For every project to which we commit, our intention is to offer working solutions for modern habitable environments that are in every way practical, lavish and personal.

A home should be a place in which to relax and be you - a place of comfort and inspiration. Retail spaces should be unique, offices non-drab, party environments fanciful and theatre sets enchanting.

All should be designed to lift the spirits and calm the mind - that is the point of good design.





  • Turnkey operation from initial design consultation to completion
  • Full project co-ordination, budget management and buying
  • Extensive building work including structural, extensions, loft conversions and refurbishments
  • Submission of planning applications or building notices for property renovations
  • Events and product launches
  • Set design and window display
  • Interior consultations
  • Artistic commissions





Matthew Dunning trained in Fine Art graduating from Leeds University with a First Class Honors degree. Alongside designing bespoke commercial, residential and event interiors, he is a regular display and merchandising creative for a number of luxury fashion brands.

Nadine Schofield is a trained theatre and costume designer, having designed for the Almeida Theatre and in the field of contemporary dance. She has worked on a number of commercial projects for the company including Duke and Co., Sputnik Communications and Argos.

ACE Design have worked with Matthew Dunning on the majority of projects featured. In 2003 they completed the Hove live/work units developed by Q Property Ltd. and prior to this have renovated properties in France and the UK.

References available on request.




"Matthew was extremely helpful at getting us to maximize the space and light in a house we were doing up from scratch. He was also careful not to impose his views or tastes on us which we really appreciated, and gave us clear, uncluttered good advice".

Emily Maitlis (Presenter, BBC Newsnight)