As founder of Ashton House Design, Caroline returned to her West Country roots in the early 90s, having worked for leading interior and fabric designer, Michael Szell. She founded Ashton House Design in 1992, setting out her stall to offer an exemplary interior design service to discerning clients.

Simon is a stickler for detail, making him the consummate interior designer – nothing seemingly escapes his designing eye! Simon has worked in the interior design industry for 30 years. He relocated to Devon in 1992 where he joined his wife, Caroline Palk, to establish Ashton House Design. Together they head up the team, working from the stunning showroom premises in Ashburton.

The ‘estimate queen’ with an eye for colour, Sarah is our senior interior designer. Following her degree in Textile Design at Winchester School of Art, Sarah worked in London for McKinney & Co. After a year spent in Australia, Sarah ventured to Devon and joined the team at Ashton House Design, where she has continued to broaden her knowledge and hone her design skills. She has been an invaluable and loyal member of the team at Ashton House Design for 17 years. Her professionalism and administration of projects is key to all that we do.

A trusted and valued member of the team, Kate is our senior interior designer and has worked with us for over 15 years. After completing her degree in Contemporary Textile Practice at the University of Wales, Kate worked in London for an interior designer and then for the prestigious designer, David Linley. Kate is adept at managing clients and contractors alike, she relishes a full diary and covers many Devonshire miles!

Interior designer, loyal colleague and a real team player, Hannah brings true meaning to the collaborative approach here at Ashton House Design. With a degree in Interior Design from De Monfort University, Hannah brings demon technical drawing skills and a youthful approach to our collaborative world of interior design.

Hope is our young interior designer with a flair for technical drawing and research skills. She graduated from Falmouth University with a degree in Interior Design. She brings a wealth of freshly learnt drawing skills and a passion for interiors to Ashton House Design and we just love having a bright young face in our team.

Jemma is another youthful member of our team. She is an interior designer with superb organisational skills and is always on it! Jemma has a degree in ‘Interior, Decoration, Design and Styling’ from The Arts University Plymouth. She has proven work experience working within the industry, bringing an invaluable skillset to the team.

Harriette is a vital member of our team. She keeps the team and the business in order, running a tight administrative and accounting ship.

Our family pets, Coco and Rocco are regular visitors to the design studio and are brilliant at securing the most comfortable seat in the house!