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Julie Kent Dipl. I.D. BIDA - Managing Director

Julie founded Julie Kent Interiors in 1980 following her interior design training in London at The Inchbald School of Design. After a brief spell as a freelance consultant, working for local developers and contractors, Julie launched her studio and showrooms in Bath. One of her first projects was Design Assistant at The Theatre Royal, Bath, in the same street. Julie soon headed a team of designers and sub-contractors, undertaking projects from private homes to show homes, offices, shops, restaurants and boutique hotels, specialises in period refurbishments around the West Country and London. Homes abroad have also included a family house in Washington a penthouse apartment in New York, USA and advice on chalets in Switzerland.

With over 26 years experience in the industry, Julie has built up a loyal team of builders, specialist trades and sub-contractors and suppliers of interior design furnishings from home accessories to kitchen and bathroom fittings.

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Carly Bennett - Interior Designer

Carly studied Art & Design for over 4 years, firstly in Yorkshire and then onto Berkshire College of Art & Design in Maidenhead. Where she achieved a short-listing for an RSA Student Design Award in London. She then moved on to work for a leading London firm of Architects, based in their 'on-site' project office for the refurbishment of the prestigious Claridges Hotel in Mayfair.

Following this Carly then spent a period of time working in ´office interiors´ where she had the opportunity to work on large projects like the refurbishment of the Civil Aviation Authority Head Offices in London & East Midland Airports. Working on all aspects of the projects, from design/concept through to project coordination. She has gained over 12 years experience using Autocad, from domestic extensions to large office space planning & 3 dimensional layouts.

Susan Boardman - Showroom Assistant

Susan has many years of experience in the retail profession. She started working at Julie Kent Interiors when the shop very first opened, so she has an excellent knowledge of all customers and clients. Sue is a very outgoing person, and enjoys meeting new people and offering her experience to incoming visitors to our showroom in Corsham.

Zoe Sugg - Shop Sales/Design Assistant

Zoe joined us late summer 2008, She studied Art, Photography and Textiles at Corsham Sixth Form and passed all three with A grades. She has a great interest in the Interior Design and Fashion Industry and previously worked in the Frock Exchange in Bath. She mainly works in the showroom, giving advice and helping customers but is also involved in assisting the design team.