Mia Karlsson Interior Design

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London, Greater London

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17 years in business

Bespoke work

High End & Award Winning Interior Designer Based in London

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Mia Karlsson Interior Design is a design consultancy in London's Highgate Village, providing visually stunning solutions and comprehensive design services to the residential as well as the commercial market. We provide a complete solution incorporating spatial planning, interior and exterior design, build, interior architectural reconfiguration, lighting design, furnishing, decoration and procurement. MIa works with clients seeking design input on medium sized projects as well as major refurbishments and extensions, passing on design understanding and skills required to get results that are otherwise impossible. Mia’s Swedish influence comes through in her simple, functional and natural solutions and is complemented by many years’ experience in London to encompass traditional, elegant and modern approaches. Mia is a first class degree BA (hons) Interior Design and Technology graduate and has worked as part of large and small design teams. A wide range of design commissions and operational expertise within a variety of workplaces has provided a valuable perspective that encompasses design excellence with practical solutions.

Services Provided

Accessible Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Bespoke Bathroom Vanities, Bespoke Bookcases, Bespoke Cabinets, Bespoke Fitted Furniture, Bespoke Furniture, Bespoke Home Bars, Bespoke Kitchen Cabinets, Bespoke Kitchen Pantries, Bespoke Media Units, Bespoke Rugs, Bespoke Shelving, Bespoke Walk-in Wardrobes, Boot Room Design, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Cinema Design, Home Office Design, Home Staging, House Plans, Interior Design, Interior Styling, Kids' Room Design, Kitchen Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Made to Measure Blinds, Nursery Design, Pantry Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Utility Room Design, Wine Cellar Design, Bespoke Mantelpieces, Kitchen Renovation, Storage & Wardrobe Design

Areas Served

London, Europe

33 Projects for Mia Karlsson Interior Design

Kvicksund, Sweden

Swedish summer lake house

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Two Bedroom Apartment, Fitzrovia

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Marylebone, London, Greater London

The Evewell, London Fertility Clinic

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Family Double Fronted Home - Ealing

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Hampstead, London, Greater London

Family Apartment - Belsize Park

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Family home - St Johns Wood

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Victorian double fronted family home - Clapham

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London, Greater London

Contemporary family home - Islington

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Ladbroke Grove, Greater London, UK

Grand Victorian house - Notting Hill

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Hampstead village home

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London, England

Terraced Family Home - Notting Hill

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City of Westminster, Greater London, UK

Family home - Bayswater

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Linda Chapman Art

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We found Mia and she transformed several rooms into absolutely beautiful and practical spaces! We had no idea the house could look so amazing! Mia is great to work with, professional, efficient, fun, creative and always reassuringRead Full Review

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33 Reviews for Mia Karlsson Interior Design

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victorlewis

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We appointed Mia Karlsson Interior Design to advise us on planning the interior of an extension and also to refresh and update a number of other rooms. We worked closely with their Senior Designer Tarryn who brought her imaginative design ideas and professionalism to the job. Tarryn always listened closely to our ideas and concerns and responded sensitively. In this way we were able to achieve a great overall result. She also worked well with our architect and other professionals. As part of their service MKID were able to order products on our behalf and recommend suppliers and craftsmen who they had used successfully in the past. The MKID team were also helpful at all times where Tarryn or Mia were engaged on other projects. Finally I would add that Tarryn was tireless and endlessly patient in driving us around London to different shops in order that we had the best choices of furniture and fabrics. In summary we recommend Mia Karlsson Interior Design without reservation.

10 November, 2020

Linda Chapman Art

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It all started when we wanted to move our TV space to the other end of the room! We found Mia and she transformed several rooms into absolutely beautiful and practical spaces! We had no idea the house could look so amazing! Mia is great to work with, professional, efficient, fun, creative and always reassuring, giving you plenty of input. The team at the studio are all so brilliant too and a great combination, including the building team. Mia can always come up with a solution no matter the problem and can always easily interpret your ideas into fabulous looks that you couldn’t get into words yourself! We very much look forward to working with Mia and her team again.

7 August, 2019

Dorothy Alves

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We contracted Mia to furnish and decorate our London pied-à-terre and we are absolutely thrilled with the outcome! In fact the whole experience was enjoyable. Mia gave us her personal attention for the design brief and really listens, not trying to impose her personal design aesthetic. However, where we needed her to she took over and came up with some excellent solutions. She and her team were stellar in dealing with crises (a warehouse was burnt down and our mattress was delayed but a new and unused substitute was made available for the interim). Mia, Nishita, Jacqui and Sue, our sincerest thanks, João and Dorothy

18 July, 2019

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Dear Dorothy and Joao, it was a pleasure working with you to design your new Central London apartment. Thank you so much for you kind words.

Warmest Regards
Mia and her team

Nicole & Tomas Nordwall

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We first met Mia (and her lovely dog) back in September 2015 just ahead of starting our 2 story extension as we were keen to have a home with a Scandinavian feel but also one which had a WOW factor, was a beautiful space but yet homely. To achieve all this, Mia proved to be a prefect interior partner for interpreting our wishes by guiding and directing us to look at different ideas, colours and design features which we would just never have considered. Mia is a bundle of creative energy, hugely passionate about her work and is hugely knowledgeable about different materials and new concepts. Working with her was not only great fun in the end but we have ended up with a beautiful home thanks to Mia, Joyce and her great team!

18 November, 2017Last modified:18 November, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Hello Nicole and Thomas,

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was pleasure working with you ;) Mia

John Spencer

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We worked with Mia on an overhaul of our apartment. Design options included bathrooms, living room and hallway. Actual work executed included one bathroom, hallway, living room and a large joinery project. Very pleased with end result ! Mia and team had great patience and worked through many (many) options with us. Always cheerful and positive to work with. Although we won't be doing another decorating project for a while we are glad we worked with Mia on this one.

26 October, 2017

PAUL BOOTH

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Mia helped us design our flat into modern stylish sophisticated place to live and made it feel extremely cosy. Her eye for colours and furniture placement has created the most beautiful space for us to live enjoy with family and friends Mia is great to work with very inspiring and such a creative mind. Her attention to detail with every finishing touch. We highly recommend Mia and look forward to using her in the future Carli & Paul

12 May, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank you so much for your kind feedback Carli and Paul, we really appreciate you taking the time to review us as it means a lot to us here at MK Design Studio.

Warmest Regards
Mia

Nellie Kitchner

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As part of our house refurbishment, when my husband and I were ready to tear our hair out, Mia and her team were able to step in. They produced designs and sourced fixtures and fittings for our bedroom, two bathrooms, utility space and soft furnishings throughout. They were delightful to work with, highly professional and responsive to all our queries and coordinated with the builders and fitters on site to ensure everything was implemented properly. We've been delighted with the results - everything they've done is exactly as we like it and works perfectly with what was already in place. The whole process was much less stressful because of them!

29 April, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Hello Elinor,

Thank you so much for your kind words it means a lot to us here at MK Design Studio.
Warmest Regards
Mia

Helen Booth

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We hired Mia Karlsson Interior Design services to help us sell our Mother in Laws home that had been on the market for over a year with no real interest. The house was new with all the mod cons but lacked the wow factor as my mother in law had moved abroad so had not put much effort into the finishes. Mia came to see the property and advised on what areas to focus on and totally transformed the look and the feel turning it from a house to a home with the use of colour and soft furnishings. We re-marketed the property and it sold within 3 months. Mia and her team were a lot of fun to work with and her expertise and eye for detail was invaluable. I would highly recommend her services.

27 April, 2017

ballmo23

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I contracted Mia's services to design a stylish, feminine, formal but comfortable home office where I could not only work but receive clients and also use as a second lounge. Most of the foundation work was done via Skype as I was an ex-pat and was returning to the UK. I was amazed how accommodating and helpful Mia and the team were. They even sent samples to me via a friend who was coming to visit so we could discuss the fabrics. Of course, the mandate expanded to the whole apartment which was quite difficult given that I already had my furniture and was looking to spruce it up. It all turned out beautifully, and any hick ups, which are inevitable in most projects, were dealt with professionally and calmly. They know how to handle stress! Most of all, the use of colors, fabrics and space were surprising and I even chose fabrics that I normally wouldn't because they made me see in combination with the rest how it would fit. I felt that they also respected my limits in taste and budget and adjusted to them. All in all, a successful and pleasant experience. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Mia and her team again and a special mention and congratulations to Tarryn Manley who was very involved as well and was totally amazing! Well done Mia and team!!

