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6 years ago

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I would like some input from an interior designer on a new house which I have. I already have a colour scheme and some design ideas in mind, but I feel that I need help to use the colours correctly and to make sure that the room proportions are set out properly. Does anyone know if it is likely that I could find an interior designer who would be willing to be employed to just help me with these two aspects? I know that many designers see projects through from conception to completion, but I don't know if they also work on certain aspects of a project only.

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Claire Nicholson

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hi there,

I don't think you will have a problem at all, most designers will offer different packages from more basic colour packages right through to turnkey solutions and a midpoint including single room design.

A good designer should also be able to offer you some 3D renders (almost photo quality images) of how the room will look when completed, which we found incredibly helpful and made the whole process much more enjoyable.

We used a fabulous designer we found here on Houzz; Gina from Create Perfect. I also had ideas on colour schemes etc already but she just helped make everything look so much better than I could have done on my own, including what to place where in the rooms.

When we bought our new house she helped us go from this...

To this...

She's amazingly talented, super patient and very lovely to work with!

Good luck and I hope it helps!

Best wishes,

Claire

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Ardesia Design
6 years ago
I am sure a lot of designers will be happy to help with this. We, personally, take different projects, whether it is an extension or help with furnishing.
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Kevin McGurk
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Create Perfect
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi Spug (my ears were burning - thank you for the great recommendation Claire!).
I offer a range of service and can produce bespoke packages to suit your exact requirements. Our colour consultation and layout package for example, seems like they would suit you perfectly - it's a common combination.

So yes, I am sure many designers would be able to work to/with your requirements :) it's just choosing someone your happy to work with that's within your budget. Feel free to check out my profile page or if you wanted to drop me a message I will send you some examples. I can complete these packages either remotely or am happy to do site visits. All the best.
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Fomi Design Limited
6 years ago
Dear Spug Peter,

We would be delighted to have the opportunity to meet you and help you with your project.

We offer a bespoke range of interior design services for small as well as big projects. To discuss further please do not hesitate to contact us on hello@fomi-design.com. Best wishes.
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Studio Vie
6 years ago
Hi there

Studio Vie would be delighted to be involved. We offer a free initial consultation if you want to chat through what might be needed and how we can help out.

We can work with you either in person (we are based in North London), or remotely (by phone, email etc).

Do let me know if you want to chat.

Rebecca
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A B
6 years ago
I would also recommend Gina from create perfect.

Claire I have a virtually identical laundry room door great minds ... :)
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Create Perfect
6 years ago
Thank you.. Jen P :) always nice to get such positive feedback.

Also glad to hear you have great taste ;) ...after Claire expressed her desire for the pantry and laundry doors, I chose the Charleston grey to compliment the scheme (it's a fab colour) and designed the signs myself which were made by the fab Inkmill Vinyl!
Sarah
6 years ago
Claire Nicholson, your house looks beautiful. Please could you tell me where you bought your banquette dining bench seat? Thank you
Claire Nicholson
6 years ago
Hi Sarah,

Thank you!

It was actually made for us and was surprisingly simple to have done!

Gina our designer (in the post above) did all of the measurements and gave us a specification to give to a carpenter / cabinet maker.

He constructed it out of moisture resistant MDF and then we've just painted it and had custom cushions made.

Having it all made was really very affordable.

I am sure if you wanted something similar Gina would be able to help with a specification if you gave her the room dimensions- she's amazing :)

Here's a couple of better pics of how it started and turned out; it was previously a small downstairs room that added little to the house and Gina came up with a design that incorporated it into the new kitchen to give us lots of space.

To give a perspective on scale, the new table is 2.4m. Still needs a few more coats of paint but it's nearly done!

Hope it helps!

Best wishes,

Claire
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Anna Auzins Interiors Ltd.
6 years ago
Just echoing what others have said, I am very happy to take on just some aspects of a design project, the important thing is to set the scope of work accurately and to make sure it all fits with what you already have in mind!
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hanste123
6 years ago
Wow Claire, you're house is beautiful
Claire Nicholson
6 years ago
Ah! Thank you! :)

I'd to take some credit but it really was all Gina!

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