“The Life of the House — How Rooms Evolve”
with Henrietta Spencer-Churchill

Encompassing and summarizing different styles of architecture from Tudor to Present Day and looking at how different generations have changed an original house with period additions, new internal layouts and decoration. Reflecting on how modern comforts and technology can be incorporated, whilst focusing on retaining a house’s character and its architectural features and furnishings and looking at how antiques, art and collections can personalize a home and bring it alive.

Event ticket purchase required: $150 per person (includes Show admission)

Henrietta Spencer-Churchill studied Art History in Italy and France before enrolling at the Inchbald School of Design in London. She started her Interior Design business “Woodstock Designs” in 1981 having worked for 3 years with Diana Hanbury and Jean Monro.  

She specializes in the restoration and refurbishment of period and listed buildings with emphasis paced on conserving their historic value and features whilst bringing them into the 21st century. Many of her commissions are abroad which involves the challenges of learning about and incorporating local cultures and trends.

She also has a company in the USA “Spencer-Churchill Designs Inc” and has worked on many new build houses in the Georgian Style as well as restoration projects in NYC, Atlanta, Dallas and Connecticut.

As well as her interior design business much of her time is dedicated to the overseeing of the restorations of her family home, Blenheim Palace, the running of the Blenheim Foundation and organizing special and fund raising events.

She is the author of 11 books and has carried out many lectures and TV appearances in the UK and USA where she also has licensing deals in furniture and rugs.

She is currently filming a pilot TV program, “Hidden Treasures,” which will air on UK prime time TV and another TV documentary hosted by Nick Knowles called “Heritage Rescue” which is due to be aired on the Discovery Channel in 2022.

• https://www.spencerchurchilldesigns.com

• https://blenheimartfoundation.org.uk

• Books on Amazon

This event is sponsored by Hindman Auctions:

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