British Vogue’s Summer House: A Celebration of Creativity, Character and the Art of Living

A British Vogue feature exploring the beauty of individuality, atmosphere and homes shaped around the way we live

There is something wonderfully evocative about a summer house - a place where colour can become bolder, textures can feel lighter, and interiors can invite a little more freedom, curiosity and imagination into the way we live. In the August issue of British Vogue, this spirit takes centre stage within Vogue’s Summer House, a celebration of creative interiors, distinctive objects and the people and studios shaping the way we experience our homes.

For Andreea De Mirabela Design, being featured within this editorial environment feels particularly meaningful, not simply because of the recognition itself, but because it reflects a philosophy of interior design rooted in individuality, atmosphere and the belief that a home should evolve around the people who inhabit it.

Rather than following a prescribed idea of luxury, my approach to interior design is centred on creating spaces with a sense of harmony and intention, where architecture, furniture, colour, texture and light come together naturally, allowing the character of each home to emerge with quiet confidence.

British Vogue’s Summer House showcases a tapestry of creativity and the art of living, highlighted by the exquisite designs of Andreea De Mirabela Design. Featuring bold visuals and innovative style, this edition celebrates character and artistry in the world of fashion and interior design.

Vogue’s Summer House

The Vogue’s Summer House feature brings together an eclectic collection of designers, artists, makers and creative brands, creating a visual landscape that feels expressive, personal and wonderfully varied. Across its pages, interiors are not presented as a formula to follow, but as a reflection of individual taste, imagination and the many different ways a home can feel like an extension of its owner.

This is a perspective that resonates deeply with the philosophy behind Andreea De Mirabela Design.

I have always believed that the most compelling homes are not necessarily those that follow every emerging trend, but those that possess a sense of identity - spaces where the choices feel connected, where materials have purpose, where colour creates atmosphere and where every element contributes to the experience of living.

For me, luxury is found in this sense of cohesion.

It can be the softness of a fabric against natural light, the warmth of timber alongside stone, the contrast between an architectural line and an organic form, or simply the way a room welcomes you at the end of a long day. These quieter details are often what give an interior its lasting character.

Designing Homes With Personality

A home should never feel as though it has been assembled simply to be photographed.

It should feel lived in, layered and deeply connected to the people who call it home, with every decision contributing to an environment that feels natural rather than imposed. This is why my approach to luxury interior design begins with understanding the individual - their lifestyle, their routines, their preferences and the atmosphere they want to experience within their home.

From the initial concept through to the final details, each project is developed around that understanding.

Furniture, lighting, finishes, artwork, colour and texture are considered not as isolated elements, but as part of a wider composition, allowing the spaces within a home to flow together while still retaining their own personality.

This is particularly important when designing a full home, where the relationship between rooms can create a sense of continuity and calm. A beautiful interior is not simply about one room making an impression; it is about creating an entire environment that feels connected, balanced and effortless to live within.

A Different Perspective on Luxury

The August issue of British Vogue feels particularly fitting for this philosophy because Vogue’s Summer House celebrates creativity in many different forms, moving beyond conventional definitions of style and allowing personality to take the lead.

There is freedom in that approach, and I believe there should be freedom in the way we design our homes too.

Contemporary luxury interiors do not have to be defined by excess. They can instead be shaped through restraint, craftsmanship, beautiful proportions and materials that develop character over time. They can be sophisticated without feeling formal, elegant without feeling distant, and distinctive without sacrificing comfort.

For a Cheshire interior designer, this balance is especially important when working with homes that often possess their own architectural character, whether a contemporary property, a period house or a home undergoing a complete transformation.

The design should respond to the architecture rather than compete with it, while creating a setting that feels unmistakably personal to the people who live there.

From Inspiration to Your Own Home

Being featured in British Vogue is a wonderful opportunity to share this philosophy with a wider audience, but for me, the most exciting part is always what happens beyond the pages of a magazine.

It is the conversation with a client who has recently bought a house and can already imagine what it could become.

It is the transformation of an empty room into somewhere that feels warm, purposeful and entirely their own.

It is discovering the right combination of materials, furniture and finishes, creating a considered scheme and then watching that vision gradually become a home.

Whether working on a full home interior design project, a single room or a carefully curated styling project, my role is to bring together the creative and practical elements of the process so that the finished interior feels cohesive, personal and enduring.

And while every project begins differently, the intention remains the same: to create a home that reflects the people who live within it, rather than simply reflecting what is fashionable at the moment.

A Home That Feels Like You

Perhaps this is ultimately what makes Vogue’s Summer House such an appealing concept.

A summer house is not necessarily about a particular architectural style or decorating aesthetic. It represents a feeling - openness, creativity, ease and the freedom to surround ourselves with the things that bring meaning and pleasure into everyday life.

Those principles can extend far beyond summer.

They can become part of the way we approach our homes throughout the year, creating interiors that feel welcoming in winter, luminous in spring, relaxed in summer and quietly atmospheric as the seasons change.

For Andreea De Mirabela Design, this is at the heart of every project: creating refined homes where elegance and functionality exist naturally alongside personality, warmth and the details that make a space feel truly lived in.

From Cheshire and the surrounding areas of Prestbury, Alderley Edge, Wilmslow, Knutsford and Macclesfield, through to Manchester and London, I work with clients who are looking to create homes that feel personal, distinctive and enduring, with projects also available remotely for clients further afield.

The pages of British Vogue may offer a glimpse into the world of design, but the real joy lies in bringing those ideas into a home that belongs entirely to you.

If you are considering a new home, a full renovation or simply feel that your surroundings are ready for a new chapter, I would love to hear about your project.

Because the most beautiful homes are not created to impress everyone.

They are created to feel right for the people who live in them.

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