Our story

Richard Angel and Ed O’Donnell first met in 2016 at a renowned interiors studio. Richard was one year into his role as Managing Director; Ed had just taken the reins as Creative Group Head. It didn’t take long for the two to connect – not just professionally, but philosophically.

They soon found themselves questioning a culture where process overshadowed imagination, and a rigid ‘house style’ left little room for client individuality. They believed great design should be fluid, personal, and courageous – shaped by people, not predetermined formulas.

So they made a bold move: to break away and build something new. A studio where creativity had space to breathe. Where originality could flourish. Where design wasn’t dictated by a set look, but guided entirely by the people it was made for. No cookie cutters. No rules for rules’ sake. Just distinctive, deeply considered interiors that reflect the people who live in them.

In 2018, Angel O’Donnell opened its doors. Since then, what started as a two-person venture has become a thriving studio of twelve. Awards have been won, press pages filled, and an ever-expanding portfolio of homes delivered – each one crafted with care, character, and conviction.