About Us
Award-winning kids interior designer
MK Kids Interiors is a multi award winning London based Child Wellness Design practice that creates personalised, colourful and fun bedrooms, playrooms, healthcare and educational spaces for children. MK Kids Interiors works with celebrities and dignitaries worldwide. MK Kids Interiors most recently won the Herman Miller Design and Innovation Award for the Power list Black Excellence Award 2021. Medina King is the founder of MK Kids Interiors and an interior design graduate from the renowned University of the Arts. With over a decade of experience in the Interior Design profession she has built a client base of successful professionals across the UK, The middle East and Africa.
What makes MK Kids Interiors different is the wellness aspect of the services that we offer: “A Wellness Expert looks at the design- as a whole, making it practical as well as, safe and comfortable, enhancing the health of the children that use the space. We do this by considering the types of materials used, how light is used within the space and ensuring that the space planning and design is practical and safe.” – Medina King.
With the calm, down to earth personality of an interior stylist and the technical skills of an interior designer Medina has won the hearts of many clients and have designed amazing spaces for families with young children around the world. Her skills are vast, ranging from plan drawings, fabric and furniture sourcing, colour consulting, designing bespoke storage solutions and project managing making MK Kids Interiors the ‘one stop design shop’ for your child’s or children’s rooms. Medina is determined to invest in the future generation, by getting children involved in the design process and offering various workshops to enhance their skills and build confidence.
We have collaborated with Make a Wish Foundation to design bedrooms for autistic teenage girls. We have a keen interest in creating spaces for children with Autism and would love the opportunity to do this again and create more spaces; such as sensory rooms that will cater to their specific needs and will help not only make children with autism feel more safe and relaxed but will also enhance their development and improve their families, quality of life. Do you have a child with Autism? We are the interior designers for you.
MK Kids Interiors has presented and spoken at the Ideal Home Show for thre consecutive years from 2017-2019 as experts in children’s interiors and have given one- to-one interior design advice at the 2018 and 2019 Renovation Hub. MK Kids Interiors recently won the Prestige Awards 2021. In April 2018 MK Kids Interiors won the Small Business Sunday award by Theo Paphitis; a serial entrepreneur and former investor from BBC Dragon’s Den.
With a wealth of knowledge in the commercial industry and understanding the importance of contract finishes in public spaces, we also design day care nurseries, hospital waiting rooms, children’s clinics and centres. A space can have a huge impact on our emotional and physical health. We want children to be comfortable and happy in every space they use. If you are outside the UK and would like help, please contact us; there are many options for you.
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Our Founder
Medina King is the only London-based children’s Interior Designer and Child Wellness Expert that creates personalised, colourful and fun bedrooms, playrooms and day care centres for children. With almost a decade of experience in the Interior Design profession she has built a client base of successful professionals globally, with clients in Chelsea and Kensington, Mayfair, Hampstead, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria.
With a calm, down to earth personality and the technical skills of an interior designer Medina has won the hearts of many clients and has designed amazing spaces for families with young children. Her skills are vast, ranging from plan drawings, fabric and furniture sourcing, colour consulting, designing bespoke storage solutions and project managing making her the ‘one stop design shop’ for your child’s or children’s rooms.
What contributes most to Medina’s success as a Interior Designer and Child Wellness Expert is her understanding of the impact a space can have on children and how to best design a space that will have a positive contribution to children’s well-being.
After working a few years in furniture retail whilst she pursued a Bachelors of Arts degree in Interior Design at the renowned University of the Arts London, Medina has developed an extensive knowledge on designer furniture and trending accessories. Medina is also an experienced Interior Stylist and has worked on Stills and Commercials for projects for such as Kitchens Bedrooms and Bathrooms magazine, Hilary’s Blinds, Argos, Microsoft, John Lewis and Workx.
We Design Rooms for…
Working with busy people who have no time to source the right fabrics, furniture and organise decorators, Medina can organise everything for you; saving you time, frustration and costly mistakes. Not only does Medina design for children, but she also does full home renovations and shop interiors. Medina is always happy to discuss possible projects. So give her a call now.
Medina is a creative gem and loves to create; her creative talents does not stop at interior design, she creates beautiful and captivating still life and abstract oil paintings, she also designs and makes hand-made nursery décor such as garlands, mobiles, rugs and storage baskets. You can see some of her paintings and nursery décor in our shop.
MK Kids Interiors is a children’s interior design company that designs nurseries, bedrooms and playrooms for little children (0 years+). If the child is age 4+, together we create an art masterpiece that will form the focal point of their space. This is done to develop children’s creative skills, build their confidence and their decision making skills.
At MK Kids Interiors, we are driven by empowering children, enhancing their decision making and seeing them enjoy the spaces they have designed with us. We are motivated when we see children excited about the spaces we create for them. We also love the outcome of every challenge because it pulls creativity from within. Our clientele base include homes, schools, cafes, offices, and churches. There is no job too big or small for us.
Medina is always happy to discuss possible children’s interior design projects. So give her a call now.
Meet Our Team
Get to know us better!
Medina King
CEO
I am the founder and Creative Director at MK Kids Interiors. I absolutely love my job designing spaces for children, travelling, and meeting new people.
1. What did you aspire to be when you were younger.
Before I discovered that I was good at art and enjoyed it, I wanted to be an airhostess, because I loved travelling and being on the plane. As an adult I dread long haul flights.
2. Name one item you cannot live without.
My contact lenses, you don’t my glasses! I prefer my face without them or maybe I’m just vain.
