JRI Design + soft furnishings was founded by Julia in 2004, having previously worked within the film industry. She heralds from a long line of seamstresses, weavers, upholsterers and designers, holding fond childhood memories of her family interiors shop..
Julia studied design and construction of theatre & television costumes, learning how to produce a huge variety of costumes, from tailoring to corsetry, as well as gaining a deep insight into the history of design, something that helps her greatly throughout her work.
Julia, along with her family, have extensively renovated several homes, with an extremely hands on, practical approach. Together, they lovingly, brought a three story Wells town house back to life, transforming it from a uncared-for derelict hostel to a cherished family home. Their seemingly endless hard-work was ultimately repaid, resulting in a tastefully, and comprehensively renovated town house. The house caught the attention of many, with a national television show requesting access to follow the restoration of this previously unloved home, and a number of interior magazines showing interest in photographing the property. When the eventual purchasers visited the home, they noted the clear attention to detail that had been shown throughout the renovation project, this is something Julia displays in all of her work.
Julia studied design and construction of theatre & television costumes, learning how to produce a huge variety of costumes, from tailoring to corsetry, as well as gaining a deep insight into the history of design, something that helps her greatly throughout her work.
Julia, along with her family, have extensively renovated several homes, with an extremely hands on, practical approach. Together, they lovingly, brought a three story Wells town house back to life, transforming it from a uncared-for derelict hostel to a cherished family home. Their seemingly endless hard-work was ultimately repaid, resulting in a tastefully, and comprehensively renovated town house. The house caught the attention of many, with a national television show requesting access to follow the restoration of this previously unloved home, and a number of interior magazines showing interest in photographing the property. When the eventual purchasers visited the home, they noted the clear attention to detail that had been shown throughout the renovation project, this is something Julia displays in all of her work.