With well over a decade of experience in interior design, I create distinctive, purposeful spaces across retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors throughout the UK, Europe & rest of world. Having worked in 31 countries, I bring a global perspective and a deep understanding of how design can shape experience and connection. After 9 years of working as Lead Retail Designer at Lush, I went freelance and co-founded BED Studio (Bilvinaite East Design Studio) — a collaboration between two experienced spatial designers. We work together or individually depending on project needs, offering clients all round, hands-on freelance design services. We have collaborated with brands such as Lucy & Yak, Graham & Brown, Pilgrim, Lush, Newt, Leek and Harpenden Building Societies, as well as independent businesses reimagining and reshaping the high street. Our projects span pop-ups, flagship retail, boutique hotels, cafés, salons, restaurants, offices, exhibition design, and select residential spaces — each crafted with intent, and a distinctive sense of identity. As an individual, I bring a wealth of experience to my clients and pride myself on being a versatile, hands-on creative. I manage projects from concept to completion, balancing imagination with a pragmatic approach to budgets, timelines, and delivery. Driven by curiosity and craft, I am passionate about creating meaningful, sustainable design that leaves a lasting impact.

Karolina Bilvinaite

With well over a decade of experience in interior design, I create distinctive, purposeful spaces across retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors throughout the UK, Europe & rest of world. Having worked in 31 countries, I bring a global perspective and a deep understanding of how design can shape experience and connection. After 9 years of working as Lead Retail Designer at Lush, I went freelance and co-founded BED Studio (Bilvinaite East Design Studio) — a collaboration between two experienced spatial designers. We work together or individually depending on project needs, offering clients all round, hands-on freelance design services. We have collaborated with brands such as Lucy & Yak, Graham & Brown, Pilgrim, Lush, Newt, Leek and Harpenden Building Societies, as well as independent businesses reimagining and reshaping the high street. Our projects span pop-ups, flagship retail, boutique hotels, cafés, salons, restaurants, offices, exhibition design, and select residential spaces — each crafted with intent, and a distinctive sense of identity. As an individual, I bring a wealth of experience to my clients and pride myself on being a versatile, hands-on creative. I manage projects from concept to completion, balancing imagination with a pragmatic approach to budgets, timelines, and delivery. Driven by curiosity and craft, I am passionate about creating meaningful, sustainable design that leaves a lasting impact.

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With well over a decade of experience in interior design, I create distinctive, purposeful spaces across retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors throughout the UK, Europe & rest of world. Having worked in 31 countries, I bring a global perspective and a deep understanding of how design can shape experience and connection. After 9 years of working as Lead Retail Designer at Lush, I went freelance and co-founded BED Studio (Bilvinaite East Design Studio) — a collaboration between two experienced spatial designers. We work together or individually depending on project needs, offering clients all round, hands-on freelance design services. We have collaborated with brands such as Lucy & Yak, Graham & Brown, Pilgrim, Lush, Newt, Leek and Harpenden Building Societies, as well as independent businesses reimagining and reshaping the high street. Our projects span pop-ups, flagship retail, boutique hotels, cafés, salons, restaurants, offices, exhibition design, and select residential spaces — each crafted with intent, and a distinctive sense of identity.

As an individual, I bring a wealth of experience to my clients and pride myself on being a versatile, hands-on creative. I manage projects from concept to completion, balancing imagination with a pragmatic approach to budgets, timelines, and delivery. Driven by curiosity and craft, I am passionate about creating meaningful, sustainable design that leaves a lasting impact.

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Work Experience

Freelance interior designer & Co-founder of BED Studio at BED Studio
November 1, 2020 - November 12, 2025
Freelance interior designer and co-founder of BED Studio, collaborating with brands across retail, hospitality and commercial sectors. Lead and contribute to concept development, 3D visuals, material specification and project delivery.
Lead Store Designer & Design Manager (UK, Europe & International) at Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Lead Store Designer & Design Manager overseeing UK, Europe & International store concepts and rollout programs; collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver immersive retail experiences.
Senior International Store Designer at Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Senior International Store Designer contributing to global store concepts and international rollout, developing design development packages, 3D visualisations and technical drawings.
Midweight UK Store Designer at Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Midweight UK Store Designer creating store layouts and in-store experiences across the UK.

Education

BA (Hons) Architecture (ARB & RIBA Part 1) at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
BA Arts and Design studies at The University of Siauliai
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Qualifications

CSCS Card, CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
BRE Retail Forum Sustainability of Shop Fit and Refurbishment
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Ska Foundation Course on non Domestic Fit-outs
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment