Studio Akiva

Claudia was a fantastic designer - she totally understood our brief and vision. She brought such energy and enthusiasm, it really made the whole process a pleasure - and felt really personal. We hadn't used a designer service before, thinking it a bit of a luxury, but we liked the pricing structure that let us pay per hour and the discount available on the paint. James was helpful in explaining the process and costs, and in matching us with the right designer for us. Claudia helped us choose our paint scheme and flooring, as well as giving us layout options for kitchen and bedroom where space was right. She was the right side of opinionated, giving us needed direction without overbearing. Most of all she really listened to our needs, did it all in a short space of time, and delivered a great mood board and ideas. Only feedback is I think an optional initial home visit / in-person meet should be included as standard (it was when we got other quotes elsewhere). Whilst some may prefer all virtual, for us having the designer see the space and meet us to get to know us was critical. The cost of getting a designer isn't something to do lightly but it helped us as we are time poor and indecisive! Thanks Claudia and team!

My experience with Studios Akiva has been exceptional from start to finish. From our very first interaction, James matched me with the perfect interior designer. It genuinely felt like he understood exactly what I was looking for and paired me with Claudia on the first try. After meeting Claudia, I immediately knew I wanted to work with her. I had received proposals both higher and lower than Akiva’s, but their offering felt exactly right for what I needed. What stood out most was Claudia’s ability to truly listen. She took the time to thoughtfully understand not only what I wanted but also how I wanted to feel in the space. She translated my vision into something even better than I could have imagined. Throughout the project, Claudia was organized, clear on timelines, and consistently delivered above and beyond expectations. Despite being located in different countries, the experience felt incredibly personal, collaborative, and seamless. Distance was never an obstacle. The professionalism of the entire Studios Akiva team was equally impressive. James provided a clear breakdown of costs from the beginning, and billing was handled transparently before each phase started. I appreciated that I was only charged for the services I actually needed, and they remained flexible whenever adjustments were required. While we took our time completing the project, every step felt thoughtful and intentional, and the final result was absolutely worth it. Claudia was an absolute pleasure to work with—kind, genuinely curious, and deeply invested in creating something special. She helped me solidify my vision while also pushing me beyond my comfort zone in all the right ways. Some of the pieces and ideas she introduced ended up becoming my favorite parts of the design. I wanted a space that felt modern while incorporating touches of vintage character and cultural influences, and somehow she captured that balance beautifully, even before I fully articulated those details myself. The design process was remarkably simple and enjoyable. I started by sharing inspiration images, and Claudia immediately hit the nail on the head with the mood board. From there, she developed the first phase of the design, carefully listened to my feedback, and thoughtfully incorporated revisions until everything felt just right. The entire experience was smooth, professional, and enjoyable from beginning to end. I’m incredibly excited to bring Claudia’s vision to life, and I cannot recommend her or Studios Akiva highly enough.

I couldn’t be happier with the transformation Studio Akiva delivered for my home in Berlin. What was once a single large bedroom has been beautifully converted into two individual spaces for our children, each thoughtfully designed to give them their own place to sleep, focus, relax and grow. The high-quality wooden high beds are a standout feature. They’ve completely optimised the space while also creating something really special and exciting for the kids. It’s not just practical, it feels like a haven designed just for them. What really made the experience seamless was how Studio Akiva handled everything from the initial design through to post-design support. They didn’t just create a concept, they helped bring it all together in reality, which made a huge difference. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands kids design and knows how to maximise space without compromising on quality or style, I would absolutely recommend Studio Akiva to anyone.

I had a great experience with James. Very precise, organized, fair and solution oriented. 10/10 I would recommend it.

I couldn’t be happier and I’m deeply touched by the professional support from Studio Akiva! With so much creativity and attention to detail, they transformed one single room into two beautiful, functional kids rooms and guided me so kindly through the entire furnishing process. The result went far beyond my expectations. I’m absolutely over the moon! A huge THANK YOU for this wonderful work. I can whole heartedly recommend Studio Akiva to anyone looking for inspiring interior design.

I had the pleasure of working with Studio Akiva for a property in Spain, and my designer was Lucia. They handled everything, from start to finish, including space planning, interior design, color schemes, lighting, and coordinating furniture logistics. The whole process was smooth and easy, and the place looks fantastic. I’m super happy and would recommend them to anyone!

Studio Akiva designed our playroom, snug, kitchen banquette, office, kids’ bathroom and bedroom, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. They were incredibly flexible, quickly understood our style and practical requirements, and came back with designs that we’ve implemented in their entirety. James project managed everything diligently, keeping the process smooth and on track, while Claudia is a highly talented designer whose creativity and attention to detail really brought the spaces to life. We would wholeheartedly recommend them.

James and Kasia were superb. Great quality of work and designs visualisations, fast turnaround, great communication. Overall highly recommended!

We couldn’t be happier with the design transformation. Amelia’s creativity, attention to detail and understanding of our lifestyle were exceptional. The space is both beautiful and functional. A truly talented designer at Akiva. Highly recommended!

We worked with Studio Akiva on an interior design project and chose a package that included sourcing and ordering items on our behalf. Overall, we didn’t feel the service represented good value for us. While some options were presented, we didn’t feel our style was fully understood or consistently reflected, and the design direction didn’t always feel cohesive from the outset. New items were added along the way without a clear connection to the overall end goal, which meant we ended up organising and resolving several elements ourselves. In hindsight, the project would likely have moved more efficiently without using the service. A key issue has been post-completion support. We were advised that once orders were placed, authority would be transferred to us so we could deal directly with retailers if any issues arose. This transfer has not happened, and despite multiple follow-ups, communication has stopped. We’ve only been given order references, which do not allow direct contact with suppliers. Prospective clients should be aware that if you opt for a package that includes ordering, you may not be able to deal with issues or returns directly in the future. We were also advised that any returns handled by the agency would incur an administration fee. It’s disappointing that feedback raised after completion - including the outstanding transfer of authority discussed and agreed upfront - has gone unanswered. Unfortunately, the service wasn’t the right fit for us.

