Great interior design is not about following trends or imposing a particular aesthetic. It is about understanding how a space is used, who lives in it, and what it needs to do — then creating something that answers all of those questions beautifully. Cathy’s background as a trained interior designer, sharpened across over a decade working with some of the most discerning clients in Los Angeles, means she approaches every project with an eye trained at the very highest level.

Whether the brief is a single room or an entire property, the process is always the same: listen carefully, plan meticulously, and deliver spaces that exceed expectations. Every decision — from the architecture of the room to the final accessory — is considered in relation to the whole.

Cathy and her design team work across both residential and investment properties, bringing the same commitment to quality whether the project is a primary home, a rental property being repositioned, or a property being prepared for sale.

The exterior of a property tells its story before anyone steps inside. Kerb appeal, outdoor living spaces, garden design, and the overall presentation of a home from the street have an enormous bearing on how it is perceived — and on its value. Too often, outdoor and exterior spaces are treated as an afterthought. At Homes by Cathy Wood, we consider them as carefully as we consider any room within the property.

Drawing on experience across the outdoor-centric properties of Southern California as well as the more formal gardens and period exteriors of London and beyond, Cathy’s team brings a genuine understanding of outdoor space to every project. Whether you are looking to create an outdoor entertaining area that extends your living space, transform a neglected garden into something remarkable, or simply ensure the exterior of your property reflects the quality within, we have the expertise to deliver it.

Property investment is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make — and one of the most common areas where the wrong guidance costs serious money. Cathy’s approach to property investment is grounded in over twelve years of active buying, renovating, and selling across one of the world’s most demanding and competitive real estate markets, combined with a growing depth of knowledge of the UK market.

The insight she brings is not theoretical. It has been forged through the experience of actually acquiring properties, understanding what creates value, knowing what buyers and tenants respond to, and being able to identify the opportunities that others miss. When Cathy assesses a potential investment, she sees it simultaneously through the eyes of a designer, a renovator, and an investor — a combination that is genuinely rare.

Whether you are making your first investment purchase or expanding an established portfolio, Cathy and her team provide the kind of grounded, experienced guidance that helps clients make decisions with confidence.

A renovation is one of the most complex undertakings a property owner can face — and one of the most rewarding when it is done well. The difference between a renovation that runs smoothly and one that becomes a source of stress, delay, and overspend almost always comes down to two things: the quality of the planning, and the quality of the people doing the work. Homes by Cathy Wood provides both.

Cathy’s team includes craftsmen and specialists who have worked together across multiple projects and who share her commitment to doing things properly. There are no shortcuts, no cutting of corners to save time, and no surprises buried in the final account. Every renovation we undertake is planned in detail before a single tool is lifted, and managed closely from the first day on site to the final walk-through.

We handle renovations ranging from single-room transformations to full whole-property refurbishments, including period property restorations that require particular sensitivity, skill, and experience to execute correctly.

Every property, however well built and however beautifully designed, requires ongoing care. The difference between a property that holds its value and one that quietly deteriorates is often nothing more than consistent, attentive maintenance — catching small issues before they become expensive ones, and ensuring that the standard of the home is preserved over time.

For clients who have invested in a beautiful property — whether through Cathy’s design services, a renovation project, or simply because they own something they care about — the ability to hand ongoing maintenance to a team they already know and trust is genuinely valuable. Our maintenance clients have access to the same craftsmen and specialists who work on our renovation and design projects, which means the quality of work is never compromised by whoever happens to be available.

We offer both reactive repair services and planned maintenance programmes — structured schedules of regular inspections and works that protect the property and give owners complete peace of mind, whether they are in residence or not.