Interior Designers
Studio Burns
Founded nearly 40 years ago by Ronnie Burns, whose deep expertise laid the foundation for a rich design legacy, the studio is now proudly led by his daughter, Rachel Burns, who has taken on the succession of the company. With a global background in high-end luxury design, Rachel brings a fresh, contemporary perspective that continues to evolve the studio’s offering while staying true to its core values. Alongside a close-knit team — many of whom have been part of the business for decades — Studio Burns continues to deliver designs rooted in creativity, care, and collaboration.
This deep-rooted trust and connection within the team extends naturally to the studio’s client relationships. Studio Burns works collaboratively with clients to bring their visions to life.
United by a shared passion for design and a range of complementary specialisms, the team takes a fully integrated approach — immersing themselves in each brief, exploring the project’s location, and drawing on instinct, research, and experience to create spaces that are both functional and beautiful.
Through a wide-reaching network of artists, makers, and lifestyle brands, Studio Burns is able to push creative boundaries and deliver meaningful, memorable results. Every space is thoughtfully crafted with the end user in mind — not just to captivate visually, but to resonate through how it functions, flows, and feels.
The studio’s diverse portfolio spans commercial, hospitality, healthcare, workplace, and residential sectors reflecting a love for variety and challenge. Above all, Studio Burns is proud of the trust their clients place in them — and the fact that so many choose to return, time and time again.
Rachel Burns
Director
Ronnie Burns
Design Director
Rachel Burns
Design Director
Stephen Paterson
Design Director
A Case Study: Seafield Arms Hotel Cullen
The 16 bedroom, four-star Seafield Arms Hotel Cullen, with adjoining function suites and separate nearby cottage accommodation. The properties are all set on the stunning Moray coastal town of Cullen in north east Scotland.
The aim was to design the interiors throughout the hotel to include public areas, bedrooms, function suite and adjoining existing and new build cottages to four-star standard in a creative and sympathetic style that reflected the architecture of the town and hotel building.
We worked closely with the client to shape a clear, collaborative brief, delivering a cohesive interior vision across the hotel. Through detailed drawings, mood boards, and visuals, we brought each space—bar, restaurant, bedrooms, and function suite—to life, ensuring the design reflected their style and expectations at every step.
“We’ve worked with Ronnie Burns and his team on several projects, including the award-winning Seafield Arms Hotel in Cullen, a number of luxury cottages, and bespoke private homes. Burns Design consistently deliver creative, practical and cost-effective solutions—and they’re an absolute pleasure to work with. Their ability to blend style with functionality is second to none, and their input has been a key part of our success. We’re delighted they’re now part of the Buell Hospitality Group—an excellent fit—and we look forward to working with them again on future developments.“
—Charles Milne Owner Seafield Arms Hotel Cullen