We just wrapped up a full renovation at Müggelstr. 22 in May 2025, including new sanitary facilities, a new kitchen and new flooring. It was all managed seamlessly by James and Caroline. ✅ Project coordination on point – They liaised with all handymen, ensuring trades arrived on time and all work was expertly supervised. ✅ Design and execution excellence – Caroline blended our ideas into a stylish, functional space; James handled logistics flawlessly. ✅ On‑budget & on‑time – Despite the scale of the renovation, the project was delivered as planned, with zero unpleasant surprises. The transformation speaks for itself. If you want a hassle‑free, top‑quality renovation with clear communication and meticulous oversight James & Caroline at Akiva are the real deal.

Super efficient and great communication. Been a pleasure dealing with both James and Emelie and I would 100% recommend their services!

Had a great experience trough the whole process, from initial talk then advisory, sudden video calls from the tiles shop (thanks!) and all the way till our new loving space. Highly recommend!

Awesome Akiva! It was my 3rd project with this superstar team, and I believe our best one yet! Under the expert guidance of James, I teamed up with the designer Betina again. She helped me to fully reimagine my entry hallway, living room, and kitchen, and brought a bright but sterile space to a gorgeous, warm, inviting, and chic living area. I couldn't be more pleased! The Basecamp app is easy to use, and I could easily message with James, Betina, and some great external vendors like Libby (window treatments) and Ion (lighting and installation). I am thrilled with the result, and look forward to further projects with Akiva. Photos are on their Houzz site.

I worked with Akiva interior design with James and it was very harmonious right from the start. I bought two packages online and they designed our bedroom and living room – My wishes and concerns were well received and implemented very well. The communication and exchange regarding implementation, any problems that arose and the individual completions were always detailed and prompt. I would definitely recommend them.

I had been searching for a unique boys room nursery and Ria was able to deliver. I wanted a Spartan theme but couldn't find any examples. Ria was able to take this idea and make it look classy but still fun. She's done a great job and really like the look so far.

Claudia did a really good job at finding what we wanted for the hallway and living room. She was professional and efficient when dealing with us.

Akiva helped us with a complete re-design of our 2 bed flat with minimilaist theme. The process was amazing starting from James who patiently explained us the whole process and made it super easy and smooth. Claudia our designer - is definitely the best. She has so many amazing ideas, she very patiently understood what we wanted out of our design and produced our thoughts exactly as we wanted on the design. She is very detailed and organized and made sure that every single aspect was taken care of. Loved everything about this...

James and Claudia did a fantastic job with our apartment! They understood my expectations very well. Being first time home owners we were absolutely lost and confused and they made this whole process easy. Their work is organized, transparent and the communication was clear and precise. Thank you for helping us build our dreams.

Overall: Good design, especially since it was done remotely. Worked closely within our constraints. Gave us flexibility of procurement, and relative ease of purchase. Accommodating and friendly. BUT, should check item sizes before proposing them. Pros: Lovely design, designer listened and stuck closely to our constraints. Made a big difference with light changes (small installations,furnishings and furniture), as we didn't want any substantial work and had some existing pieces of furniture. Beautiful colours of furnishings that were surprisingly close to the tones and colours of our home, given that it was all done remotely. This was very impressive. Gave differently priced options items, where expensive options were obviously of good quality (not just paying for design). Designer worked hard to find items that suited our specifications, as far as was possible, and we really appreciated this. Offered procurement services and some discounted prices for items, so we didn't need to order and arrange for the delivery of multiple items. Offered batched procurement, so we didn't suffer a single huge outgoing for decorations immediately after purchasing our home. Checked in to ask for satisfaction reviews, but we were admittedly too busy to fill them out (a quick WhatsApp message would have been more effective). Cons: We wanted our allocated designer to give us her definitive opinion on what was best, because we are not designers and needed her expertise. However, we kept having to push her to tell us what to pick, and she presented a few shopping list options in completely the wrong proportions to other furnishings, or our space, and let us pick them without guiding us. E.g. we ended up with a glass lamp we couldn't return, because we discovered that was too small for our space after our electrician installed it (single pendant lamp that was not appropriate as a standalone in the kitchen and would have been better as a pair or a cluster). This lamp and the exact item a size up were both presented as options in our shopping list, but the designer should have only given us the option of the larger size, as her work means that she should be more familiar with understanding sizes and proportions in the abstract, than laymen like my husband and me. Now we have a pimple of a kitchen lamp that we have to live with, because we don't want to pay for another lamp, and the electrician to come out again. When we raised the issue of other lamps being wildly too big, the designer said that we were given the choice and picked them, which is the wrong response. She's the expert and should have checked sizes before presenting items as viable choices. The project wore on, because of constraints and unexpected issues (e.g. bathroom tiles too hard to drill through), so there was less responsiveness on our project as time went on. Had to track what had been delivered/hadn't, as the odd item was mixed up or missed, but when notified, Akiva addressed the problem quickly.

I have had the pleasure to work with many of Akiva’s designers and can say that their professionalism is set very high. You can tell they go the extra mile to make the design journey very special. 10/10 service! Thank you all for your amazing service and dedication throughout the project. Aisha Q

I had a fantastic experience working with Claudia on the design of my new flat. The entire process, from viewing the space to creating the mood board and selecting colors, materials, and furniture, was easy and well organized. Especially the customized ideas that matched the flat’s style and the unique details helped me a lot. I can highly recommend her!

Really disappointed in the project overall. I paid over a thousand pounds and ended up with designs that I am not happy with and that we cannot iterate on. James said he would get back to me to address this but never did. Would not recommend.

