What you'll find
at The Nook...
A bit about me...
Hi I’m Lou, owner of The Nook Interiors, and I’m here to help you create a home that you love!
My passion for handmade & vintage was born from a desire to live in a beautiful home – without the budget to do so!
After leaving a career in teaching I explored upholstery & furniture upcycling before gaining a diploma in Interior Design. Over time I've become increasingly resourceful and creative, and have come to realise I don’t NEED a big budget to create the sort of home I want to live in; shiny, new, expensive, mass-produced things just don’t do it for me! I’ll always opt for handmade over mass-produced, vintage over new and creativity over consumerism.
My home is full of vintage & pre-loved furniture, flea market finds, hand printed cushions and lampshades, bunches of wildflowers & pressed flower art, foraged shells, pebbles & bits of driftwood. I’m constantly inspired by nature and most of what I make incorporates flowers, foliage or foraged finds in some form.
I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love, and for me that begins with creativity. . . whether that’s discovering the skills to make beautiful things for yourself, investing in something handmade by someone else, or learning how to style your home in a way that reflects you and your unique personality.
If you want to be inspired to live a more beautiful, creative & sustainable life, to improve your sense of well-being, to discover new skills, to make more and spend less. . . read on!
Lou xx
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Reviews
Caroline
Thank you for an amazing afternoon - it was great to learn to do something new - and a lovely lampshade to take away! Lovely facilities, great tea and cake and such friendly teaching. Thanks again - I'm sure we'll be back for more!
Julie
I’ve been looking for some pictures to go above our fireplace but had been struggling. I found a picture whilst in Nook & Cranny just before lockdown. I was told that I could commission others (I needed 3 in total). I asked Lou is she could make me two more with a specific family theme, which I’m pleased to say Lou agreed. I’m over the moon with the result as they’re amazing. I also ordered one for a 21st birthday gift.
Louise
Lou creates amazing workshops for children, the space is calming, light and airy. Lou provides such great materials and inspiration and lets the children's creativity flow! Highly recommend!
The Nook Interiors - a creative approach to living
Visit our shop in Frampton Cotterell or call us on
07816 107971