BBC One Interior Design Masters finalist · Cheltenham
Matt
Smith-Wood.
About me
Light, shadow,
structure.
Structure first, then what the light does to it. Panelling held at mid height so a room sits lower and reads calmer, and gaps left in the furniture so you are drawn through a space rather than around it.
Based in Cheltenham, and further when it is worth the drive. A run on the BBC's Interior Design Masters sharpened the habit of designing fast and committing to the decision, which matters as much in a house as it did against a deadline.
Services
Four ways
we work.
Four kinds of job, one method: work out how people move through the room, then decide everything else. A whole flat in Lisbon, a dental practice, a room at Wembley, and nine kitchen ranges.
Whole homes, room by room
Full design from discovery to the day you move back in. Every product chosen for proportion, material quality and how it ages.
Lisbon · complete refurbishment
Spaces that work harder
Large commercial transformations, approached the same way as a home, starting with how people actually move through the space.
Sona Dental · complete practice fit-out
Rooms people remember
Interiors for places that trade on atmosphere. Styling for shoots, show homes and events sits here too.
Wembley Stadium · hospitality interior
Nine kitchen ranges
A collection designed with System Six: craftsmanship, stylistic diversity and customised luxury, in a space that feels truly yours.
Selected work
Selected work
Walk through it.
Everyone interacts with interior design every day. It is important and can enhance the way you live your life.
Matt Smith-Wood
Inspired by Brutalist architecture and the interplay of light and shadow, I create spaces that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics.
Matt Smith-Wood
The guest bedroom, Lisbon
From a pen
to a room.
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01 · Drawn
It starts in pen, with the reason written underneath.
Colour above, panelling below, two pictures over the bed and something green either side of it. Every one of those decisions is already made here, while changing them still costs nothing.
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02 · Visualised
Then built once, where mistakes are still free.
Same corner of the same room, visualised. The ochre is chosen, the panelling line is set and the pictures are hung, all of it before anyone has ordered a tin of paint.
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03 · Built
And then it is a room you can sleep in.
Seen in the round mirror, which is drawn on the left wall of the sketch you started on. The two panels are in all three frames, and so is the panelling, and so is the green beside the bed.
Everyone interacts with interior design every day. It is important and can enhance the way you live your life. Matt Smith-Wood
BBC One · Interior Design Masters
Two ends of one room
Designed, built and dressed on set, against the clock.
Bedroom · as aired · BBC One
Kyoto
Inspired by the architecture and interiors of ancient Japanese imperial residences, the Kyoto finds poise between crafted heritage and evolved modernity. Its slender framework and the repetition of perfectly proportioned squares and rectangles evoke a sense of order and symmetry, echoing classical Japanese design principles. Finished in a natural woodgrain, Kyoto brings an artisanal warmth and authenticity to both contemporary and traditional interiors.
London
A contemporary classic inspired by the elegance of London's historic townhouses, uniting heritage and modern refinement. Its balanced framework, in a carefully curated palette, evokes understated grandeur whilst honouring intricate craftsmanship and tradition. Finished with considered detailing and subtle heritage touches, it brings warmth, authenticity and enduring style. The London brings a wealth of timeless design to contemporary interiors and is equally at home in a period property.
Oslo
The Oslo is a modern classic that celebrates streamlined design and well-balanced luxury. Its clean lines and balanced proportions create a sense of calm and clarity, offering the perfect opportunity to contrast with soft and tactile accessories; thoughtful craftsmanship highlights the beauty of minimalism. With its contemporary edge, the Oslo brings light, atmosphere, and effortless style, making it perfectly suited to contemporary living.
Barcelona
Inspired by urban industrial design, the Barcelona creates a sophisticated and artisanal kitchen that balances raw textures with creative soul. Its strong lines are softened by unique natural finishes and tactile surfaces, creating a true design statement. With its mix of industrial detail and organic warmth, the Barcelona fuses bold design with authentic materials and finishes to create a space that feels warm and inviting.
Detroit
The Detroit is a bold design statement, fusing utility and performance with refined industrial aesthetics, crafted for urban living. Texture is brought to the forefront through rich timber finishes created by cross-scratching; adding depth and natural warmth to its clean lines. The balance of industrial detail and organic materiality creates a space that feels both striking and functional, whilst remaining tactile and inviting.
Milan
Inspired by the interior design capital of Italy, the Milan brings sleek, smooth finishes along with matte textures, evoking a sense of softness and warmth. Elegantly and simply designed, its principles combine to create a space that truly celebrates the Italian loves of cooking, eating, drinking and socialising. The Milan meets all the needs of a modern home; stylish and atmospheric whilst offering ultimate functionality for contemporary living.
Copenhagen
With a nod to Danish design, the Copenhagen is a haven of subtle, architectural luxury, defined by clean lines and satisfying form, offering an atmospheric space to eat and rest. Calming textures, from oak wood grain through to the slab floor fuse structure and texture into the space, resonating with contemporary life. Open shelving and rich dark woods define clean, architectural lines, curating a space with a refined sense of minimalism.
Stockholm
Inspired by Scandinavian living and quiet geometry, the Stockholm offers a masterclass in understated luxury; clean lines, smooth painted surfaces with the option of a true handleless finish provide a space which feels minimal and uncluttered, the pure natural materials are warm and inviting. Crafted for considered living this kitchen merges practical performance with a composed, understated elegance.
Sydney
Drawn to the open plan, light-filled living and minimalist design celebrated throughout Australia, the Sydney offers a perfectly streamlined, easy-living design. Quiet luxury combined with fresh modernity and smooth finishes are perfectly framed alongside gently contrasting, yet perfectly complimentary colours and textures.
More than
function.
A kitchen is the one room you stand up in. You move about it, and you put a hand on nearly everything in it, which is why the framework and the finish carry more weight here than anywhere else in the house.
Designed with System Six, who build them. Nine ranges, so the same kitchen does not get sold into nine different houses.
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