The Studio
Design, made properly
In the studioRJP Living was founded by Milly Ashley and Chris Paul with a shared belief: that beautiful interiors and intelligent technology should be designed together, not treated as separate afterthoughts.
By bringing together interior design, lighting and smart home automation, we deliver seamless living environments that balance timeless aesthetics with modern technology. From initial concepts to final installation, we provide a personalised service that transforms the way you live in your home.
We work on private residences, developer show homes and commercial spaces across the UK, and deliberately take on a limited number of projects at a time so nothing gets lost in translation.
What we hold ourselves to
One team
The person who designs it is there when it's installed. Nothing gets lost in translation.
Honest budgets
We agree the bracket first and design inside it. No fantasy schemes you can't build.
Built to last
Materials and makers chosen for how they'll look in ten years, not ten months.
Meet the founders
The people behind the studio
Co-Founder & Interior Design Director
Milly Ashley
Milly is the Co-Founder and Director of RJP Living, specialising in interior design, space planning and smart living solutions. She is passionate about creating beautifully designed, functional homes that seamlessly integrate modern technology. Milly works closely with clients from initial concept through to project completion, providing expert design guidance, lighting design, project coordination and personalised support to deliver spaces that are both timeless and intelligently connected.
Co-Founder & Smart Home Director
Chris Paul
Chris Paul is the Co-Founder of RJP Living and Founder of CJ Smart Solutions, bringing extensive experience in luxury smart home automation, electrical installations and integrated technology. Specialising in Lutron HomeWorks, Lutron RA3 and RTI automation, Chris designs and delivers bespoke smart home solutions that seamlessly integrate lighting, shading, climate control, audio visual, home cinema, security and networking. Working closely with homeowners, architects and contractors, he oversees every stage of a project — from consultation and system design through to installation, programming and commissioning — to create intelligent homes that are elegant, reliable and effortless to use.
Our process
From first conversation to final handover
- 01
Discover
We walk the space, talk through how you live and understand your lifestyle, aspirations and budget.
- 02
Design
Layouts, materials, lighting and smart home direction are presented as one unified scheme.
- 03
Visualise
Selected clients experience materials, lighting concepts and smart living solutions before installation.
- 04
Deliver
Trades coordinated, joinery installed, systems programmed and everything tested.
- 05
Enjoy
A full handover with written scenes, labelled kit and a walkthrough for everyone at home.
Technology partners
Trusted industry-leading manufacturers
Lighting and shading control for residential and commercial spaces.
Custom automation and control systems tailored to how you live.
Whole-home control, audio, climate and security in one interface.
A limited number of projects, done properly
We’d rather deliver a handful of homes exceptionally than a diary full of them adequately. If we’re not the right fit for your project, we’ll tell you early and point you somewhere better.
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