This is my 3rd time using Akiva & I won’t use anyone else! The attention to detail, the client’s wants & needs is unsurpassed!

We hired Akiva to help us visualise our entire ground floor renovation and I honestly could not be happier. Their attention to detail is beyond anything I have experienced before. They have a system in place to keep all the communication in one place which is very handy for when my husband has time to catch up on the days conversations and decision making, saving me from having to repeat myself. I took a mixture of premium makeover packages and Deluxe, plus one furniture design package for the shoe storage I had in mind. I was presented with a series of mood boards along with technical design in colour and a shopping list. I am considering their procurement package as it seems very beneficial financially with the pricing they can get my furniture for. They also recommended a builder too, who I will probably go with. All in all a top service!

I booked a 10 hour consultancy. Half way through the process I get a (very stressful) message from the designer saying that they had a different scope to what I believe I had booked. This was clarified with the manager, and work was due to continue as I had originally booked - I was promised I would get a status on hours spent and time left, so I could help prioritise time. This never happened and now I am left - 5 months into a 10 hour project - with half finished work. Other issues include: * I would have to repeatedly chase for updates on my project, sometimes not hearing back for weeks at a time (again, this was a 10 hour project) * I was never shared a status on hours spent * Often when I would double check the measurements on items suggested, they would not work in the space * In addition to following up with the designer, I repeatedly tried to reach out to the manager (who was very responsive pre-sale) about the issues I was occurring - email after email and message after message were not responded to Overall they have taken what should have been a fun, joyous project and made it feel like a very expensive and stressful experience. I sent an email to both the designed and manager ahead of writing this review to try and discuss my concerns and come to a resolution, which is also left unanswered after a week.

It has been a pleasure to work with Ivana and the team. Ivana really listens and provides excellent designs that reflect your personality and style. She is great to deal with and works conscientiously.

We have used Akiva to revamp outdated interior of our living room, hallway and the master bedroom. It has been a pleasure working with the team, they are extremely experienced and knowledgeable but also very conscientious in listening and taking feedback on board to tweak the proposals. They have been extremely helpful in suggesting items to purchase and being on hand to manage procurement. They have gone above and beyond in supporting this project and we would not hesitate in using them again in the future. We love our home transformation, Thank you so much Akiva Projects Ltd team!

I've used Akiva now twice to design our airbnb rentals in the states. The ease of using them remotely is great! The designs and shopping lists they created made my life so much easier, and on top of that both rentals have been booked non stop! I always recommend them to anyone looking for an interior designer. They are top notch! I'd give them 10 stars if I could!

Started this project a year ago with Akiva for my living room. . I've chosen Ivana, she is great.

We had a great experience with James and Sibylle (our designer). They were both very helpful, attentive and flexible with our budget, vision and needs. Working with Sibylle was very easy. She was very quick to respond and provide us with answers and suggestions. The online platform is very useful and a great way to keep all the project-related information in one place. James oversaw the project with commendable professionalism. So far we are very happy with the procurement service and the peace of mind it brings. We would highly recommend Akiva!

Very happy with the process and end result! I recently bought a house and was looking to decorate and furnish my oddly shaped open plan living/dining room/kitchen. My designer Betina from Akiva was a great help from start to finish, taking the time to understand my style preferences and helping bring together my loosely related ideas. The process was iterative and I am very pleased with the final design and furniture list. I particularly appreciated Betina's honesty where she thought a suggestion might not work best and her helpful counter- suggestions that I would not have thought of myself (for instance to add board and batten paneling to create a completely seamless look for my new under stairs storage / the adjacent wall, which has now turned into a fantastic feature). I also appreciated that both Betina and James were very much on top of things, driving the process forward but patient when I was taking a while to decide or changed my mind on certain items. Would definitely recommend and thought the price was very reasonable too.

Good service - the whole team was responsive and easy to work with. Ivana the interior designer had some great ideas around changing the kitchen door which opened up a lot of space and light, and also with the blinds/curtains to help us get both privacy, day light and black out at night! We used their recommended contractor Saed who did a fantastic job on the flat. Really good workmanship on repaint, fitting the kitchen and fixing/improving the joinery. James was very helpful throughout managing for the project and organising procurement. No real hiccups, my only thought was I felt that we could have been better advised about budget. The finish was what we wanted but it was considerably more than we were expecting. Overall it was very good experience. Thank you Akiva!

Excellent experience working with James and his team. They were quick to allocate to designer based on my design brief and Clara was fantastic in bringing the design we wanted in our bathroom. Would definitely recommend them again.

We worked with Ivana for our loft conversion (incl en suite and walk in wardrobe). She was professional and very responsive and fulfilled the brief 100%. We wouldn't hesitate to use Ivana and Akiva for our next projects.

Ivana has designed our open plan living /dining area. It followed the brief and fitted in the budget and it looks great! The team likes to stick to the deadlines, so active communication is important. This experience was useful to us because Ivana introduced us to the shops and ideas which we can continue to use in the future in different settings! Thank you! We did not purchase all the exact items as some quality was questionable, but Ivana was there to advice if my suggested similar item would work. It does not leave much time for changes (based on package) prior the final design, but maybe that way things get done quicker! Overall, Ivana created a beautiful space with some wow factors which we wanted and we are enjoying our finished living/dining room; I would recommend Ivana!

Really enjoyed working with James and Ivana at Akiva on our loft bedroom + bathroom renovation project. They helped us redesign the space, including moving part of the staircase, expanding the bathroom, and fitting out new flooring, paint/wall tiles, and bathroom fixtures. Ivana also identified some great furniture pieces that fit the space well. She picked out clever finishing combinations we wouldn't have thought of ourselves, as well as a space-optimizing layout, and the end result has turned out great. It's obviously a lower-touch process than working with a more traditional designer, but great value for money. Would happily work with them again. Logistics/communication always very prompt and seamless via James as well.

