David Massingham
Interior Designer
“My years of artistic direction and choreography in the dance world has given me a unique view of how spaces can be transformed by interior design.
Each project is a collaboration with the client, creating a compelling look and feel they can relax in and enjoy showing to guests.”
Now an accomplished interior designer, David’s first career was dance. His formal training and experience in both disciplines provides a unique perception of the 3D space and dedication to excellence in the outcome.
“ A clear vision of the creative concept is fundamental to producing an exceptional design. This is achieved through understanding more about the client than just their style preferences. What is important to them? What makes their heart sing? I naturally think in 3D, always exploring the spatial possibilities. Working in close collaboration with my client, my skill is telling their story visually.”
Based in Richmond, Bournemouth and Montpelier, France, David is an interior architect and designer, working in the UK and internationally. His interior design highlights include employing liquid metal to achieve a unique finish for an individual home bar design, the renovation of a beautiful period property in Highbury and the realisation of a dream for a client who wanted to create a “Blade Runner Bar” in his garden.
What clients say about David
LONDON HOME BAR
Working with David was a joy from start to finish. When I outlined my thinking, he immediately came up with some concepts far better than I could have imagined – he really bought in to the project. David was both creative and passionate, but also thoughtful and pragmatic in approach. We benefitted from his considerable experience.
During the build process, David was hands on, working with the builders with whom he has worked with before (who were also excellent). He was also mindful of cost and gave me options along the way.
In summary, a pleasure to work with. He made it fun whilst also delivering a brilliant home bar that we and our friends absolutely love.”
Teddington Interior Design
“My husband and I have very different tastes in décor and neither of us are very creative.
David came in and partnered with us to understand what we liked and what we were both looking to achieve. He worked with us to completely change our living areas and the feel of our house – from muted disconnected colours, to bold but elegant furnishings and fixtures that incorporate both of our tastes.
He has worked with the furniture we have and completely changed the colours of much of it; whilst custom designing other pieces and finding the craftsmen and companies that were able to build or make what we wanted.
David has been a fantastic partner and very patient. He’s always listened to what we’ve said without pushing us – but at the same time taken us out of our comfort zone and worked with us to give our home a whole new look which we love.
None of this would have happened without David’s partnership, patience, encouragement, skill & insight-thank you
London Interior Design
“David took such an in-depth and personal interest in our project, which was to create a show home style WoW factor in our downstairs accommodation.
His attention to detail, including taking measurements of everything even the new floor tiles , was brilliant and so professional.
He provided us with several different plans as to where we could locate our new furniture.
He came up with ideas that we had not previously considered some of which were absolutely inspirational.
David also carried out useful research of items for our home, which he carefully selected, always with our budget in mind.
We would definitely recommend David’s input for a home project.”