3. What is your favourite part of the design process.
I have many parts that I love; seeing the children’s faces when they enter their completed space, gives me immense joy and satisfaction that cannot be explained. I also love fabric, wallpaper, and furniture shopping. I enjoy going to the design centre Chelsea Harbour and getting lost in the fabrics, wallpapers, lighting, furniture and finishes they have there, its always inspirational for me.
4. Polka dots or stripes.
I like circles, but not polka dots. I would prefer to wear stripes, because aesthetically it looks better, but it gives a serious aura, and I’m more playful, so I prefer organic forms. In children’s spaces, I would prefer large circles.
5. Favourite music genre.
It must be jazz! Oooh, I worked through my GCSE art coursework to Jazz. Some of my favourite musicians are Amy Winehouse, Samara Joy, Eliane Elias, Stan Gets, Joao Gilberto, Esperanza Spaldings.
6. Favourite designer.
Kelly Hoppen was my inspiration in school, her growth story was inspirational and that’s the only celebrity British Interior designer that I knew. I loved her even more when I realised, we share the same Birthday 28 th July We are both lionesses! ROARRR!!
7. If you could only wear one colour for the rest of your life, what colour would it be?
Pink, without a doubt!
8. Favourite Movie.
As a teenager it was Love and Basketball, as an adult with a little one, it’s now SING.
9. If you could say something to your younger self 10 years ago, what would it be?
Follow your dreams. Pursue the desires of your heart with confidence, don’t allow nay sayers, or people who aren’t where you want to be to influence you.
10. If you had to be a character in any movie, which one would you be and why?
If I were a Kardashian, I would be Kourtney, because of our ethical values, and our efforts in trying to feed our children right.
11. Describe your perfect day.
Journaling, Sunshine & Warmth, Jogging, ticking everything off my to do list, with time to enjoy the evening at the beach.
Zahra Baqer
Designer
1. What did you aspire to be when you were younger?
When I was younger, I dreamed of designing colorful spaces for kids,
even before I knew it was a real job.
2. What is your role in MKKids?
I’m one of the senior designers at MKKids.
3. How long have you been in this field?
I’ve been in this field since just before Covid-19 hit, around December 2019.
4. Name one item you cannot live without?
Happiness!
5. What is your favorite part of the design process?
My favorite part of the design process is the early concept stage,
where imagination knows no bounds.
6. Polka dots or stripes?
Stripes for sure!
7. Name a place you have always wanted to travel to and why?
I’ve always wanted to travel to Morocco for its vibrant colors,
architecture, and delicious food.
8. Favourite music genre?
Erm I listen to a lot of different genres, but classical Persian music
is my favourite.
9. Favourite designer?
Zaha Hadid is one of my favorite designers!
10. If you could only wear one colour for the rest of your life, what
colour would it be?
If I had to stick to one colour forever, it’d be BLUE!
11. Favourite Movie?
“Life is Beautiful” by Roberto Benigni
12. Favourite Snack/Meal?
Pizza, whether it’s a snack or a meal, is my go-to favourite!
13. Based on seasons of the year, what is your favourite colour palette?
Spring colour palettes are my favourite.
14. If you could say something to your younger self 10 years ago, what
would it be?
Don’t rush, take it easy as God loves you and everything will be fine.
Enjoy life!
15. If you had to be a character in any movie, which one would you be and why?
Po from Kung Fu Panda, finding the truth of life.
16. Hidden Talents?
My hidden talents are still too hidden to reveal 🙂
17. Describe your perfect day?
My perfect day starts with watching the sunrise at the beach, followed
by a delicious breakfast at a cozy cafe, remote work, a swim, and
planning for my next adventure!
Hedieh Ahmadian
Designer
I am one of the Designers at MK Kids Interiors. I am interested in all branches of art, especially architecture and interior design, which is actually an art. I love children, so I am so happy to design for them.
1.What did you aspire to be when you were younger?
Before I entered this field, there was no detailed information about it, and I only knew that it was a field related to art, and I entered this field almost by accident, but gradually I became so interested in it that I always thank God, That put this job in my way
2. Name one item you cannot live without
Energy and health to continue work and activity.
3. What is your favourite part of the design process.
The best time for me in designing is when I convert 2d drawings into 3d drawings I put myself in the child’s place and look at the design from his point of view and fix its shortcomings. I have to make sure the kids feels good in their room.
4. Polka dots or stripes.
I don’t like stripes because it bothers my eyes. I like dots but I prefer them to be irregular in size.
5. Name a place you have always wanted to travel to and why.
I have wanted to travel to Italy since I was a child, but I had no reason to, but now I still like to travel there because its wonderful buildings and designs are mesmerizing.
6. Favourite music genre.
I like music where the singer is creative in singing the lyrics
7. Favourite designer.
I love Ms. Zaha Hadid’s works. She is very creative in her works and the proportions of her works delight me. Unfortunately, she died a few years ago and the architectural community was deprived of her works.
8. If you could only wear one colour for the rest of your life, what colour would it be?
Blue.
9. Favourite Movie.
I like the movie Atmosphere very much because I am very interested in time travel and I want to know what the earth will be like in millions of years.
10. If you could say something to your younger self 10 years ago, what would it be?
Be brave and continue your life calmly and do not fear anything because God has prepared the best plan for you.
11.If you had to be a character in any movie, which one would you be and why?
I like the main girl character in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice because she is very brave and does not give in to the baseless rules of her society.
12. Describe your perfect day.
A blanket by the heater in the cold winter weather when the sun warms on my body and I’ve taken care of all my work.