We were delighted to learn that Filippo Calvagno, founder of Studio Calvagno and one of the designers behind Studio Brickworks, has been named one of Homes & Gardens' Next in Design 2026 winners.

Selected as one of just 15 emerging design studios from across the UK, Filippo was recognised for his creativity, originality and distinctive approach to interior design. For those of us who have worked alongside him, the recognition comes as no surprise.

More importantly, it's exciting news for our clients.

At Studio Brickworks, Filippo helps homeowners prepare their properties for sale through staging, styling, interior design and what we affectionately call property doctoring. The aim isn't simply to make a home look beautiful. It's to help buyers connect emotionally with a property, understand how they might live there and ultimately see its full potential.

Time and again, we've seen the impact thoughtful design can have. Better flow between rooms, carefully considered furniture layouts, improved lighting and strategic styling can transform how a property feels, both in photographs and in person.

Born in Germany to a Sicilian family, having lived in the United States before settling in the UK, Filippo brings a uniquely international perspective to his work. Before becoming a designer, he worked in dance, an experience that still influences how he thinks about movement, rhythm and the way people experience space.

The result is interiors that feel elegant and aspirational without ever losing sight of how people actually live.

In today's market, presentation matters more than ever. Many of the homeowners who come to Studio Brickworks have already spent months trying to sell, often through one or even two agents. Frequently, the issue isn't the property itself. It's that buyers are struggling to see its potential.

This is where professional design can make a real difference.

Whether through home staging, styling, design-led improvements or a fresh perspective on how a property is presented, we've seen these interventions reignite interest, increase viewings and help homes achieve successful sales where previous marketing efforts had fallen short.

What makes Filippo's recognition particularly meaningful is that it reflects exactly what we strive to offer through Studio Brickworks: creative thinking grounded in practical results.

As the property market becomes increasingly competitive, great design is no longer something reserved for exceptional homes. It is one of the most effective ways to help a property stand out, create a memorable first impression and attract stronger interest from buyers.

Congratulations, Filippo, on a thoroughly deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud to have you as part of Studio Brickworks and can't wait to see what comes next.