Making Spaces is the brain child of Karen Knox, the daughter of a woodwork teacher and a homemaker. Her background in the arts and creative industries began at an early age and as a child she was always more interested in staying home and making things than playing out.

Creativity continued throughout her studies and she moved to Leeds in '97 to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Often described as quirky and with "an excellent eye" she was recognised for her attention to detail. This led her perfectly into project management within the youth community arts sector where she really found her feet.

Karen took a career break in 2013 after recently moving into a new family home shortly before having her son (just like in all the home renovation shows). With some time away from dance, Karen discovered her creative mind worked just as well over the walls of her home  - not just on the floor of a dance studio.  

Making Spaces officially launched in 2015. Over the past decade the brand has taken on a life of its own with Karen's work receiving critical acclaim worldwide, alongside winning 'Best of Houzz' awards for nine consecutive years.​

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I have hired interior designers before. None of them have had the same creative flair or deep understanding of space and functionality. Karen delivers a very personal service and goes to great lengths to understand you and the space.

K. Griggs, York