19 April, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank You so much for your kind review we really appreciate it.
It was a pleasure working with you to create the design for you apartment to make it your home.
Warmest Regards
Mia

jackiracke

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Mia was charming to work with, totally professional, kept to her timetable, always returns calls promptly and we loved the finished scheme

10 April, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank you so much for your kind review. We really appreciate you taking the time to review us, it means a lot! THANK YOU

arthurwickson

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Mia stepped in when our Architect got way to ‘ARCHITECTURAL’!... She advised on making our furniture and decoration items way more ‘us’ and way more real home like! Putting in touch with well priced suppliers and ensuring we got fantastic service. She made our home truly WORK… in comfort and asthetically.

10 April, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Hello,
Thank you so much for your kind review :) We really appreciate that you have taken the time to review us. THANK YOU!

dstern38

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We used Mia’s service for redecorating our house, including refitting two bathrooms and designing a new walk-in wardrobe. We are extremely happy with the result. This is the first time we have used an interior designer and I am certain that we could not have achieved anything close to this result on our own so we would definitely go down this path again in the future. Mia is also fun to work with and sensitive to our tastes. She was aware of our budget limitations so made sure we focused our expenditure on things where it would make the biggest difference. Where we purchased a few extravagant items, this was driven by us rather than her suggestions. She was also willing to work around our busy schedules by holding meetings at the weekends and evenings. I would definitely use her again for future projects.

9 April, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Tank you so much for you review, it is fine praise indeed. We are delighted that you enjoyed the process as well as the results. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you both.
Warmest Regards
Mia and the Team

amvs40

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Mia did an incredible job designing and managing the interior of our house. The design was excellent, especially the bespoke furniture and joinery. We look forward to using her again.

9 April, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank You so much for taking the time to write a review for us. I truly appreciate it. Do let me know if you need any help in the future.
armest Regards
Mia

space + style by Marco Joe Fazio Ltd

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I had the chance to work for Mia Karlsson Interior Design on several projects, not as client – just as photographer – capturing their work with my camera. Each and every time I have been truly impressed how Mia and her team have interpreted the “genius loci”, blending perfectly the existing with the new. Every project has its own clear identity, although the fresh, classy and sexy touch of MKID is immediately recognisable. Through the lens, I had the opportunity to zoom in the fine details, the quality of the chosen materials and the perfectly bespoke colour palette. I can’t forget to mention that working with Mia and her team is definitely fun and never stressful, as they are able to make everybody feel at ease and pampered in all the stages of the project, from the simplest to the most complex one.

6 April, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank you so very much for your lovely words. We are all blushing :)

mcveighk91

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Mia and Amelie were absolutely fantastic, patient and were fully engaged throughout the whole project. Their vast knowledge of space, light, fabrics, textures and colour schemes coupled with their very keen sense of style really was invaluable in creating a look that I simply could not have done on my own. They completely tuned in to our likes, dislikes,budget and completely understood the kind of look we were trying to achieve. They really have turned what was just a house in to a wonderfully warm and stylish home, that everybody who visits adores! Thank you Mia and Amelie

4 April, 2017

ianjackson533

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We engaged Mia Karlsson Interior Design when we remodelled a space comprising a conservatory, laundry and bathroom. It was a confined area and presented design challenges. The result of the project was a very functional design, beautifully presented. We are very pleased with the result.

3 April, 2017

rachbubs

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Mia and her team member Tarryn were both superb. Not only was their 'eye' fantastic, and we are utterly thrilled with the results, but they were also a total pleasure to deal with throughout. We are not the easiest of clients as we are so busy and a bit indecisive, and they were just consummately lovely and pushed us exactly the right amount at exactly the right time. They were also amazing at understanding our budget and flexing with it. We're so happy with our new flat, I find myself thinking about it all the time and smiling.

23 January, 2017

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are thrilled that you are happy with your new apartment...may it last for a long time :)
Warmest Regards
Mia

liamfarncombe

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We engaged Mia based on the work we saw on-line and she delivered in exactly the way we'd hoped. Our lounge, hall and bedroom were completely redesigned and over the course of the project the quality of the products provided and the standard of work was excellent. The balance of direction and advice was really helpful, and we were able to resourced pretty much everything we wanted. We're delighted with the result, and would have no hesitation in coming back for future projects.

20 September, 2016

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you too.

lgresser16

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Mia and her team have worked on a number of projects for us for our home, from creative design to end finished product. Mia's creativity, vision and attention to detail are what makes her service truely outstanding. She designed the whole of our basement when all we had was an empty space, from the floor plan to all the end furnishings - and it looks amazing! Mia's patience and understanding as we went through different iterations made the whole process so smooth - always happy to come up with different options and possibilities - it was a complete pleasure having her work on the projects - and I recommend her to all my friends!

