IN CONVERSATION WITH: INTERIOR DESIGNER,
ED BISHOP
AT HOME WITH A.LONDON | December 2025
Every project in our portfolio begins with a client’s vision. It’s our privilege to bring that vision to life, guided by a team whose creativity and commitment reflect the ambition of those we work with.
Ed Bishop is a key member of the studio, working across a multitude of our successful London projects.
Read on to learn how Ed’s career in design began, his own reflection on the success of 36 & 37 Hertford Street Residences, and his dream design project that may include a pool house…
Hello, Ed! So tell us, what first led you into the world of interior design?
It really came from an interest into why I loved and felt so comfortable in some homes, and not others! Some people have such an eye for making a space beautiful and I loved and noticed this from an early age. I think whilst working with developers on many projects, I really try to create schemes that feel like a home.
Were there moments early in your career that helped shape your design philosophy today?
My design philosophy has always been closely linked to my interested outside of work. I love the countryside, sustainability and collecting things. A home should be interesting and be a true reflection of the people who live in it.
You’ve now led some of our most widely recognised projects, what have you learned about yourself as a designer through them?
Every project is different! No matter how many projects you work on there are always new challenges and new things to learn.
36 & 37 Hertford Street Residences has been incredibly well received, what made this project so special for you personally?
I love the mixture of the old and new within the project and development. The high ceilings and historic features all gave such a great base to start the design with.
Could you share a design detail or moment within Hertford Street that often goes unnoticed, but says a lot about the craftsmanship involved?
The pendants over the dining table are simple in design yet beautifully finished and handmade here in the UK. I love a piece which doesn’t jump out at you, but when you look closer or even touch it, you can see straight away the level of craftsmanship there is within it.
You’re currently working on another Show Residence at Hertford Street. Without revealing too much, what’s inspiring the design direction this time around?
The apartment lends itself to a perfect pied-à-terre. I’ve chosen a masculine, boutique–hotel–suite style, using great fabrics and furniture pieces, styled in a very simple and understated way.
What does your design process typically look like from first brief to final install, and where do you find the most creative momentum?
Following the brief, I like to start with a morning focused on fabrics and my saved favourite artworks. I pull together samples from my hidden drawer and then visit showrooms to find new pieces that fill the gaps and complement the artwork colours.
What role does collaboration play at A.LONDON when you're leading a project?
I use collaboration as a voice of reason. I like to establish the foundations of a design and then develop it further with the team. It’s great when people challenge your thinking and introduce new approaches or recommend a supplier they’ve recently worked with.
What advice would you give to young designers trying to build trust with clients at the top end of the market?
I think honesty is key. You will never know all the answers and that’s okay. It’s always better to be honest and let them know you’ll come back with the correct information, rather than give an answer that might be wrong. You are dealing with high value and high pressure, so it’s very important to have an transparent relationship with your client.
How do you continue to stay creative, especially when designing homes for people who expect the extraordinary?
I try and get out and about when I can. I find inspiration everywhere from restaurants, window shopping, exhibitions and I always take lots of pictures. I often photograph colour combinations that inspire me and refer back to them for the projects I’m working on.
Get to know Ed a little more
First design detail you notice when walking into a room?
The windows and the level of natural light in the space.
Most inspiring place you've ever travelled to, and why?
South America, I love a natural palette both in colour and material and the countries in South America all offered so much inspiration in both the landscape and in the culture.
Coffee table book you always recommend?
It’s a new book by Retrouvius which is all about their work and sustainable design. I love how they reuse materials in such a considered way creating super high-end interiors with materials that would have otherwise been wasted.
Sketchpad or digital tools, what comes first?
Sadly it would be digital tools but I would love to do some more sketching.
Dream project, no brief, no budget, what’s the first thing you’d do?
I’d design a swimming pool area with an incredible pool house that can be used as an amazing entertainment space.
Most underrated part of the design process?
The details. It can be easy to skip over the little things when you’re really busy and hope they work out during installation, but good design means every aspect is considered, from the build right down to the styling.
Your perfect Sunday looks like…?
A slow lazy morning before a long dog walk, followed by a really tasty late lunch at home paired with a great film.
