Tom Ashford

Tom Ashford is an architecture and outdoor living contributor at Interiorholic. With a background in architectural journalism and a lifelong fascination with how buildings shape the way people live, Tom covers everything from innovative residential architecture and adaptive reuse projects to deck design, landscaping, and sustainable outdoor spaces.

Tom studied architectural history at the University of Edinburgh before transitioning into design journalism. His writing combines a deep appreciation for structural form with a practical eye for how design decisions affect everyday comfort. Whether reviewing a shipping-container conversion or explaining how to build a budget-friendly deck, Tom aims to make architecture feel approachable rather than intimidating.

His particular interests include sustainable building practices, the intersection of indoor and outdoor living, and the creative reuse of materials and structures. Tom is a firm believer that the best architecture does not just look impressive — it makes life measurably better for the people who inhabit it.

Outside of writing, Tom splits his time between photographing mid-century homes, maintaining a somewhat overly ambitious vegetable garden, and debating the merits of various wood stain finishes with anyone willing to listen.