
Rory Robertson
Rory Alastair Robertson has a long-standing history working across the interiors industry. Raised in Morningside, Edinburgh, Rory grew up surrounded by classically grand Scottish Georgian and Victorian architecture.
His first appreciation for interior decoration sparked when his mother hired scaffolding and decorated their three-storey Victorian staircase in Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red, by herself. She then painstakingly gold leafed the drawing room - by hand - over a base coat of Sudbury Yellow. This was the era of Jocasta Innes and Kenneth Turner, when paint techniques and maximalist style were the decorating raison d'être.
With this inherited gene of creativity, Rory went on to study Interior Architecture at the University of Edinburgh, and later, Theatre Set Design and Architectural Illustration at The Rhode Island School of Design on America's East Coast.
Rory's foray with the editorial world started a decade ago at Livingetc magazine, a title which he regularly contributes to today. Specialising with a deep-seated appreciation for historical homes and interiors, Rory often travels far and wide to be inspired by unique properties with a fascinating history.
If he’s not uncovering an unusual National Trust property in the UK, then he’s seeking out a Neo-Classical clifftop villa in Capri or a Palazzo in Florence.
Based in London’s Shoreditch, working as a Senior Interiors Editor and Consultant, Rory's portfolio of work is a creative melting pot of residential and commercial interior design projects and a plethora of editorial writing work. Rory is also Guest Interiors Lecturer at the prestigious KLC School of Interior Design in Chelsea, London. His most cosseted possession is a ramshackle Citroen Deux Chevaux, which he has reupholstered in Pierre Frey yellow and turquoise silk fabric.
Discover more at roryrobertson.co.uk and @rory_stylist.
Latest articles by Rory Robertson
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Modern living room trends 2022 – your expert decorating guide for the new year and beyond
With advice from Jonathan Adler, Rayman Boozer, Stefan Ormenisan and plenty more these modern living room trends showcase the very best living room decor right now, with ideas that will last well into the future
By Rory Robertson • Published
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Colors that go with red - the decorator's guide to this vibrant shade
Design experts explain the colors that go with red so that you can add plenty of flair to your decor
By Rory Robertson • Published
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Colors that go with brown - how to get this tricky shade right
Interior design experts explain the best colors that go with brown, and how to use it artfully in your decor
By Rory Robertson • Published
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Colors that go with purple - the expert guide to decorating
Here's everything you need to know about the colors that go with purple, packed with expert advice on how to apply it in your home
By Rory Robertson • Published
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Glassware: types of drinking glasses every home needs
Glassware comes in all shapes and sizes, and this shopping edit of the types of drinking glasses will help you decode when to use what
By Rory Robertson • Published
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London Design Festival 2021 - what not to miss during LDF
London is abuzz with creativity and design this autumn, thanks to a jam-packed roster of events and design launches taking place during the London Design Festival
By Rory Robertson • Published
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The very best Ikea desk hacks to turn your home office into a beautiful creative space
These brilliant Ikea desk hacks mean you can have a workspace at home you feel excited to be sitting at
By Rory Robertson • Published
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Small bedroom office ideas - how to make every corner of your home work for you
Small bedroom office ideas can be smart and beautiful if you follow this expert advice for getting the most out of the space you have
By Rory Robertson • Published
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Living room DIY projects – 8 easy ways to refresh your space in just a weekend
Bring your space up to date with our living room DIY projects and quick refreshes you can do in a matter of hours
By Rory Robertson • Published