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Kitchen with a wall-mounted television, glazed cabinets and oak worktop edging

About Manor Design

Passion for Design.
Built on Decades of Trust.

Red-brick country house exterior with a gravel driveway
Est. 1990 · Basildon, Essex

Over Three Decades of Transforming Essex Homes

Manor Design was founded on a simple but powerful belief: your home should be a true reflection of who you are. Established in 1990 by Colin Harvey and Simon Tristram, we have spent more than 35 years turning that belief into beautifully crafted kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms for families across Essex and beyond.

With over 75 years of combined professional experience, we bring an unmatched depth of knowledge to every project — from the initial conversation through to the final installation. We listen carefully, design thoughtfully, and deliver with craftsmanship that sets us apart.

Our Basildon showroom — one of the largest interior design centres in Essex — features more than 18 full-size displays, giving you the chance to see, touch and truly imagine what is possible in your own home.

Visit Our Showroom
Stainless steel kettle and canisters on a glass shelf
Curved marble breakfast bar with studded leather stools and a drinks cabinet
“We understand clients want to see and feel a three-dimensional product which will unify with the landscape of their home — this is why we continue to reinvest in our showroom displays.”
— Simon Tristram, Sales Director
The Manor Design Difference

What We Stand For

01

Genuinely Bespoke Design

Every project starts with a blank canvas. We create designs unique to you — your space, your style, your life. No off-the-shelf solutions, ever.

02

Exceptional Craftsmanship

We work only with trusted manufacturers and skilled local installation teams who share our commitment to quality. The result speaks for itself.

03

Clear Communication

No jargon, no surprises. You will always know where your project stands and who to call — from day one to day done.

04

Personal Service

You work directly with experienced designers who care about the outcome as much as you do. The relationship matters as much as the result.

35+Years in Business
75+Years Combined Experience
18+Showroom Displays
1000sHomes Transformed
The Person Behind the Work

Meet Simon

Member of the Manor Design team in the Basildon showroom

Simon Tristram

Sales Director & Co-Founder

With a career in bespoke interiors spanning more than three decades, Simon Tristram leads Manor Design’s client relationships and showroom experience. As Sales Director and co-founder, he personally guides clients from that very first showroom visit right through to the finished project.

His commitment to quality, honest advice and genuinely personal service is the cornerstone of everything Manor Design stands for — and the reason so many of our clients return to us, and recommend us to friends and family.

Recent Work

A Glimpse of What We Create

Close-up of a built-in NEFF oven
Traditional cream kitchen with a range cooker in a chimney recess and oak worktops
Traditional chrome taps on a basin with a black marble surround
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Cream kitchen with built-in ovens, a curved worktop and LED-lit splashback
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Come and See Us in Basildon

Walk through 18 full-size displays, talk to our team, and leave with a clear vision for your new space. Free parking. No pressure. Just inspiration.