Richard Angel

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Co-founded in 2018 by Richard Angel and Ed O’Donnell, Angel O’Donnell breaks through the luxury interior design space with a combination of in-house design talent and exclusive access to highly sought-after art specialists, architects, joiners and other advisers. 

The studio’s ‘sweet spot’ lies in super-prime apartments, and Angel O'Donnell’s designs have have featured in some of London’s most iconic residential landmarks, including The OWO Residences and The Dumont, and in the prestigious postcodes of St John’s Wood, Soho and Chelsea. The studio also has clients in New York, Dubai and Europe. 

Angel says the firm’s ‘entrepreneurial’ attitude has attracted an UHNW clientele, including finance professionals, family offices and business owners. ‘[Angel O’Donnell] is collaborative, friendly and fiercely protective of our clients’ interests,’ he tells Spear’s. One such client enthusiastically praises Angel and comments on his ‘keen eye for detail’, ‘can-do attitude’ and ‘easy personality’.

Indeed, the studio’s ethos embodies flexibility: ‘We’re proud to not have a house design style,’ Angel says. ‘We deliver what our clients want and guide them through that process; we don’t force our style upon them, and that means that we can cater for all manner of tastes and wants.’

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Co-led by CEO Richard Angel, Angel O'Donnell has earned a reputation for creativity, consummate professionalism and a friendly, collaborative approach to design. 

Richard explains, ‘We thought long and hard about how we could deliver an exceptional service – one that was both personalised and personable. We realised that to do this, we would need to approach every brief with fresh eyes, unhampered by a signature style. This frees us to incorporate each client’s unique emotional and functional needs into our designs for a bespoke and distinguished look.’

Richard’s experience as a chartered surveyor – valuing, examining and consulting on super-prime property for McLaren and The Crown Estate – makes him a trusted voice and sought-after expert in the industry. 

His real estate knowledge, coupled with his business partner’s design acumen, has forged one of London’s most trusted studios – with clients ranging from wealthy private homeowners to the transnational conglomerate Hinduja Group. 

As one such client observes, ‘Good design is about understanding – and Angel O’Donnell hits the mark in a thoughtful, creative and collegiate manner time after time.’

Peace of mind is another essential component of Angel O’Donnell’s service. They take care of every logistical challenge – from procurement to white-glove delivery. And every design detail – from commissioning art to handpicking the fabrics that adorn each bed. ‘We strive to surprise and delight our clients every opportunity we get,’ Richard asserts. 

This attention to detail has won Angel O’Donnell critical acclaim for their creative output every year for the past four years, including overall winner at the Society of British and International Interior Design and, more recently, a place in Andrew Martin’s Definitive Guide To The World’s Top 100 Designers.