Fantastic job ! Deserves top rating . I am very happy with the service provided by Ivana. I would certainly go back for my next project. Looking forward to putting up some photos on display so you can all see .What the designer has produced really deserves to be displayed. As soon as a couple of last items ( delayed by covid restrictions) arrive, we will do that. Thank you Ivana . Thank you Akiva. Looking forward to working with you on the next project.

Good communication, listen to your needs and adapts well.

Recently I bought a few flat and would like to personalize it. During my search, I came across Akiva Projects Ltd and would like to go with them because of the good customer reviews. I have done the right thing by choosing them, its a pleasure to work with James and Ivana. Surprised to see how well they read our minds and propose the designs accordingly. Really excited to see the final outcomes which is currently in progress. Some of them I liked, 1. Communication - Right through our journey they are very responsive. 2. Patience - At any given time they have lots of patience to explain the things in detail to me and to accommodate last minute changes, 3. Respect - They exactly know how to treat their customers with respect. 4. Budget - They will not suggest/plan anything that's beyond the budget without the customers consent. Thanks a ton for your work James and Ivana. I will definitely refer Akiva Projects Ltd to all my friends :-).

Just the most fantastic service from James and his team. Really pleased with the service provided.

Great service. They reached out to me on the same day and offered to kick things off 2 days later. Betina was very patient and careful. She listened to all the constraints and came up with multiple ideas that worked around them. For example I have a feature wall with a strong colour and she offered different mood boards depending on whether I want to repaint or not. She was also very quick, coming up with the first designs in 2 days and finishing everything within a week. She also answered all of my follow up questions. The shopping list at the end was just what I needed.

Working with James and Ivana has been absolutely fantastic. Both of them are super approachable and always willing to help and provide advice/recommendations! My project involved redesigning my new house and providing a modern touch to it to make it a comfortable place to live. Ivana did an amazing job assessing all my requirements, digging into my preferences, and always trying to provide as much flexibility as possible in the design. The mood boards and the drawing she provided really gave me the ability to visualize what this design might look like and how everything can fit together. Ivana is simply fantastic and she delivers fantastic designs with passion and consideration! James was also super helpful throughout the whole process, allowing maximum flexibility while my requirements and timelines kept changing. He also assisted massively with the procurement and project management phases, which saved me a ton of time. The process has been super smooth and the communication and responsiveness from both of them are second to none. I am really happy I chose Akiva for this project and I would recommend both James and Ivana to anyone looking for a new design project. Thank you, James and Ivana, for your hard work and for making this such a great project!

I am really happy with the service I received and can't wait to see my new room come to life. I would definitely look to be a repeat customer in future and have recommended you to a friend.

I have used Akiva Projects to re-arrange and select new furniture for my living room. The proposal is very structured with different packages to select from and different designers can be selected based on your taste. I am very happy with the furniture and colours selected and would recommend Akiva Projects, the designer really understood what we were looking for. Thank you as well to James for his support and flexibility !

This really helped me decide/visualise what I wanted my living space to look like. James and his team are always at hand to help/support in any way they can…which is great, especially when you are extremely busy. Now want to get other spaces in my house designed, so looking forward to starting the next project with them!

We have worked with James and his team at Akiva Projects for over a year supplying curtains & blinds, and love how organised and efficient they are. Specifications and details are worked out and communicated well. They are focussed on their customers and we hear nothing but great things about them. Their business is laser focussed and you know what they will give you and I very much recommend anyone getting in touch with them.

We worked with Clara, one of Akiva's designers on our bathroom remodelling. We were very happy with the process and the result: Clara listened to our requirements and feedback and delivered a design that we were very happy with. Thanks Clara!

Very happy with our painting project. From the design to planning to execution, everything was communicated clearly, our ideas /opinions/feedback taken into account, It felt like a true collaboration. All done in 4 days (5 days estimated initially) with minimal disruption. We're going to use Akiva's services for our ensuite bathroom refurbishment and hopefully a few other projects. Thank you again for the whole team: James, Ivana, Claudiu and team!

Very easy and convenient to follow process. Great communication with the designer. Ivana was very friendly and professional. Definitely will recommend her!

Great service at reasonable prices. Good design and very convenient procurement.

Whilst the team at Akiva made the design process easy and efficient, I was less than pleased with the execution and delivery of the project or their customer care.

Nour helped me turn a bland landing into a really attractive useable space, & we’ve made a start on a second room. All of our interaction was virtual; mostly via the app so really flexible on timing & only a couple of video calls. The finished file was very professional - and practical with all the links I needed. Nour worked well within our budget & stuck to suggestions from our preferred stores. Convenience & flexibility was key for us. Thank you.

We were looking for some professional help for painting of our new home. Called Akiva and few others to get quotes. Akiva turned out to be the best, in terms of service and professionalism. We were introduced to Ivana, who is the designer. She is excellent in terms of her own expert knowledge, but also knows how to deal with clients and how to be patient and understand their needs. She intertwined her ideas with what we had a liking for and gave us top class advice. We followed every bit of it and the house is turning out beautifully. Some of the ideas she gave, we would’ve never even imagined or been able to visualise on our own. We are so glad we took up the service with Akiva. Very very happy.

