Interior design that makes everyday life feel easier
Studio Smith is an interior design studio working on renovation projects where the details really matter.
I focus on how a home needs to work day to day. How spaces flow, where time is actually spent, and how small layout decisions affect how it feels to live there. That thinking shapes the design from the start, so nothing feels rushed or disconnected later on. I offer support at different stages of a project, depending on where things feel stuck or need more thought.
I’m Jessica, the founder of Studio Smith.
Before interior design, I spent years working in hospitality, an industry where how a space feels matters just as much as how it looks. That experience shaped the way I work today. I pay close attention to functionality & the small decisions that help make your everyday life easier.
When I bought my own Victorian home in Birmingham, I fell in love with the process of reworking the layout to suit modern life while respecting the building’s character. That balance between practicality and atmosphere is at the heart of everything I do now. I design homes that feel considered, easy to live in, and built around real life rather than trends.
Support for the stage you’re at
Not every project needs the same level of input. Some plans just need a second look. Others need more time and space to be worked through properly.
These two services are designed to meet you where you are, without overcomplicating things.
Curated Spaces
A layout service for projects that need more than a quick review. Curated Spaces is for when plans have been sitting around for a while and the questions keep coming back. The questions keep coming back and no body has really help you work through how it all works day to day.
This service gives the layout the time it needs, so you can stop second guessing and move forward with confidence.
Floor Plan Review & Refine
A focused one hour session to review your plans together. This is for when drawings are in place but something still doesn’t feel right. We look closely at what’s been drawn, talk through how the space will actually be used, and identify any sticking points before bigger decisions are locked in.
It’s a practical check-in that helps you feel settled about what’s next.
Full service interior design for renovation projects
This service is for clients undertaking full renovation projects who want a turnkey interior design service handled professionally from the outset.
I take on the interior side of the project completely, coordinating with your architect, builder and wider team to make sure everything is planned properly and carried through as it should be
The focus is on making decisions at the right time, avoiding last-minute changes, and ensuring the interior is carried through properly from start to finish.
Getting the layout right changes everything
A lot of the stress in a renovation comes from not feeling sure about the plan.
I spend time understanding how you actually want to live in your home, not just what you want it to look like. That means looking closely at layout, flow, and the small day to day details early on, so decisions feel thought through rather than rushed later.
When the groundwork is done properly, everything else becomes easier. You know why decisions are being made, you’re not second guessing every step, and the home comes together in a way that feels settled and right for you.
