Characterful, Layered Interiors for Period Homes

About Holly Lomax

I'm Holly. Cambridge-trained architectural historian and interior designer, and Founder of Effortless Interior Design.

I specialise in creating layered English interiors that honour the history of a home while supporting the way you live today. Drawing on my background in historic building restoration and conservation, I help clients adapt period properties with sensitivity, ensuring their character is respected, understood, and thoughtfully evolved.

The homes I design are warm, comfortable and deeply personal—created to be lived in, loved, and shared for generations. Throughout the process, I provide clear guidance and thoughtful expertise, so you can enjoy a design journey that is every bit as rewarding as the finished result.

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"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

She has combined her expertise in design with all the practical considerations we required. She has done a fantastic job of selecting fabrics that we absolutely love but would never have found on our own.

Her exceptional attention to detail has made the process a huge success and we would not hesitate to work with her again.”

- Sara, Yorkshire

"Our home now feels warm and calming, full of character.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

Holly has an incredible eye for colour, and the joinery additions she designed have completely changed the way we use the house.

She is thoughtful, professional and warm - I would recommend her to anyone who is doing work to their interiors - especially if they do not feel confident about interior design. She is a joy to work with."

- Will, London

“A truly gifted designer...I loved everything.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

“A truly gifted designer...I loved everything.

Holly layers pattern in way that is so natural. She is truly authentic with her style and really listens."

- Allie, Portland, USA

Characterful, Layered Interiors for Period Homes

About Holly Lomax

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"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Our home now feels warm and calming, full of character.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

“A truly gifted designer...I loved everything.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

“A truly gifted designer...I loved everything.

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Characterful, Layered Interiors for Period Homes

About Holly Lomax

Projects Gallery

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Our home now feels warm and calming, full of character.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

“A truly gifted designer...I loved everything.

"Holly has been outstanding in understanding our vision for the house.

“A truly gifted designer...I loved everything.

Let's Work Together

For thoughtful insights & project availability, sign up for my newsletter.

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