How I work
Interior design does not start with choosing curtains, but with the technical basics. I work in seven steps, and at the end of each step you know exactly what you have received and what comes next. You make the decisions; I make sure they are carried out according to the plans, within the agreed budget and on time. As an economist and former chief accountant at a multinational company, I take the budget as seriously as the look: with every decision you see what things cost, and where it is worth saving or spending more. The process is the same whether you are furnishing your own home or a property intended for rent.
From the first conversation to handing over the keys
01 Free initial conversation
02 On-site survey, design brief
03 Concept and 3D visualisation
04 Construction drawings
05 Bespoke furniture and purchasing
06 Organising the works
07 Styling and handover
01
Free initial conversation
20 minutes by phone or online: what you would like, how big the space is, what the deadline is.
WHAT YOU GET
An honest first opinion and a suggestion as to which service suits you.
YOUR PART
If you have one, send a floor plan or a few photos of the space.
20 minutes
free first conversation
by phone or online
02
On-site survey and design brief
I survey the space and check the technical conditions: partition walls, electrical and plumbing outlets, ceiling heating. In a new-build flat still under construction, this is the time to review whether an outlet or a door needs to be moved.
WHAT YOU GET
A quote that includes the design brief.
YOUR PART
Tell me about your habits, your daily routine, your budget and your deadline.
03
Concept and 3D visualisation
Layout options, style, colours and materials. The moodboard shows you the whole atmosphere on one page, and the 3D visualisation shows how the flat will look before anything is built. We refine it until the visualisations win your approval.
WHAT YOU GET
Furniture layout in several versions, moodboard and 3D visualisations.
YOUR PART
Feedback and a choice between the options.
04
Construction drawings
Precise drawings that tradespeople can work from without misunderstandings: furniture layout, lighting plan, tiling layout and specification list. On the tiling layout I mark for the tiler where the joints should run and where to start laying the tiles, so that we avoid ugly 5–6 cm cut strips along the edges, and I also set the direction of the wooden flooring.
WHAT YOU GET
A complete set of construction drawings that the contractor can price and build from.
YOUR PART
Approving the plans.
05
Bespoke furniture and purchasing
In a small space, bespoke furniture is not a luxury but a way to make the most of it: every centimetre is fitted to its function. Once the furniture designs are ready, we choose the materials together, and I recommend household appliances based on energy efficiency, warranty and how well they can be built in. When purchasing, as an economist I look at value for money: I don’t look for the cheapest option, but for the one that pays off in the long run.
This step is available on request, based on an individual quote.
WHAT YOU GET
A purchasing list with prices and a coordinated delivery schedule.
YOUR PART
Deciding on the items and approving the orders.
06
Organising and supervising the works
I keep in touch with the contractors, coordinate deadlines and the different trades, and check on site that everything is built according to the plans. I work with tried and trusted suppliers and tradespeople. Any faults that come up along the way are fixed before handover.
This step is available on request, based on an individual quote.
WHAT YOU GET
One person in charge of the project: fewer delays, less extra work and less stress.
YOUR PART
You only need to take part in the important decisions.
07
Styling and handover
Lamps, curtains, rugs and accessories: these give a space its character. At handover you receive a finished, flawless home.
This step is available on request, based on an individual quote.
WHAT YOU GET
A move-in-ready home where everything is in its place.
YOUR PART
Moving in.
Which step is included in which service?
Consultation
✓ 01 Free initial conversation
✓ 03 Concept with sketches
✓ 05 Where to buy
Interior Design – Standard
✓ 01 Free initial conversation
✓ 02 Survey, design brief
✓ 03 Concept, 3D visualisation
✓ 04 Furniture layout and lighting plan
✓ 05 Colour, material and product suggestions
06–07: individual quote
Interior Design – Premium
✓ 01 Free initial conversation
✓ 02 Survey, design brief
✓ 03 Concept, 3D visualisation
✓ 04 Full set of construction drawings
✓ 05 Furniture plan, specification
✓ 06 Liaison, on-site supervision on request
06 full management and 07: individual quote
Purchasing, organising the works and styling (steps 05–07) are available on request alongside the design packages, based on an individual quote.