I contracted Akiva to design 2 bathrooms for my house. The mood board I supplied was modern tropical, with a bias towards luxury Bali spa style, and they delivered on that. Was a seamless experience, and I got 2 detailed plans and a buy list that my builder could action. I also bought the measurement service from them. Professional and thorough throughout the whole of the process. Worth the money

I initially contacted Akiva months before deciding on acquiring their services. I finally decided to do so as their services were best fit to my needs and were more modular than others I had contacted. Accordingly, I have been able to add services along the way. From the start to present, Akiva has been very hands on and extremely easy to communicate and connect with. I was assigned Ivana as the interior curator and she instantly understood my vision, taking a very personal approach in order to give my family and I the house of our dreams. She has catered to everything, down to every detail of our personal requirements and expectations. This is very important as how a space is used in a home is very personal to those who live in it. She took time to get to know each personal individually, and went on to select furniture and accessories to match interests and dwelling preferences. She has definitely exceeded my expectations thus far! I am very happy with the progress made and looking forward to seeing how the plans come to life.

James and Ivana were really quick to respond and came up with a few options for us. Thanks to both.

Ivana & James have been great to work with! Ivana worked much quicker than expected to help us design a small basement studio! She was very creative and thoughtful given that it was a small space but needed to fulfil many uses (sleeping, eating, lounging). We cant wait to see all of her ideas in the finished product!

First experience of using an interior design service. Friendly, with a lot of patience for my indecisiveness. I was given several ideas and different options including when I was not quite satisfied . I was impressed with the platform used to communicate. I was also given new ideas which I had not thought off.

Great price compared to other interior design companies. The designer Ivana has always been very helpful and efficient in her drawings and mood boards. She's always on top of things and provided me with valuable insight in terms of colour scheme and traffic flow of furnitures. Highly recommend

Would highly recommend, great service with clear professional communication. Designs and communication on time, ability to understand our needs and vision to offer great solutions. We will be using Akiva projects again On the next stage of our house extension.

We wanted our study transformed to function as a chill out room, a comfortable office space and a spare bedroom for guests. James appointed Ivana to work with us who was highly professional, and after some initial discussions and sharing of ideas and pictures, recommended a feature wall, using reclaimed wood planks, combined with a modern colour scheme and some really cool space saving furniture. The room feels warm, working is fun, plenty of space to relax and for gaming and if required convert it into a bedroom. Got at least two rooms in one. Well done Ivana & Akiva! Thank you!

I have chosen Akiva for project of transforming my dated living room and kitchen into pleasant contemporary open space, design of which would truly reflect what I like - both functionally and visually. I can praise Akiva for managing the entire process from initial design discussions (taking my preferences into account while giving helpful suggestions), through planning the project, overseeing the actual works, handling all the procurement (ordering what's needed, returns of faulty products), promptly addressing any unexpected hurdles and finally delivering something which definitely exceeds my expectations. I especially loved working with Akiva designer and that was key for the success of the project. Requirements for all aspects (rooms layout, kitchen, furniture, lighting) were fully understood and fine-tuned to the last detail during the project. One may think that I could have research and buy everything myself, but without experience of a professional designer it could not lead to so such amazing result. Especially designing of bespoke furniture was invaluable. Another chapter are Akiva's partners (kitchen provider and builder with subcontractors), who all were professional to the highest level, delivering 100% quality. They were not taking any shortcuts - every time issue has arisen, it was discussed with me and we always found a solution I was happy with. I love that the space has industrial touches, while retaining modern contemporary feel. Every detail is well thought out, serves me well and looks gorgeous. It is massive difference to what was here before - the project was not a small undertaking, despite that, result is amazing. I would certainly recommend Akiva to others. I wil definitely use their services again in future.

I wanted to work with an interior designer but wasn’t sure my budget allowed for one. The virtual design service by Akiva was the perfect halfway house. Nour came up with several great ideas that I hadn’t even thought of and unified my thoughts into a color and design palette. Very highly recommended.

We used Akiva to help us visualise what our ground floor renovation/overhaul could look like. They were very easy to work with and understood our needs very well (perhaps even better than we did). It has definitely helped us save time and money, and our place will no doubt look great. I have no hesitation in recommending Akiva.

I used Akiva’s design and coordination service during the renovation of my apartment and had a great experience. The team had been very professional in engagement and I had particularly enjoyed working with my designer Gabriela. She understood the mandate and my utility / taste almost instinctively and came up with fantastic solutions to the space planning challenges (such as fitting two pianos in the living room with relevant lighting solution). I would definitely recommend Akiva for home renovation projects.

I’ve hired this company several times and always been very pleased with the results. The last job they did was repaint our walls. They were extremely professional, did a quick and good job. I’d recommend this company any day!

I worked with Akiva Prohects to transform our office. From a dull and old fashioned working environment it was transformed to a bright , modern open plan office where staff interact easily with each other and feel motivated and upbeat because of the ambience. Our staff and customers loved our new transformed office.

I used Akiva for the design and installation of a new wet room. They were first-rate from start to finish and met my every expectation. The design of the wet room was exactly what I was looking for and installation was carried out speedily and with minimum fuss. I have no hesitation in recommending Akiva.

I found Avika Projects through Houzz (google search). Initially James contacted me. I told him my requirements. I employed them to design the hallway, sitting room and bedroom of a 2 bedroom flat. The main requirement was the make the flat look pretty, bright and colourful and incorporate / build storage. The designer James assigned to me was Gabriela. On the first day Gabriela arrived at the property promptly. She took measurements and listened to what I wanted. At the same time she gave her ideas and suggestions. Stage 1 - She then created a mood board. Stage 2 - Based on my ideas in the mood board, she created 2D images. She was receptive to any changes I wanted. For eg., I wanted the colour scheme changed for one of the rooms. She was ready to have a phone call with me, discuss my requirements and she incorporated them in the first revision. Stage 3 - She then provided me with the 3D images. That was really helpful as I could visualise how the room would look. Gabriela was again very receptive and made any quick changes I requested. Stage 4 - Compilation of the purchase list. This was very useful as it had the links of the websites I could buy the items from. Overall- it was a very smooth experience. Gabriela was on top of things and she was very quick in delivering the outputs. She also gave the correct quantity of materials and items to buy. I initially had mentioned that I would get the installation done by Avika. James and Gabriela had very effeciently organised that as well. Cost wise, I would say Avika is reasonable and they were flexible with how I could make the payment. I made the payment in 4 instalments. Gabriela was very professional and approachable. She was open to receive phone calls over the weekend - which was very useful for me. With regards to improvements: 1) I would suggest increasing the number of revisions during the production of 3D designs as often a person changes their mind and atleast 2 revisions should be included. 2) Gabriela sometimes missed a few changes which I had mentioned- but when I brought that to her attention, she corrected and made sure that the changes were incorporated in the revisions or purchase list. Overall it was a good experience working with the team and I would definydkh recommend Avika Projects. Thank you, Sayantani

