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Art always requires a special consideration when it comes to their role within interior spaces. The right piece can transform a space from totally bland to a showstopper. Here are our top 5 considerations when selecting art. Click the link below if you want us to send you a PDF guide for your future reference. 1. ContrastWhen selecting art, it is important to consider how it will sit within the space being created. Sometimes clients have special pieces of art which are the starting points for us to design spaces around. This might mean choosing colours that compliment the piece to make the piece fit seamlessly into the interior. Alternatively one can choose a contrasting colour scheme, with the intention to create a real feature of the artwork. Which ever way you go, always be clear of your intention - do you want a seamless look, or a contrasting effect. Knowing this from the offset will help you decide on either the colour scheme for your space, or the piece of art you will be looking for.
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We are so thrilled that our Worldly Loft project was awarded Best Interior Design Project <£150k at this years Northern Design Awards!!
This project was very special as it allowed us to really mix all the things that we love. Historical buildings with contemporary living. City-Centre locations with an escapist feel. With the interiors of this beautiful and peaceful apartment we wanted to create an oasis for our client to escape the hustle and bustle of daily city living whist still being immersed in it. It is also a place to showcase our clients collected pieces from their travels.  It has been an honour to have our work reviewed by peers and to be acknowledged with this award. We put so much passion and love into our projects, it is a genuine pleasure to create beautiful spaces like this! We look forward to creating more beauty in the future.
Today I am working with Geberit to answer all your questions on bathroom design. So, let us start at the very beginning. My starting point with bathroom design is always to tackle the layout first. This means looking at the immovables within the space, such as doors and windows (unless the extent of the renovation that you are undertaking allows these to also be altered), and the soil stack - these are usually the things which will determine your layout internally as you have to work around/with them. The other thing to consider is which direction your floor boards are running, as the joists run perpendicular to these, and that can indicate what may or may not be moveable. We work closely with our trades to ensure we are getting the right advise on this.  An example of one of our bathroom floor plans. The layout for the plumbing will then determine how you can use the other spaces in the room. Geberit have some great behind the wall systems that allow you to wall mount vanities and even toilets to create the illusion of an even bigger space. This is because your eye is always looking for the edges of a room or for contrast - and by having a wall mounted item, the edge of the space will be alluded to by the space underneath it. Your brain therefore is tricked into thinking that the room is bigger than it actually is. Once your layout is determined, you can get to the fun stuff, like deciding on tiled finishes, lighting and wall colours. I would always recommend having a clear idea of one “look” or “vibe” that you want to achieve, and make sure that all the specifications and selections link back to this look - that way your design will have cohesion.
We do this for our clients by firstly determining their taste during our consultation. We go through their likes and dislikes in detail. This helps us gather all the information that we need so that during the design process we make sure that we are selecting and specifying the right option for our client. We ask preferences on colour, pattern, texture, aesthetic and how they want the room to function. We then distill all this information into an aesthetic direction, which helps dictate the overall look and feel of the space.
We love bathrooms with texture and warmth. It makes the spaces more welcoming and approachable. We consider the materials that we propose to our clients very carefully, as they can have a massive impact on the overall look and feel of a space. One can consider tile or stones with matt, honed or leathered finishes, textured surfaces themselves can create great drama, natural materials and metals with beautiful patina add extra layers of beauty and interest to a space. All in all, making it more inviting and considered.  Blue and white bathroom by Mrs. Smith
Bathrooms can be very tricky to design as there are many moving parts and specifications to consider - but taking your time and keeping in mind quality will always set you off in the right direction, and if you ever need our help - just let us know!
The process required to take a room from its current state, into the finished beautiful, well considered and designed space is a complex process. Did you know that there are approximately 400 decisions to be made in every single room renovation? Multiply that by the number of rooms and spaces in your home, and then add on managing trades and sourcing the perfect pieces... this suddenly makes renovating a home a much more complex task, but worry not help is at hand. Full service interior design is for clients who want a beautiful space, executed to a high level of finesse and detail by only making a few key decisions and allowing the designer to take on the complex task of making it happen for you. Before we embark on this process, we always conduct a design consultation first, to ensure that we are the best suited for the job.  What does Full service design entail?We simplify our 15-step process into two stages.
Each of these stages has within it a number of steps that ensure that the process moves forward in a highly organised and linear manner. Grab a cup of tea and read through our process below. So you want to invest in your home and improve your living environment. Welcome! You have come to the right place, but where do you start from. We offer a design consultation to help you determine exactly this. Weather you are doing a full home renovation, or a single room makeover this is a great starting point. It allows us to meet in person and have upto two hours dedication to speaking about your project. If you simply need some ideas to get you started, or if you wanted us to take on the full project - the design consultation is the best place to start. 100% of our clients who have had this consultation have said that they found it to be great value and most have proceeded to engaging us for further services.
FAQHow do I prepare for this consultation? We ask you to consider your priorities and have a think about your budget for all the changes you wish to make. We can bring some tools with us on the day to help you work this all out during the consultation. We also ask you to collect some images that you find inspiring. Check out our Pinterest board to see what is inspiring us. What if I don't know what I want? The consultation is the best place to start, as it allows us to properly walk through your space, and tackle each of the questions. We offer solutions and discuss their implications and practicalities as to how you use the space. Why do we have to pay for a consultation? During the consultation we offer specialist design advice and also take time in writing up our custom report for you. We do not want to give you advice which might be wrong, rushed or poorly considered which is why we take this seriously. Consultation reviewsWe used Peter for a consultation and it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. He immediately understood what we were trying to achieve and was full of ideas as to how to do it, and at the same time wasn’t afraid to challenge us and push into different directions which we hadn’t considered but were absolutely perfect for the house. Would highly recommend - S Holstead (Nov 2020) Peter was absolutely brilliant when it came to understanding our needs and putting some much needed shape to our ideas. Being expertly facilitated through his design process was effortless and enjoyable - highlighting our likes and dislikes, preferences and turn offs when it comes to interior design. We were extremely impressed with how much of what was in our heads could be interpreted into an actionable design palette. The report Peter produced from our conversation was exactly what we needed and encapsulated all of the sources of inspiration we needed to visualise the next phase of our interior renovation. We would highly recommend using the SpaceMaker Interiors' consultation, there is no way you will be disappointed. - H Jishi (October 2020) I booked Peter for a design consultation and would highly recommend. He was friendly, efficient and gave me high quality advice and ideas for my home. - S Mckenzie (Nov 2020) |
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