Alex Dauley

Alex Dauley came to interior design as a second career and has since become one of its most distinctive voices. In 2020 she co-founded United in Design with Sophie Ashby — a pioneering initiative for inclusivity in the industry — and won a Black British Business Award in 2021. Her work is rooted in storytelling and meaning, turning everyday rooms into deeply personal sanctuaries.

Leading British interior designer

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Designing Spaces with Purpose

This course, led by acclaimed interior designer Alex Dauley, offers a practical guide to interior design, showing how to create clean, modern spaces that work perfectly at whichever stage of life you may be. Filmed in Alex’s studio and client homes, the course offers hands-on experience in creating beautiful, meaningful spaces. Focusing on functionality, emotion, texture, and timeless design, it’s perfect for anyone looking to transform a space that truly reflects who they are and how they live.

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