I contracted Akiva Projects to completely re-design and re-fit my bathroom. It's a very small bathroom but I had ambitious design ideas all the same (including replacing the bath). The team absolutely met the high standards I'd hoped for. They were very good at keeping me fully posted about the timescale, costs and variables of the projects; and I found the building team to be efficient and courteous. I'm delighted by the results and it's fair to say the bathroom is now my favourite room!

Having little experience in the renovation world - I thought it best to employ a professional with the design formy bathroom project. We purchased a vicotorian terrace which only had a single bathroom at the G level and decided to put an additional ensuite bathroom for the master bedroom upstairs. As the bedroom had no plumbing, and limited support it was a slightly larger project than first anticipated, albeit from the outset Akiva were fantastic. The design they put together was a collaboration between their experience and my demands. They made the whole process run smoothly from the outset, with communication being excellent throughout this prelimnary stage. I would note that their quote to build out the project was higher than some others we received and we therefore ended up going with another contractor, however I would definitely recommend, as we have decided that we oursevles will use them on our downstairs bathroom project in the coming months. Excellent customer service, together with a great finished project has resulted in repeat busines from us.

We worked with Gabriela on a floor and lighting design for a full remodelling of our 2-bed flat. She arrived promptly for a first site visit, listened to our ideas, measured up the place, and made some initial suggestions. Over the following days, Gabriela guided us to establish mood boards for each room that helped focus our ideas. We particularly loved the fact that she quickly understood the style we were looking for and was always prompt to react, suggest alternatives, and make adjustments as required. Gabriela’s attention to detail meant that not a single thing was left out, from flooring to ceiling lights and everything in between, all while working within the price range that we were comfortable with. Everything was neatly summarized for us in a detailed purchase list. Having agreed final plans, we were thrilled to see our ideas come to life in the 3D visuals which allowed to ensure everything is exactly like we envisioned. Overall, we would highly recommend Gabriela and Akiva for a delightful and stress-free design experience.

I hired Akiva Projects to provide us with some hi-resolution renders for a project that I have in Berlin Germany. It was no easy task and the designer I was assigned, Gabriella was amazing. Gabriella and Akivaprojects really know what they are doing when it comes to handling high-pressure clients and I was very pleased with the result. Their communication system is amazing and I was able to find any file we were working on when I needed it without going through tons of emails. I am in talks with them for future projects in the future. Thank you, Akiva for a great project!

I hired James and his team for a renovation job on my kitchen. They were extremely professional, and stuck to budget and schedule. I will definitely hire them again when I need more work done.

Aktiva projects hat uns bei der Renovierung unseres Hauses sehr geholfen. Die Kommunikation,die Design Vorschläge so wie die Durchführung waren super. Wir haben, inklusive Keller, 4 Etagen die wir besonders kinderfreundlich und dennoch stylish haben wollten - das ist mit James und Team perfekt gelungen.

I hired Akiva Projects for their consultancy services when I purchased a property in Berlin. I had to make sure that I was getting maximum value for money and that the space would work for me, Akiva's design team worked amazingly with me. I was assigned a designer who provided me with complete design of the property, allowing me to see what I could have within it and how much it would cost. An amazing service that I didn't think existed! Thank you so much

We have worked with Akiva on a number of projects but the most recent was a Kensington Town House. They were very clear and concise with instructions and knew exactly what they wanted to achieve.

I enlisted Akiva Projects to completely renovate a first floor Victorian flat. It was no easy feat - completely repositioning a new kitchen and bathroom, replastering the whole property, new electrics and plumbing throughout. As I sit in my new kitchen months later it was all worth it. James pours his heart into his business and it shows. From early morning phone calls running through the specification and finding ways to make it fit within my budget right the way through to a final review call - he's a man who loves what he does and if this is your first time taking on a project as it was for me you'd be hard pressed to find someone who wants to see the same outcome as you. Elisabetta the designer on the team is one of the most creative and positive people you'll meet. She was always helpful in providing inspiration, examples and advice on what to put where. I went into the project with some firm ideas and so it was great that she didn't feel the need to push her own style, but instead adapting what I suggested and build on it. As with all projects there were some snags, but on the whole as I would recommend Akiva Projects. I spoke to a couple of people who had worked with James before I committed and I'm pleased to say their reviews held true.

Our offices were stuck in the 80's, 10 small offices cluttered with oversized wooden furniture and no natural day light. We needed to 'Transform' our look and make it a place where our employees would enjoy coming to work, be inspired that would raise productively. We appointed Akiva Projects who assigned Elenora Tani as our designer. Ele inspired us with her creative ideas, a structured schedule of works bringing all the contractors together to give us an open plan office beautifully designed with inspiring colours that complement our corporate look. I would highly recommend Akiva Projects and would like to personally thank Ele and James for your guidance and understanding. On behalf of Prevista we thank the team at Akiva

James and his team worked methodically and in harmony with our company and we completed a beautiful project together, coming in on time and on budget. Our client has subsequently offered us collectively more work, and referred us to their friends and family.

