The studio
Malcolm Duffin Design is an Edinburgh interior design studio working across residential, commercial and specialist heritage projects. We create timeless, tailor-made interiors through exceptional design expertise, seamless project delivery, and a genuine care for craft.
From the first conversation to the final photograph, we manage every detail — our clients are never the project manager. We are.
A studio built on restraint and craft.
Malcolm Duffin established the studio to design interiors that feel timeless rather than trend-led — rooms that are gracious, comfortable, and quietly expressive of the people who live in them.
That conviction now runs through every project the studio delivers, residential to commercial to heritage.
Our team
Malcolm Duffin
As Head of Design, Malcolm is one of the country’s leading personalities in Interior Design.
One of the UK’s most influential designers, Malcolm was previously Head of Design at Whytock and Reid, which held a Royal Warrant for over 150 years, for design and decoration services to Her Majesty the Queen.
Malcolm’s extensive experience of working in London and Edinburgh, together with his no nonsense approach to design, has earned him a wide variety of commissions at home and internationally. Currently operating in the commercial and hospitality sector, Malcolm and his design team are taking the Interiors world by storm with their latest design projects, which are a master class in combining traditional detail and contemporary design.
Sarah Duffin
Sarah Duffin has over 20 years of experience in the Interior Design and property sectors, having previously worked with property firm, Rettie & Co, Sarah is responsible for overseeing all areas of our design practice.
Sarah's attention to detail ensures that Malcolm Duffin Design retains a loyal client following and a reputation for excellence, completing many of our most prestigious design projects personally. Sarah has established her own client following reflecting her very own sought after sense of style, fun and effective management practice.
Hayley Beall
Hayley joined Malcolm Duffin Design in 2021 and brings her considerable experience in retail, jewellery, customer service (and world class chat!) to our business. Ensuring deadlines are met, communication is effective and paramount, with an exemplary and friendly approach, we are delighted with the impact and energy she has brought to our practice.