Country pubs and inns

Country pub interior design

I design welcoming, hard-working interiors for country pubs, village inns and pubs with rooms, so your guests want to come back and your business runs well.

Interior design for rural pubs and inns, from the bar to the bedrooms

A rural pub is often the heart of its community and sometimes its main reason for visitors to stop. Whether you’re restoring a historic building, reimagining your dining space or adding accommodation, I create schemes that suit your building and your trade, and that make the most of your setting.

Your pub may have a long history and a loyal local following. My job is to protect that character and warmth while improving flow, comfort and how the space works on a busy night. From the bar and dining room to the bedrooms and garden, I design cohesive interiors that fit your brand, your budget and your business goals.

I design spaces that look inviting, stand up to daily use and work all year round, from the winter fireside to the summer terrace. My work covers:

  • Bars, lounges and taprooms
  • Restaurants and private dining rooms
  • Outdoor dining and covered terraces
  • Games rooms and entertainment spaces
  • Guest cloakrooms
  • Guest bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms
  • Kitchens and catering facilities

Whether you want guests to stay longer, to win more private bookings or to add boutique rooms upstairs, I’ll help you get there through design.

What’s included

A full-service package, from first idea to reopening day:

  • Concept design and mood boards: Mood, materials and palette, agreed before anything is bought.
  • Space planning and layout: Layouts that improve flow for guests and staff.
  • Interior design and styling: Colour, lighting, soft furnishings and finishing touches, designed as one scheme.
  • Contract-quality furniture and fittings: Furniture, fabrics and fittings sourced to meet commercial durability and safety standards.
  • Procurement and project management: Ordering, scheduling and coordinating trusted contractors and suppliers.
  • Installation and handover: Everything installed and styled, and ready for opening.

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Recent interior design projects


A hand picked selection of projects managed by Sonia Aucott, Interior Designer