# design storey

design storey is an architect in Oxford. Rated 5.0/5 from 29 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 49 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 29 reviews.

Independent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2013. That's 13 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.

## Summary
Based in historic Oxford, this architectural and interiors practice specialises in heritage, lifestyle, and home projects. They offer a personal service with direct director involvement to ensure each design is individually tailored to the client and its context. ([Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/professionals/architects-and-architectural-designers/design-storey-pfvwgb-pf~1100929335), [Their website](http://www.design-storey.co.uk))

Established in 2013, the practice has been recognised for its work with multiple awards for design and client satisfaction. ([Trust scorecard](https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/design-storey-2#trust-scorecard))

_From public sources, July 2026._

## About
Design Storey is an award winning architectural and interiors practice known for homes, heritage and lifestyle projects. We design beautiful homes by repurposing old buildings, or creating new ones, to enhance our client’s everyday lives. Based in historic Oxford, our designs are inspired by experiences working in both London and Vancouver, as well as the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswolds. We are selective about the projects we work on, offering a high level of personal service, so the directors remain directly involved in projects, to ensure that each design is individually tailored to the client and its context.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 29 |

Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Oxford. Across 32 architects in Oxford, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Architect

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.co.uk/pro/design-storey)
- [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/design_storey)

## Awards & recognition
- 9× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 29 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 08799625 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Companies House status: Active
- Website online since 2013 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz, RIBA
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## Before you hire an architect
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Only someone on the Architects Registration Board (ARB) register may legally call themselves an 'architect' in the UK. Ask for their ARB number and check it free at arb.org.uk. An 'architectural designer' or 'technologist' is a different, unregistered role (often capable, but not the same protection).
- Agree how they charge before any work starts (a percentage of the build cost, a fixed fee, or an hourly rate) and exactly which stages it covers (concept design, planning application, building-regulations drawings, work on site), so there are no surprises later.
- Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
- Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
- Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current.

## Contact
- Phone: 01865 504404
- Website: http://www.design-storey.co.uk

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