Jeffreys Interiors (Edinburgh) were the winning entry for the North and North West region at the BIID Interior Design awards with their stunning, colourful and totally unique interior design of The Tempus Hotel inspired by Alice in Wonderland which was completed in 2023.

The Tempus is a brand new 15 bedroom boutique hotel with restaurant and bar set in its own grounds on the 150 acre Charlton Hall estate near Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, owned and managed by The Doxford Group.

Jeffreys Design Director Jo Aynsley was charged with the design and delivery of this project after completing the interior design for Charlton Hall.

The Alice in Wonderland inspired interiors captivate from the minute you enter the entrance foyer    with juxtaposing colour palettes and lavish soft furnishings, Jo says “After working the client on the     hotel's sister location, Charlton Hall, we were given full creative freedom, and the license to go a little bonkers – to develop the Alice and Wonderland vibe and see where we could take it. We had two years to transform former cattle sheds into a vibrant, exciting wonderland into somewhere that couldn't be considered  'just another option' on a long list of wedding venues, but instead a destination in its own right – the choice. Our aim therefore was to create a visual delight, a daring place of wonder and awe. Somewhere you'd want to visit again and again so you could try out a different room every time or return to your favorite secret getaway with whichever explosion of colour and pattern called to you. It had to appeal to both the young couple escaping the bright lights of Newcastle and to your Granny for a Sunday Lunch and I think we achieved that.

BIID Judges comments:

Your winning entry not only met, but exceeded the high standard of quality that we set for this competition. The judges were impressed by the creativity, skill, and dedication you showcased in your submission. Your work truly stood out among a field of exceptional entries, and it is a testament to your passion and expertise in your field. Judges were captivated by the energy and creativity of the design, praising the bold use of colour, texture, and pattern. The hotel feels entirely unique, delivering an experience that is exciting and different from other venues in the region.

Featured in many top hospitality design magazines already in 2024 the design resonated with the BIID judges who awarded it the winner for North and North East at the BIID awards held at Drapers Hall, in the City of London presented by Historian and Curator Lucy Worsley.

Jeffreys Interiors also won a design award for The Tempus at the International Property Awards held at Lancaster House, London on October 25th. Jeffreys were awarded Five Star – Best Hotel Interior Northumberland, and Best Hotel Interior United Kingdom.

Jeffreys Interiors and The Tempus are shortlisted for two furthers awards; Northern Design Awards and FX awards to be held at Grosvenor House this month,

Jeffreys Interiors are currently designing 3 brand new apartments in Edinburgh newest residential tower, New Eiydn, as well as several city and country homes.

For more information, images and interviews please contact nick@niche-pr.co.uk

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www.jeffreys-interiors.co.uk / www.thetempus.co.uk

Northumberland has the most wedding venues in the UK, wanted to stand out from the crowd, be a destination, let's be marmite, love it or hate it, going to be a talking point.