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Jillian Espey
With over 25 years of experience,
Jillian leads the business with a fresh
vision while remaining true to its
family roots. She specialises in
bringing schemes together holistically,
from wallpapers and fabrics to blinds,
shutters and luxury paints, helping
clients create interiors that feel
personal, balanced and timeless.
Rebecca Somerville
With a background in textiles and
design, Rebecca brings a keen eye
for colour and detail. She is highly
knowledgeable in fabrics, blinds
and colour schemes, supporting
clients in creating cohesive and
considered interiors.
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Denise McKinley
With over 15 years’ experience
in-store, Denise has a natural
flair for interiors and a deep
understanding of fabrics and
colour. Her calm, intuitive
approach helps clients feel
confident in their choices.
Colin Wright
With over 8 years’ experience,
Colin is known for his attention to
detail and extensive knowledge of
paint colours, blinds and fabrics.
He plays a key role in guiding
customers through technical and
design-led decisions alike.
About Us
Meet The Team
Reviews
I recently bought curtains from Alan Espey and
had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The
service was excellent, and Jillian was especially
helpful — her guidance and the options she chose
for me were absolutely perfect. I’m delighted with
the result and would highly recommend them.
Maxine Eadie
Jillian was a massive help in giving me inspiration for
paint colours for our house - helping me pick things I’d
never have considered and it looks so well.
Looking forward to going back to her for curtains next!
Would highly recommend.
Rachel Irwin
Jillian has an intuitive and creative approach to
design. She really understands client expectation
and encourages collaboration. Her expertise at
colour-matching paint is second to none and she
offers quality fabric to suit every aesthetic. She
goes above and beyond to ensure the decorating
process is as painless as possible.
G Horner
I have used Alan Espey Interiors for many years-
for curtains, blinds, wallpaper and paint. Jillian has
a wealth of knowledge and can bring your vision to
a reality! She can walk into a room and knows
exactly what colour and fabric will work. Jillian is up
to speed with all the decor trends as well as the
timeless colours and patterns.I honestly wouldn’t go
anywhere else!.
Jenny Poole
Jillian was amazing at picking colours for our home, we
loved the colours she picked from @littlegreenpaint for
our whole house. We also purchased Luxaflex Venetian
blinds and roller blinds after Jillian was able to take us
through and advise what would look best in each room.
We love everything that was chosen and it was done with
such professionalism from start to finish. Thanks so
much to all the team involved.
Lisa Tomalin
Alan Espey Interiors is entering an
exciting new chapter.
While the long-established Alan Espey Department Store has
now closed its doors, the interiors business in Newtownards
continues to thrive — busier than ever and proudly building on
a strong family legacy.
Led by Jillian Espey, the business has evolved with a clear
focus on quality, creativity and personal service. With over 25
years of experience, Alan Espey Interiors specialises in
wallpapers, fabrics, curtains, blinds, shutters and luxury
paints, helping clients across Northern Ireland create homes
that feel stylish, comfortable and individual.
Our approach is thoughtful and collaborative. We take the time
to understand how you live, offering practical advice and
design guidance that brings confidence to every decision —
from colour and texture to finishing details.
Our experienced team is at the heart of everything we
do, bringing creativity, knowledge and a genuine
passion for interiors to every project.
“Together, our team is here to help you create a
home that feels considered, comfortable and
beautifully finished.”