleague
We have worked with Anna and Eloise on a remodeling project in Central London, The project was mainly managed by Eloise and her eye for details is unquestionable. It's not always easy to balance esthetics with function but Eloise (and Anna) have learned to listen to the client and ourselves in order to accomplish the task.
The team of Run for the Hills works in a professional manner and they are very detail-oriented, they see the complete project through from floor plans to custom furniture, accessories, etc.
Overall a great experience and we look forward to working with them again!
12 December, 2019
Benjamin Winchester
Relationship
Client
We were so impressed with RftH. The ultimate result has been absolutely fantastic - we love love love our new home!
RftH worked on the whole design scheme for our house, selecting materials and finishes and paint colours for us to choose from. They found us curtains and lighting, and of course worked up designs for our kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.
Their design ideas were always so well tailored to our own taste, but encouraged us to try new things we wouldn't have gone for ourselves.
RftH were really easy to work with, and they took pride in getting each stage of the process just right.
We've already recommended them to lots of our friends!
12 March, 2019Last modified:12 March, 2019
Aston Matthews
Relationship
Colleague
We worked with Run for The Hills on the recent Houzz of 2018 project, supplying the bathroom fittings. We were impressed by the level of creativity at the company and to ability to overcome the obstacles (with good humour and attention to detail) that creating a luxury bathroom in a tall, listed town house unsurprisingly threw up.
8 June, 2018
Comment from Run for the Hills:
we loved working with you guys and yes it was a tricksy project in parts due to the nature of the listed townhouse, but we got there in the end. And the bathroom looked fab. A credit to all of us! Excited to do more projects with you.
Battersea Builders
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Colleague
We worked with Anna and her team on the Houzz of 2018 to bring their designs to life. The team have an impeccable sense of style to create spaces that have a seamless fluidity and elegance. A natural talent and highly professional, working with Anna and her team was both effortless and enjoyable. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others.
9 February, 2018
Casey & Fox
Relationship
Colleague
Ever since our time studying together at the KLC School of Design, Anna has always had a unique and eclectic style, combined with a genuine flair for creative interiors. We’ve frequently caught up over the years and bounced ideas off each other in terms of both project creativity as well as client management and business processes and procedures.
The project we've worked on that sticks out in my mind the most, is back in March 2013. Anna was working on the “Buckingham Palace Eco-fantasy room” which was a celebration to honour the Royal Warrant Holders and Anna sought my help in sourcing eco/pretty bulbs for chandeliers, and other sustainable input. She specifically sought my advice on how better to source and implement fabrics, textiles and hard materials from the fellow local exhibitors in terms of a sustainable and responsible design ethos. The idea was to use British companies to lower the carbon footprint.
I can say with confidence that any client engaging Anna is guaranteed a unique and personal design experience, with a guarantee of a meticulously-realised and one-of-a-kind result.
12 July, 2017Last modified:11 October, 2017
Paul Langston Interiors
Relationship
Colleague
It has been my pleasure to have collaborated with Anna on several interior design projects over the years. Anna is an outstanding designer who works incredibly hard to achieve beautiful schemes every time. Certainly one of the most talented people I have met, Anna is in a league of her own. She always goes the extra mile on every design and delivers exceptional results.
4 January, 2017
Tim Rodgers
Relationship
Client
Anna is a great designer who understands you, the space and how you use it.
She used a collection of vintage and new product to create a live / work space in a super quick turn around and budget.
25 October, 2015
Comment from Run for the Hills:
thanks for the kind words Tim. Hope all is well in NYC and look forward to seeing you in London when you're next over!
Etons of Bath
Relationship
Colleague
I have known Anna professionally for a number of years and admire her hugely. She is a rising star in the world of interiors with an impressive client and project list. Her creativity is what clients love. With every scheme she delivers a unique look that is specific to the brief but with the Anna Burles magic touch. Anna’s love of colour and originality manifests itself in lovely one-offs from art to furniture and quirky accessories in the form of both vintage and next generation pieces which are mixed with a healthy smattering of high street brands. Anna’s experience in restaurant, retail and event interiors lends an element of theatricality to her residential design. She is fun to work with, diligent and straight talking and has an innate sense of style that is truly original.
15 September, 2015
Dom Designs
Relationship
Colleague
Anna Burles approached me in 2013 for some help with one of her projects for a flagship coffee shop in an architectural landmark in Novosibirsk, Russia. My knowledge of the Russian language as well as the design market was a skill her team didn't have at the time so I jumped right in. It took me some time to source the materials, equipment and various suppliers for her project which resulted in a 3 day intense trip to the capital of Russia with herself and another colleague to meet with the selected suppliers and visit numerous showrooms. We had a fantastic time with Anna in Moscow and I am delighted that we were such a good team during our short burst of cooperation. Anna is a fantastically creative person with a vast practical experience across multiple design fields, to which she has now added some Russia-specific knowledge. She is an amazing conceptual designer who can tackle anything - from brand identity to bespoke wardrobes.
19 June, 2014
Commented: wonderful selectionsThanks! They're from Graham & Green.
18 July, 2018
Commented: Reeded (ribbed) glass panelFabco Sanctuary- it's part of the bespoke shower enclosure.
24 June, 2018
Commented: What a lovely room. What colour is on the walls please?We used Elephant's Breath from Farrow & Ball on the main walls.
23 July, 2017
Commented: Where can I buy these wall lights?Bert Frank!
5 April, 2016
Commented: Basinsthey're actually kitchen belfast sinks - I can't remember the supplier but google Belfast or Butler sink and you'll find lots.
15 January, 2016
Commented: Would this suit my north facing bedroom?Most grey tones suit urban / slightly darker environments light-wise. You could try a section to see how it looks before committing to the whole wall.
14 January, 2016
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