Akiva projects ltd is a professional group of people, who are a pleasure to work with. Well organised, reliable and straight to the point. They put a lot of time in planning the work before it starts, which helps the project in the long run. Great service and I look forward to working with them again in the near future. Completed a project in London for Mr Parkinson (home refurbishment).

We hired James and his team to completely refurbish two of our bedrooms. They were extremely helpful from day one and quick to provide a quote. Ele was a great help during the design phase, ensuring we maximised our space and had a consistent design throughout that matched our tastes. The build itself went very smoothly and we felt the team worked very hard to ensure the project was completed on time, but without sacrificing any attention to detail. Small snags on project completion were dealt with swiftly. We would definitely use the company again for any future work.

I met James at Grand Designs and thought he was very professional. We collaborated earlier this year on a project in central London. He and his colleagues were very professional and helpful on site and then very efficient when communicating with quotations and emails. His Interior Designer Ellie was very sensitive on site and I felt that she was there to really collaborate and not compete with me which I really appreciated. I hope to work together again with James and have the highest respect for him and his team. Highly recommended.

We worked with St James Design to fit and refurbish the bathroom and kitchen in our two bed flat in East London. They were friendly, efficient and easy to work with. They worked within our tight budget and made great suggestions about which products to use and how to make the most out of our space. Would use again. Tom & Freya

St James Design Interiors designed and fitted a room in our warehouse to look like a mock up of our clients modern style cafe's. They where very professional and organised in their design approach. Found them very thorough in assisting us in coming up with ideas for displaying our product and services in a real would scenario. They created a very inviting space for our customers with a barista bar and seating area with great lighting and entertainment solutions. Have recommended them to others afterwards.

“As a longtime homeowner I have dealt with all many of designers and builders in my time in London. St. James are undoubtedly the best I have worked with. I had the pleasure of working with Alex – and he is a real craftsman who takes his work seriously, seeks to do the best job possible, and has an incredible work ethic. On top of all that Alex -and everyone at St. James – are thoroughly decent people who immediately earn your trust. I cannot recommend them enough.’

Hired James and team to completely refurb 2 bathrooms + other works around the house.. As this was our first home refurb, it was a bit daunting but am extremely pleased with the experience provided by their team. As another reviewer noted, it did cost more than the estimates we obtained elsewhere - however the customer service was what made the difference. I appreciated the fact there was a structured and defined workflow for the entire process which helped make things go ultra smooth. Before the actual work we were in contact with Ele who helped design and give a 3D rendering of what everything would look like. This actually made a big difference vs just visualising using our imagination... When the work started, Alex (the project manager who also did a lot of the work) was absolutely terrific. The timeline of the entire job was put in an online document so I could see what was done each day and by whom (plumbing works on this day, plastering the next, etc..). Alex also would revise the document depending on additional works I had or if certain tasks had to be moved earlier or later. This was very useful as I could tell from early on that the project would be on time as they promised. Alex was especially great to work with. He was very dedicated and knew his stuff. Also answered a lot of random DIY questions we had too. The work was done on time and our family is very happy with the workmanship. Would not hesitate to recommend them!

James has the ability to effectively communicate, always provide clear direction and all the objectives were well defined upfront – a great pleasure to work with. Looking forward to work with him again.

James is an industry expert. He has tremendous experience and that shows through his work. It was an absolute pleasure working with James and we will be definitely working with James in the future.

James was very helpful - his expert team quickly sorted our leaking shower and offered advice on future maintenance & care. I would definitely recommend and use again.

I would not hesitate in recommending St. James Design. I hired them to convert my bathroom into a wetroom and have subsequently hired them to refit my kitchen too (commencing next week). Their client servicing was exceptional - from simple things like returning calls and answering e-mail queries quickly, to their innovative start-to-finsh process. Amongst all the horror stories I have heard from friends and colleagues about their experiences with bathroom/kithcen refurbs, money really cannot buy the kind of service these guys deliver! Firstly, they discussed my requirements over the phone (very helpful if you are at work) and gave a link to a shared site where they built out a plan, shared ideas and provided a quote that showed a breakdown of all of the labour and parts costs line-for-line, rather than a "finger in the air" quote that you have no idea if its realistic or not. They also give you an on-line schedule of works so you can see each day what will be done and when, and this is updated live when each section is completed...so you know what to expect when you get home! I was assigned a project manager (Alex) who was on site at the start and end of each day to ensure that the daily works have been completed, and was on hand for any queries I had. A few things changed as the project progressed and nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them, and the works were completed bang on schedule. I was also seriously impressed with how clean and tidy things were at the end of each day - I live in a 1-bed flat so had to have the parts neatly piled in the corner of my living room, but this was absolutely fine. They have a brilliant and passionate team who were really helpful on the design front as I am completely clueless about things like layout, colours, tiles, types of taps, etc. and they have access to a huge range of goods to suit your budget. Pricewise, I did pay a little bit more than the local one-man-band quoted (but he didn't return my calls for weeks) and around the same as my quote from Bathstore and B&Q, but I genuinely don't believe you would get the same bespoke service and attention to detail from a big chain company. And the final result? I am absolutely delighted with it. It was exactly what I wanted and the standard of work is fantastic.

We were very pleased with the team at St James Design Interiors, a dedicated and professional company, yet friendly and a pleasure to deal with. We look forward to working the company again,

James requested me to act as his health and safety advisor. James is great to deal with and successfully attained his CHAS certification. All projects are managed absolutely professionally with all the correct paperwork, fully trained and competent staff who receive full advise and on-going training. James and the team can in all instances carry out a professional job in a safe manner and abiding by all legislative compliance.

