Karen
Fabrics have been a passion for Karen from a very early age, developed through designing and making clothes. Adoring the texture, drape and handling of fabrics, important knowledge that she gained from her father and her early years at college taking fashion design, Karen began her career with a very brief foray in the bridal industry. However, she quickly realised it was interiors where her true passion lay, switching industries and quickly becoming a business partner by the age of 23.
The biggest step was to create her own show room on the high street in Mirfield, where she still runs a successful interior design business 20 years on. The company thrives on new and innovative design ideas, which Karen interprets for architects and developers alike. A successful relationship has been developed with ONE 17 architects and Darren Smith Homes which Karen drives with great enthusiasm.
The business has grown successfully, which has enabled her to double the workforce and give local students work experience and placements.
Her inspiration, taken from London and trips abroad, is detailed and exquisite, spending hours on Pinterest for ideas, and being a very visual person with an eye for detailing.
Architecturally Karen follows an interior stylist, Dutch born Eric Kuster, who produces top quality interiors under the marque of contemporary luxury design. Her passion for creativity lends itself to guiding others in all aspects of interior decor. Once involved in a scheme, she lives and breathes the project from beginning to end.
Karen’s free time when she’s not working (which isn’t often) is spent on days out with her husband, walking their cockapoo Jess, and socialising with friends and family.
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Karen and the team are able to listen to your ideas and requirements and translate them into something beautiful, whether that’s a functional study or a contemporary bedroom.
- Marie -
Karen and her team always deliver a truly professional service that is second to none. They are dedicated to being in line with current trends, while still working with individual client tastes and coming up with a variety of designs, colours and fabrics to choose from.
- Cath, Darren Smith Homes -
Karen and her team were spot on in understanding our brief for our new house, suggesting things we wouldn’t have thought of that were perfect. The end result is fantastic – wallpaper, curtains, blinds and cushions all perfectly coordinated.
- Linda -
Karen has a fabulous eye for possibilities and spent time with me exploring what style I was looking for. I have been bolder with my choice of fabrics and wallpapers and have created unique rooms where the style flows throughout.
- Nicola -
Since being introduced to CR Interiors in 2010 they have proved time and time again to be experts in their field and excel in both quality of product and customer service.
- ONE17 Architects and Interior Designers -
I have used CR Interiors for about 25 years. Every time I move house I rely on not only purchasing curtains and accessories but have the benefit of their interior design service. They have always provided excellent advice and been able to create rooms that suit my requirements and personality, it turns a house into a welcoming home. I have had many friends remark on how good my home looks and this is all to the credit of the team at CR Interiors.
- Elizabeth -
Claire knows my style and puts together some fantastic mood boards. She always goes that extra mile and nothing is too much trouble. I receive all my samples of paint, wallpaper and fabric through the post, then I decide on the design and place my order over the telephone – it’s all so easy. I would highly recommend the designers at CR Interiors.
- Diane Campbell -
Karen, Claire and their team have advised us and decorated every room in our house. The attention to detail is second to none. The ideas that they come up with, and the help and advice they give with the choices of curtains, blinds, papers and every other aspect of the room being decorated, should you need it, is first class. I would not go anywhere else!
- Karen Ellis
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