Downsizing Professionals in Archway, Greater London

“We were at the start of a large side return kitchen extension when I got in touch with Alpine Rose Interiors Ltd for help. I was feeling overwhelmed by the size of the new room and all of the options available to me for the kitchen, utility and living area. Gemma helped calm me down and break the space down into workable sections. She suggested different colour palettes and patterns and definitely guided me to new ideas, which I loved. I thought I wanted a dark blue kitchen because that’s what I was seeing everywhere and it felt safe, but Gemma introduced the idea of different shades of green and how the space could work with the colours of our garden. She gave me the confidence to go for something different and I am thrilled I did. She introduced us to F&L kitchens, who were amazing to work with, greatly helped by the very good working relationship Gemma has with them. Bringing Gemma onboard during the build meant she had a positive impact on decisions regarding everything from the windows & doors, kitchen design, island size and then all the decoration after the build. She provided lots of samples and mood boards and sourced good value tiles, furniture and handles. I can definitely recommend Gemma, it was brilliant working with her, and sure I will again on our next project!”

“I was very impressed with Annette Henry at Gage property interiors who demonstrated professionalism and commitment throughout this property development project. She helped me to source the opportunity on Marylands road, Maida Vale and undertake a full reconfiguration and refurbishment of this three-bedroom lower ground floor flat. Annie has a fantastic creative eye for interior design; styling the flat by utilising and enhancing the flow of light throughout the property, which I thought was amazing, given the complexity of the project. Also my involvement was kept to minimum as she project managed the whole scheme from start to finish; regularly keeping me up-to-date with progress and dealing with all the snagging issues which i fully appreciated. I will certainly be using Annie and Gage Interiors for my next scheme.”

“Charlotte is super organised and efficient. She remained one step ahead of all tradespeople throughout the project. She knows everyone and everything ... from the best builders, plumbers, electricians, through to where to buy the most stunning pieces and accessories. Her knowledge is vast and there’s nothing she hasn’t dealt with before - interiors, gardens, structural and building issues - she’s a one stop shop - and lovely with it! Saskia, NW3”

“I utilised Caroline’s two hour consultation service (£95) as I desperately needed some advice and ideas for my neglected 1930s hallway. As I don’t live locally, I gave Caroline some ideas and photos via text message about what I liked and didn’t like, my preferred colour palate, and what my priorities were. After some questions from Caroline and some very useful exercises looking at existing spaces and colours, and how we used the hall, she offered some simple solutions which were easily implemented. Simple things like changing the positioning of the existing lighting made a dramatic difference. Caroline then compiled a mood board for me on Pinterest with ideas for paint colours, storage solutions and suggestions for light fittings. She also made recommendations on how I could achieve a modern and coordinated hall that tied in with the existing 1930s features, yet wasn’t overly ‘matchy’. This was complemented with detailed information about sourcing items and recommending paint finishes. Caroline very cleverly sketched her ideas onto my original photo to give me an idea of what my hall could look like. This was really invaluable in helping me ‘see’ my new hall before I started work. I felt that Caroline very quickly ‘got’ what I was after. She was really friendly & approachable, responsive and offered really helpful, practical and straightforward suggestions. She didn’t impose her own tastes and encouraged me to develop my own. Initially I felt that I didn’t really know what I wanted but after conversations with Caroline, I began to gain confidence. I cannot recommend Caroline’s service highly enough. She was great fun to work with and the entire process was really enjoyable.”

“I can't thank Debbie enough for her services regarding my interiors project. She isextremetly knowledgeable and gave me helpful recommendations. She was prompt in her dealings with me and provided excellent advice and support.”

““I requested the services of Rachel to rearrange a poorly organized apartment. Rachel was attentive to propose a layout adapted to my request. His proposals on the new decoration were relevant, fair and adapted to the budget and my way of life. I recommend without hesitation”.”

“Emilie was brilliant. She did a complete renovation of my Victorian terrace, upstairs and down, including kitchen extension and reviving some original features that had been stripped away. She took my (attempts at explaining) my style and turned it into an actual vision. She gave me solutions to using the space which I had been defeated by and saved me a lot of money on bad furniture decisions. The contractors Emilie brought in were great too. A friendly, hard working team I came to know and like well. Before she got to work, I basically regretted buying my house. The house had so many issues and we didn't have a lot of room in the budget, but she delivered a home I never want to leave. She is very friendly and professional, never lets you feel like you're alone. Highly recommend.”

“We have worked with Ensoul very closely on several projects, they have a unique ability to blend beautiful contemporary design with innovative home automation solutions. They are design led with a clear understanding of what is possible technically and I can highly recommend them to work on any home renovation project, from the relatively small to extremely large and complex.”

“Lisa David worked on the installation of my new bathroom. I couldn't have done it without her. I'd been trying for a year to get this done but it had all felt too much with all the decisions to be made and how to put it all together. Then Lisa offered her services and I now have the bathroom of my dreams. My bathroom was small with tall ceilings. The initial meeting, Lisa and I went through what i wanted and she came up with some great ideas that no-one else had thought of (i.e. builders and friends) like moving the door to free up a wall, installing high level cupboards that she then designed and she found a firm that made purpose built doors to fit etc. I wanted to choose the items so we drew up a list of what was needed, I selected a few choices of each item in the bathroom brochures and we went through it together to finalise. I liked having a 2nd view as without it, I don't think I could have done it on my own & her knowledge/experience was invaluable in helping me decide. She drew up initial 3d sketches so I could visualise the space which was brilliant to see before I started ordering things. She knew builders who were fantastic and that removed some stress. She helped order things, source items, was always there if I had questions and would chat with the builders about what was possible as we went along finalising everything. She would challenge the builders on things to find the best way of installation, what might be possible etc. A big strength of hers is communication so she is clearly spoken and direct, trustworthy, transparent and honest. So as she said, even with all the planning, issues may occur but when 2 small issues did, that required me to make a decision, she helped me sort them easily. I don't think all tradespeople/professions do what they say when they will but Lisa did. I liked the flexibility of the service Lisa offered and I could ask for as much or as little help as I wanted. She would go and see the bathroom every few days to check all was in order and her good relationship with the builders helped the installation go more smoothly I am sure. I am delighted with my bathroom, its exceeded expectations and without Lisa, it would not be this lovely or might not have even happened. The worrying about the process was certainly much reduced. And she saved me money with her contacts at bathroom suppliers. Friends love it and some think I have extended the room given how much more I have fitted in but its just the clever design Lisa came up with. I cannot recommend Lisa and her services enough which are quite unique..”

“I would happily recommend Clara and her team to anyone renovating their home. From the very start of the project, they went above and beyond our initial brief to help us with our renovation. What impressed me most about Clara was her extensive contacts in the industry. Initially, I had no idea that it was even possible to have furniture, rugs, lighting and woodwork made completely bespoke. However, with Clara’s expertise, every item was designed bespoke to our specific needs and taste. This meant that we could personalise absolutely everything, creating a unique and tailored feel throughout our home. Despite everything being bespoke, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the prices were either the same or even lower than furniture you would buy in a store. The team at Studio Forstner really takes the time to understand their clients needs and works to create the perfect home for them. Thank you Clara for your hard work- we can’t wait for you to work your magic in our Ibiza home!”