ABOUT
Established by Sarah Ahluwalia in 1988, SAAL Design create high end residential interiors and boutique commercial spaces.
Based in Leamington Spa and operating throughout Warwickshire and the Cotswolds, we offer clients a total turnkey service, from concept to completion. The team at Saal Design are proud of our reputation for creating interiors of outstanding quality; carefully considering functionality, budget, scale and personal taste to create spaces that are visual representations of our clients and their history.
THE TEAM
SARAH AHLUWALIA (ah-loo-wol-ee-uh)
Principal Designer and Founder
Sarah has over 30 years experience within the world of luxury interiors. Her father was architect Jim Roberts. He was famous for pushing architectural boundaries, most notably with his design for the Rotunda in Birmingham. Her mother was a dealer in nautical antiques. She has spent her entire life surrounded by art & design.
After meeting artists such as Barbara Hepworth as a youngster, Sarah was inspired to study Fine Art at Central St Martins in London. Upon graduating she worked as a watercolour artist and gallery curator but soon discovered her interests lay beyond the canvas. Combining her creative skill with her inherited knowledge of architecture, Sarah decided to establish her own interior design studio - SAAL Design.
Sarah's work has a refined yet eclectic aesthetic. Her process incorporates a personal and relaxed approach, along with practical and commercial considerations. Sarah finds inspiration in the world around her, in textures - both natural and architectural; in coastal landscapes, botanical geometry and in the human creations of art and structure. Through her family and travels she has developed a deep appreciation for Indian culture and design and enjoys incorporating these influences in her work. She is inspired by the way humans have created spaces for themselves throughout history; from the bustling bazaar to the universal desire to find sanctuary and calm.
SUZIE HOUNSELL
Junior Designer
Suzie joined SAAL Design in 2018 and quickly became an invaluable asset to the team. She began as an intern, having recently graduated from Birmingham City University with a degree in Graphics. She had always been interested in art and design, however, during her internship with SAAL quickly discovered a passion for interiors. A passion that she met with equal parts strength and skill. Her keen eye for detail, ability to develop beautiful spaces and create technical drawings are just a few of her many talents - she also has an infectious laugh and a great sense of humour! When not at work, Suzie loves to travel and learn about the different types of architecture, design practices and materials used around the world. Her favourite destinations include New York, Barcelona and Lisbon (whose famous tiles in particular are a source of great inspiration!).
OUR ETHOS
The team at SAAL Design are guided by principles of ecology and sustainability. We utilise and up-cycle our clients’ existing furnishings where possible and seek out natural, durable materials with which to design. We believe in developing lasting relationships, with our clients, suppliers and contractors, and are very proud to support local craftspeople and artisans.
We take this conscientious approach to design in order to deliver results that are personal, balanced and timeless.