16 September, 2016

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Thank you so much for your kind words.
Warmest Regards
Mia

gmlon

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Hi. I initially wasn't going to use a designer for the reconstruction of my Notting Hill basement flat , thinking of course that my own knowledge and ideas would be sufficient to 'do the job' . However , on a good and wise friends recommendation I decided to make contact with Mia Karlsson Design for a 'coffee' and a chat. I am so glad I did. The first thing that struck me about Mia was how she seemed to have the ability to take my ideas and brief on board immediately and show me an array of ideas to spruce them up in ways I couldn't have imagined. I decided that I may have had ideas but she had the talent and trusting in her was indeed the way forward . The results were amazing and I couldn't be happier with how my space has turned out. It is quite simply a lovely place to be. Her uses of colours and especially lighting was the making of it , I am a very happy homeowner. I couldn't recommend Mia Karlsson Interior Design highly enough , respectful and professional in every way. BL.

19 January, 2016

marnie_woolf

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Mia has done an amazing job of updating our house; some rooms required decorating and a completely new plan, other rooms simply required a few finishing touches and final dressing. Whatever Mia and her team did in each room was perfect. We have received so many compliments about the décor. Mia really spent time understanding our family, how we lived and our likes/dislikes. Consequently, we feel we have a beautiful, interesting home we are proud of which reflects us. We were worried by using a designer we would end up with a bland indentikit house, like everyone else's. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Mia has sourced unique, beautiful items from the UK and farther afield. The only problem - the rooms Mia has done look so amazing we are now decorating 3 more - with her help of course!!! THANK YOU MIA!!!

23 December, 2015

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

Marnie, Thank you so much for your kind words, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and your family.
Warmest Regards
Mia

neel_d83

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Mia and the rest of the Mia Karlsson Design Service are incredible. Great to work with, extremely professional and brilliant direction. In particular, we are extremely fond of our kitchen tiles and some of our wallpapers. Thank you Mia!

15 December, 2015

Novita Furniture Collection

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We have had a really good experience of working with Mia Karlsson and her team. They are very professional in the way they work, understand their clients' needs and put in effort to explain the detail of all the pieces of furniture they've asked us to make. It has resulted in an easy relationship and one that is mutually respectful. We look forward to working with Mia, Tarryn and the team on the next project.

19 August, 2015

DONALD DOUGLAS

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I wanted a design for a transitional kitchen to remodel an old one for my client. They gave me the best service ever at no cost.

25 May, 2015

floydmoses

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I was delighted to work with Mia. I originally invited her and two other interior designers to "pitch" for a basement refurbishment. I ended up selecting Mia because she had the right balance between creativity and practicality, is organised and straighforward in her approach, plus has great charisma. I was not disappointed! Throughtout the process, Mia was excellent. Lots of fabulous ideas and challenged me to be quite bold. We exceeded my original budget only because I chose some very high quality items and materials (which she can source at very competitive rates). The workmen she uses are excellent and trustworthy; the joinery and general building work was of a very high quality. I would recommend Mia and would certainly work with her again.

14 January, 2015

tpdchapman

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Mia's experience and flair made all the difference in getting my new flat ready to live in. Overall creative plans were hugely helpful, and she came up with a space re-planning idea I could not have had myself which will be of long-term benefit. The many details were planned and managed efficiently and professionally, and the team she brought in were uniformly reliable.

22 December, 2014

christimpson

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Mia and her team provided fantastic interior design consultancy and product procurement during the extension (loft conversion) and complete renovation of my apartment and I can't recommend them highly enough. Initial briefing meetings were both fun and inspiring and opened my mind to a whole range of possibilities I hadn't even considered. Mia very quickly understood exactly what I was looking to achieve and from that point on provided absolutely spot-on advice every time. I greatly appreciated the flexibility to work on different areas of the project and to focus on the things I most needed help with. Mia created an incredible lighting plan which was one of the highlights of the project and something I could never have achieved without her unique experience. They also have access to a huge range of amazing products and providers - from bespoke wall coverings to flooring to structural engineers - all at more competitive prices than available to the public. I had never worked with an interior designer before and I was afraid I would be pressured into spending more money than i wanted to. Working with Mia was actually the complete opposite - she really helped me decide how to spend wisely to get the best out of the project and this allowed me to achieve things i didn't think would be possible. She knows exactly where to find what you need and it's completely your choice whether you want to go for top designers or ikea basics! Mia's taste and experience is second to none and I really appreciated her super clear direction and advice at a time when I was overwhelmed with decisions - I couldn't have done it without her help. Mia and her team are all absolutely lovely and a pleasure to deal with. So if you want help to create a beautiful home while ensuring you invest wisely and have a lot of fun in the process then hire Mia Karlsson!