Scape Design's "Above and Beyond" roof top bar constructed by St James Design Interiors at Sleep was constructed within London’s premier Hotel Design Conference in 48 hours. The Space provided a unique and immersive visitor experience within the conference that offered flexibility and ultimately, buildability. The design explored scale and enclosure using bespoke structures, partitions and planting to an exterior grade of finish. With the London skyline as a backdrop, the bar provided an elegant and intimate space capturing the unique experience of outdoors, connecting the visitor with their surroundings, indoors. The bar became a constant draw for delegates throughout the event, holding relaxed and casual meetings during the day and in the evening, the Sleep Awards after-party. The build included a large timber pavilion providing intimacy, a furnished bar space, elegant outdoor lighting for evening events and Greenwall's provide structure to space St James Design Interiors offered intelligent and creative build solutions under extreme time constraints to ensure that the space was in operation for the conference

James project managed an installation for us at our design trade exhibition. the installation was one of the show highlights and St James were working with one of the leading UK landscape designers, alongside Europe's leading exterior furniture manufacturer. With a tight build time of just 2 days and some material-related surprises along the way, James and his team kept their cool and completed the feature in time for the show opening. it was one of the most talked-about parts of the event, amongst an audience of architects, designers and industry peers. we are now working with James on our show bar this year!

Used St James Design Interiors for tiling and fitting one of our shower rooms. We were happy with the quality and everyone who worked on it were friendly and professional. Will be using them again for other jobs in the house! THANKS!

Hired to complete work on my kitchen (following a previous company had left it incomplete). This involved installing a new worktop, plumbing and tiling. The work was carried out to a high standard, and stuck to agreed cost. James is a nice guy who was very easy to communicate with by phone/email/text for the duration of the work. He was always accessible and reliable, and kept checking in to see that progress was as expected and to our satisfaction. I will be using the company for future work, and would definitely recommend to others.

StJames Design Interiors was recommended to me by a friend. I’m satisfied and absolutely happy with the service they have provided me from the beginning till the end. James was helpful and constantly kept me updated about my project that was finished by the time we both agreed. I’m thankful for the outcome I’m amazed by every day. StJames Design Interiors it is a professional company I would recommend everyone and would consult with them again in future. Thank you!

Plumbing and tiling of shower room and toilet. Fast, polite, reliable and creative. Got the job done on time and the only hiccup was immediately and successfully remedied with a smile.

I first hired St James Design to carry out a vast array of works in the installation of a new kitchen at my home. This included gutting the kitchen, re-flooring, moving pipes and electrical fittings all over the place, re-plastering, painting, and assisting in the fitting and installation of the new kitchen and its appliances. Beyond these initial works, during which I was impressed by the work carried out by the team, I hired them for subsequent works at my home, such as changing the electrical fuse-box/board of the flat, fixing an on-going electrical failure problem, as well as plumbing and tiling works at our bathrooms. I am 100% satisfied with the vast spectrum of works carried out by the team at St James Design; they are professional, knowledgeable and committed to providing the highest quality of service possible. Best of all, they keep you fully informed and updated on all aspects of the works throughout the process, and most importantly, I trust them, to the extent where the team has a spare key to my property at all times. The service provided by St James may not be the cheapest in the market in absolute terms, but the quality of their work is more than justified. You can see some of their work in my kitchen on their website: http://blog.stjamesdesign.com/kitchen-renovation/#comment-26

James did and efficient and professional job of tiling a kitchen splashback yesterday. He was reliable organised and pleasant and left the flat v clean and tidy. I was pleased to have emails and telephone conversations confirming details agreed and also to hear that he can organise boiler services, electrical and plumbing work etc.

St James Design Interiors Ltd has done an excellent job in fully refurbishing our bathroom. Not only they used good quality materials, the bathroom looks stylish and it's very functional. I'm giving 4/5 stars because there have been some minor timeline related issues and some other hiccups; these have all been dealt with very professionally and efficiently. St James Design Interiors Ltd have always been very good at keeping us posted with the status of works by sending daily summary emails and involving us in any major/medium decision/unexpected concern related to the fact our flat is part of an old historical building. We would definitely use St James Design Interiors Ltd for future projects.

St. James Design Interiors undertook to refresh and update my two bedroom two bath central London flat after more than twenty years without any redecoration. Although no structural alterations were involved, this was quite a large project. James and his team were easy to deal with and hardworking, although the work ran considerably over the original completion date. HOWEVER, problems surfaced at the end of the job, when my new kitchen cabinet doors did not meet requirements, warping badly immediately upon installation. There was one attempt to correct this issue which was unsuccessful, due to James giving incorrect specs to the manufacturer. Thereafter, St. James Design broke off all contact with me, so the kitchen remains in unsatisfactory condition. I had also asked for a list of materials used on the job for future reference -- this was never provided, despite repeated requests. My overall experience was a positive one, but beware of hiring this company for work beyond their current scope of expertise.

St. James Design provided our company with very professional advice and direction on our project. James clearly demonstrated that he understood the project well and was is able to work well with others. He was open to using our own staff and workmen already on site to get our project completed quickly, within budget and to the required standard. His stick to the task and honest feedback made a major difference to the completion of our project.

StJamesDesign Interiors is a great company to work with. James is so straightforward and honest. He loves what he does and is passionate about getting the best results. He is meticulous, hard-working and a real pleasure to work with. He makes you want to raise the bar... I would absolutely recommend his company to anyone looking for someone who cares about quality. Looking forward to working on the next project with him already!

St James design was recommended to me by a colleague in work when I was working in London I hired James to carry out a bathroom installation at my house in Berlin. On his first visit we went through designs of the type of bathroom I could have Within the area given. I wanted a bathroom that offered a calm and appealing approach whilst being minimalistic. I wanted to implement a clean storage systems that was hidden within the wall. James managed to supply me a beautiful shower with soft porcelain Tiles a nice glass shower screen and a beautiful bathroom suite. Everything is hidden away and it looks very clean and spacious. I will be definitely recommending him to my friends and family