About
The Story behind Claire Templer Design
Claire Templer is a wallpaper designer, interior designer and colour consultant, and the founder of Claire Templer Design. Based in the creative coastal town of Margate, UK, she is known for her intuitive approach to colour and her nature-inspired design philosophy, interpreting life, character, and the feeling of home. Claire creates interiors that balance beauty, authenticity and emotional resonance.
Claire’s Story
Claire’s love for colour began over two decades ago while backpacking through the Middle East and Mediterranean, following fifteen years of studying ballet. She was inspired by the vivid interplay of tiles, textiles and architecture with their natural environment.
These experiences revealed to her that colour was not just decorative - it was deeply cultural and environmental, a reflection of place and identity, and sparked her intuitive, nature-inspired approach to design.
After relocating from New Zealand to London, Claire studied applied colour psychology under renowned expert Angela Wright, a transformative experience that continues to influence her work today.
She later earned her foundation degree in Interior Design from KLC School of Design and gained experience at an architectural practice before founding her own studio, Claire Templer Design.
her Approach
Claire’s approach is intuitive and thoughtful, shaped by the homes she works with and the people who live within them. She begins every project by understanding who her clients are and what their interiors need, allowing colour, pattern, layout and material to emerge naturally from that understanding.
Drawing inspiration from nature, lived experience and personal character, Claire creates interiors that feel both grounded and uplifting, balancing authenticity with a sense of ease.
When she’s not designing, Claire can be found sea swimming, exploring the Margate coastline or indulging her love of family time and 1980s sci-fi films.
