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About Studio DKD

We design exquisite solutions to complex problems.

Based in the north of England and working nationally, Studio DKD is currently accepting a select number of new commissions.

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Founded on Understanding

Design Begins in Conversation

Studio DKD is a boutique architectural and interior design practice working across high-end residential and select commercial projects. Founded by Daniel, the studio operates with the belief that the best design begins not at the drawing board, but in conversation — understanding how people live, work, and move through the spaces they inhabit.

Studio DKD works across a broad spectrum — from sensitive interventions within listed buildings to full ground-up extensions, from single-room transformations to complete refurbishments spanning thousands of square feet. What connects every project, regardless of scale or budget, is an insistence on resolved detail, considered materiality, and design that genuinely improves the lives of the people within it.

Personal by Design

Led from First Brief to Final Detail

The practice is deliberately small by choice. Every project is led personally by Daniel from first brief to final detail, ensuring that the thinking, the craft, and the care that define Studio DKD’s work are present at every stage. Clients are not passed between teams. The relationship that begins on day one is the relationship that carries the project through.

The studio draws on deep experience across planning, heritage, contractor relationships, and interior specification — bringing a breadth of knowledge that a larger practice might distribute across departments, but that Studio DKD delivers through a single, trusted point of contact.

What Our Clients Say

“Daniel designed an extension and completely refurbished my grade II listed property.
He demonstrated significant expertise in creating a design that provides a light, airy, modern yet rustic space, with plenty of glass yet maximum privacy.
He made use of green oak and devised an ingenious way of incorporating the modern elements of the structure with an original feature garden wall.
Daniel really listened and understood the brief, then followed through to practical implementation by working very effectively with the builders. I highly recommend his services.”

Sian Ellingworth — The Workhouse

“Facing a complete house refurbishment was a daunting experience, but Daniel made the process feel considered and enjoyable from the outset.

He stood out because he took the time to understand not only the building changes we wanted, but how we wanted to live in the space, both practically and aesthetically.

His attention to detail throughout the planning and design stages went far beyond what we expected, and the proposals he presented helped us clearly understand and refine the finished vision before work began.

Daniel also managed the project with great care, visiting regularly and working closely with the contractor and suppliers to keep everything on track and resolve any issues calmly and efficiently.

The final result surpassed our original objectives, and we now have a house that is a joy to live in. A large part of that is down to Daniel’s attention to detail and his desire to exceed expectations.”

Deane & Janet Stocks — Chinook

“Daniel project managed the full design, planning application and build of a loft conversion for our family home, creating two additional bedrooms and a bathroom on a new third floor.

He made excellent use of the available space, designing a beautiful staircase with built-in bookshelves, natural light and minimal loss of footprint on the floor below.

The design was entirely consistent with the original house, with matching windows, brickwork and tiles, so the finished extension felt as though it had always been part of the property.

Daniel managed every strand of the project, from planning approval in a conservation area to contractor tenders, costs and build quality.

The work was delivered seamlessly, to a very high standard, with minimal mess and disruption to daily life. We were very satisfied with the end result, which added significant value to the property.”

Grant & Louise Paul Florence — The Summer House

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