21 December, 2014

hnasser

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I cannot speak highly enough of the job Mia did on our house. As background my wife and I had just purchased our dream home where we wanted to raise a family and live for the next 20-30yrs. Our only issue was that we had very different taste and ideas as to how to decorate the different rooms. In stepped Mia who sat with us repeatedly at the weekend, over a period of three months, patiently going through reams of wall paper, books of carpet fabrics and countless books of furniture from which we could then choose what we liked and which she would put together for our approval. On top of that she helped us find a high quality builder who also did a great job and who worked seamlessly with her, taking the pain out of the project totally. We couldn't have been happier with the service we got.

18 December, 2014

dutchrussian

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Mia has proven very organised, had beautiful suggestions and did her best to keep up within budget. Our house has been praised a lot after her work and we love living here. Combining styles was not a problem. We think she has done a great job and the service was not pricey.

17 December, 2014

joel12345

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I hired Mia to do a complete refurbishment of my house. The design and service levels were excellent and we would not hesitate to use Mia again.

17 December, 2014

clairecourtois

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Mia and her team have done in twice occasions a fantastic job at my house. The conception work was thoughtful and creative, yet respectful of our taste. All curtain fabrics, wallpapers and carpets Mia has found for us were beautiful, and I could not have found them on my own. Overall Mia's advice and help have been priceless and the changes made to our house were absolutely wonderful.

6 November, 2014Last modified:7 November, 2014

Hans Nilsson

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We renovated a three bedroom old flat in Belsize Park with many old features but wanted it to be modern but not losing the heritage. Mia and her team did an excellent job in all respects. She was very good in understanding our wants and taste but also very good in introducing her own ideas and at some instances insisting which all worked towards a better finished product. After having lived in it for a couple years we fully appreciate her attention to detail, souring of good products and access to skilful and reliable subcontractors. She was also enjoyable to work with and her enthusiasm was contagious. Even after about 25 different color schemes not being quiet what we had in mind.

4 November, 2014Last modified:16 December, 2015

Comment from Mia Karlsson Interior Design:

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mycleverusername

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Mia and her team did a fantastic job with a makeover of my home, which included choosing, sourcing and installing furniture, carpets, cushions, throws and other items for a two bedroom flat. I really felt Mia "got me" in terms of what I would like and made excellent, stylish suggestions that I could never have come up with on my own - yet my friends say my home is now "very me" and do not realise I had help until I tell them! Mia has a great eye for what will look cool but is very pragmatic - while she suggested some more expensive "investment" pieces of furniture she kept in mind that I would want to use them in my next property and she often suggested highly affordable items, including ones I sourced myself. She knows the product ranges of many suppliers in great detail and has close relationships with many of then. She also had some cushions, throws and carpets made from scratch which I now love because they are both beautiful and totally unique. She was very fun to work with and together with her team kept the wheels rolling very smoothly, receiving furniture on my behalf and dealing with any supplier issues immediately. I can't recommend her highly enough and look forward to working with her next time I move.

4 November, 2014Last modified:4 November, 2014

127 Comments

Commented: Pouffes/bean bagsHello, The pouffes that looks like stones comes from a company called Smarins and are called Living Stones. The yellow and grey pouffes with the little eyes comes from a company called Hulsta

27 November, 2019

Commented: Where is the coat rack from please?Hello, This coat rack was purchased from Masion du monde on line, it was a while ago so it might not still be available. Kind Regards Mia

25 August, 2019

Commented: Entry Chest?Hello Unfortunately this piece was the clients own which they had procured a long time before we worked with them. I am sorry that I cannot be of more assistance on this occasion. Kind Regards Mia

26 July, 2019

Commented: Where are the Persian and turquoise tiles from?Hello The "Persian Tiles" are not tiles but a wall covering from Elitis. The mosaic tiles are all from Bizzassa. Kind Regards Mia

5 February, 2019

Commented: Love the wall.the paper is from BRIAN YATES Kind Regards Mia

30 January, 2019

Commented: Wood Flooring Sitting RoomHello this is a floor from KHARS and it is OAK with a slight white oil finish. Kind Regard Mia

12 January, 2019

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