Our Journey

Our Journey

From a small Cotswolds studio to a globally recognised interior design practice, we’ve spent almost 20 years creating elegant, timeless interiors that enhance the way people live. Shaped by creativity, collaboration and enduring design principles, each chapter of the Sims Hilditch story reflects the growth of the studio, the evolution of our work and the projects and people that have defined our story.

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2009

The Beginning

Emma Sims-Hilditch officially founds the studio, rooted in the Cotswolds.

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2013

A Permanent Home

The studio acquires The White Hart, a 16th-century coaching inn near Bath.

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2015

The Team Moves In

The studio is ready for the team to move and breathe new life into an iconic heritage space.

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2018

London Expansion

Sims Hilditch establishes a presence in London, bringing our signature aesthetic to the city.

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2020

First International Project

Sims Hilditch completes its first international project, kick starting our international presence.

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2021

The George Smith Collaboration

The studio launches its first major product collaboration with George Smith Furniture.

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2022

The First Book

Emma releases her debut book, The Evolution of Home, defining the studio’s design philosophy.

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2023

A New Era Of Leadership

Henry joins as CEO, steering the business toward a new era of global leadership.

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2025

A Landmark Year

May: Named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work.
May: The studio moves to a Partnership Model, empowering its senior talent.
September: Sims Hilditch achieves B Corp Certification, committing to a sustainable future.
October: We launch our second book, Beautifully British Interiors.