Sara Cosgrove Studio is a premium multidisciplinary interior design and interior architectural practice.

We have a transitional refined house style focusing on quality and detail. Sara's passion is for integrating the old and new in our projects. We source our materials, finishes and furnishings from a select range of trusted suppliers, and take full responsibility for every installation we run.

We work on a range of 4star plus hospitality, high end residential developments and full scale private residential design projects. We like our designs to uplift and engage. We pride ourselves in the integrity of our dealings with suppliers and clients, providing creative solutions, and a tailored approach to our projects, simply put Design That Elevates.

We also have a sister company, Grove & Co, that specialises in multi unit residential development interior design, hospitality procurement, rental unit and PRS fit out.

Originally from County Mayo, Sara attended Trinity College Dublin then moved to London to study at KLC School of Design.

Upon graduation she worked at a number of top design houses including Helen Green Design and Candy & Candy. Sara was then appointed Head of Design at the world famous department store Harrods London. During these years she specialised in high end residential, retail and development projects. Delivering several award winning show apartments, creating residential material packages, marketing suites, consulting on residential development master planning and working on private residential projects across the globe.

In 2014 she set up her own design business, and shortly after joined forces with Starwood Capital/Principal Hayley group on the launch of an exciting new hospitality brand as Design Director of The Principal Hotel Company. Whilst at Principal she oversaw the creative direction and design of The Intercontinental Hotel Edinburgh George Street , The Principal York, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel Manchester and The Kimpton Fitzroy London (rooms, public spaces, bars, restaurants and events). Sara and her team are currently working on a wide range of projects, including luxury residential private commissions, multi unit developments and luxury hospitality.

Sara is a recognised industry commentator and lecturer with regular contributions to The Gloss, The Irish Times, Decorex, Index Dubai, The Luxury Briefing & Sleep. She has often contributed to the ‘ask the expert’ column in The Sunday Times Ireland. Sara also sits on the KLC School of Design Alumni Board. Sara has recently been announced as a Judge for 2022 on RTE 1’s popular property show Home of the Year.

Meet Our Team

  • Emily

    Lead Designer

    Emily's design highlights are pulling together schemes while working with a vast array of fabrics and picking out lighting features.

    Fun Fact: Emily loves to travel and is always planning her next trip away!

  • Marjorie

    Interior Designer

    Marjorie loves combing the new and the old through design, by respecting the traditional and embracing the future she helps create wonderful bespoke interior spaces.

    Fun Fact: Marjorie is a proud dog mom to her Bichon Frise named Lemon!

  • Pri

    Interior Designer

    Pri's role gives her the opportunity to be creative and explore new ways of designing interiors. She has a particular interest in furniture design and is growing her knowledge of all things fabric at the moment.

    Fun Fact: Pri loves to cook and is always eager to try out new cuisines!

  • Leah

    Lead Designer

    Leah has been working in design for 10 years starting her career in London before returning home to Ireland. Leah is passionate about creating spaces that not only look beautiful but also make people feel truly at home whilst maximising a spaces true potential.

    Fun Fact: Leah loves to read and has a particular penchant for coffee table books!

  • Felipe

    Interior Architect

    Felipe's design techinque includes using a strong blend of materials that compliment eachother and using colour tones/lighting to create spaces that reflect their purpose.

    Fun Fact: Felipe loves basketball, if he isn't watching it you'll find him playing it in a park somewhere!

  • Orla

    Operations Manager

    Orla works alongside the whole team and is on hand for any scenarios that might pop up, she loves seeing our projects build from the very start and come to life after a truly collaborative design process.

    Fun Fact: Orla has a growing interest in gardening, weather permitting of course!

  • Karla

    Grove & Co. Operations & Design Lead

    Karla works closely across our exciting Grove & Co projects with a special interest in lighting and how to best use it to elevate a space.

    Fun Fact: Karla loves nothing more than spending a day out with her camera!

  • Michael

    Grove & Co. Contracts & Design Lead

    Michael loves to source and research manufacturers, materials, and products for projects. His current passion is lighting design. He has a keen interest in eco-sustainability in the world of interior design & architecture

    Fun fact: Michael loves all forms of art and you can be sure to bump into him at any exhibition that is currently on in the city!

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Sara Cosgrove Studio specialises in Luxury Residential, Commercial Interior and Interior Product Design.

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