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Full Service Interior Design

25/1/2021

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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 daunting 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 a good fit.
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What does Full service design entail?

We simplify this very complicated process into two stages.
  1. Designing the Dream
  2. Building the Dream

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. 

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The Design Nugget

25/1/2021

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This service is a form of e-design, which allows you to get the designer look on your space but without the commitment to full service design. You are still fully in control of your project and can do things at your own pace. 

What's in it for me?

  • Video consultation upto 1 hr to determine wishlists, budget, likes and dislikes.
  • Detailed measuring guide for you to follow. This will allow us to fully appreciate the space and draw a to scale floor plan of the room. 
  • One conceptual board of inspirational images indicating the overall look & feel of the space. 
  • One custom colour board indicating colour direction for all key elements (paint colors, window treatments, textiles, and art).
  • One scaled floor plan and dimensions of all recommended furnishings.
  • List and links of all items to be sourced with color, description, and dimensions.

Optional add ons:
  • Styling sessions - we would come to your house to help you style the pieces that we would have recommended including advise on how to hang art, style your book shelves and upholstery. 
  • Consultations - if you get stuck at any point in the process, we can schedule a consultation to help advise you through the process. 
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blue living room with yellow velvet armchair

FAQ

What happens if I have an open plan space?
The whole space should be considered as a whole, so lets say you had an open plan living and dining space, we could do two nuggets that tie the space together. 

Does this cover Kitchens?
Unfortunately not as Kitchen design is more complicated and has a lot more moving parts. We would suggest you get in touch to discuss how we can help you with your Kitchen.

What about if I want to keep some of my current furniture?
We can definitely design around your current furniture, we will ask you for the details of these pieces in your measuring guide. ​
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The Design Consultation

25/1/2021

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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 (either via video link or in person) and have upto two hours dedication to speaking about your design goals and ambitions. If you simply need some ideas to get you started, or if you wanted to figure out how to schedule your renovation project and in what order things need to be done - 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. 

What is in it for you?

  • Upto two hours of face to face with Peter in your home (or via video link)
  • Focusing on the spaces that you wish to discuss with practical and actionable suggestions and solutions 
  • We can discuss colour, layout, lighting or styling. It is your time to use as you wish. 
  • Within 24hours you will receive a report with all the key recommendations as discussed. Including Inspiration images  to help illustrate the suggestions we put forward.  
  • You can take these recommendations forward yourself and action them in your projects or we can upgrade you to one of our other design services. 
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White victorian fireplace with indigo blue walls with framed crochet

FAQ

How 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 reviews

We 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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In conversation with Geberit

4/9/2020

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Clean modern warm bathroom with wood tones. Geberit products
Today we had a chat with Stephen, from Waterloo Bathrooms in the Wirral, about one of their most trusted suppliers. Geberit is known for many things but mostly as having a great range of behind the wall framing solutions to host all the inner workings of the bathroom. This system is called the Geberit One solution.
Modern dark bathroom with concrete and stucco
​Despite the framing effectively moving the walls into the room by a few centimetres, it is a smart way of designing a bathroom. This is because it allows you to hide all the pipework, make up for uneven walls, integrating functionality and maximise the use of space. It all lends itself to a better-designed bathroom that is easier to clean with a more considered finish.
SPA bathroom with greenery and wood tones by geberit
​Their latest vanities have the traps built into the framework, therefore leaving more storage space within the cabinet itself. The heights of loos can be set just right for the client, giving the bathroom more longevity and accessibility in the later years. Even the mirror and medicine cabinet can be built into the framing system and therefore protruding less into the room and maintain that high end, spa-like feel. 
​Some clients may have concerns about maintenance in regards to integrated and behind the wall solutions, thinking that to carry out any work you need to rip out the whole wall. The team at Geberit has thought of a solution for this too, as upkeep can happen easily through the generous access plates and the simple removal of the modular inner workings. 
Geberit light integrated sink vanity drawer
​From medium to high-end bathrooms, Geberit is thought of as having superb quality and a vast range of solutions. It is a very well-respected brand within the industry as their products are so well thought out. Sometimes it is not immediately obvious when looking at a picture, but when you come to install, the materials which are chosen and design behind them really speak for themselves. Even their cabinetry has special consideration towards being as water-resistant and resilient as possible. They are a joy to specify for clients as you can have confidence in their quality credentials. 
dark bathroom with a wall hung geberit loo
AD - This blog post was a paid for post by Geberit UK. All the words are my own. 
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In conversation with Ju De Paula

3/7/2020

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Today we have a chat with the bubbly Ju De Paula aka Ju! You probably recognise her from The Interior Design Masters on BBC and Netflix. She burst onto screen with her love of joyful interiors with clashing patterns and bold colours. 

When did you realise your passion for interior design?

Ever since I was a kid, I used to be obssesed with a doll house I had. I would constantly be re-designing the rooms. My mother also loved colour and pattern and she would be constantly switching things up back home and it toally inspired me. My love just continued from then. I am a bit of an introvert, so I would much rather spend time at home rather than going out, so to me its important that the home makes you feel good. 
Ju De Paula in her colourful room drinking tea!

What was your journey into the world of interiors?

My story starts when I was working in a high end furniture store in Brazil  (where I was born). I then came to London on holiday and totally fell in love with it - so I moved here in 2005.  My goal on moving to the UK was to work with the Designers Guild, but it was quite hard as I couldn't speak english. I remember that when I sent my CV to them, they loved it but my interview was rubbish due to my poor English.  After that I really focused on improving my language skills, while working in other furniture stores here such as Armani Casa. One of my customers at the time was an interior designer who had a really big project who invited me to go work for her - so I did. After a while I set myself up as a solo while landing a part time job at the Designers Guild store. It really helped me hone my craft working with colour and pattern.  I was working as a full time designer, but after having kids I decided to shift focus onto online service. I have a weekly meeting with members of my design courses remotely to help them with their interiors. It allows me to really broaden my reach to clients and teaches them about the process of design. All the while helping them access an interior designer without the usual price implication.
Blue wallpaper in Jus bedroom
bold floral fabric and washed rose walls

What is your process when tackling an interior design project?

I always start from the client. I need to know what they like, what their interests are, what inspires them, what brands they like. It helps me really understand my clients needs and then I can help make the home represent their own personality and soul. The rooms I design must have a great feeling. If the room I create doesnt put a smile on someone's face, then it's not a good scheme.  These are my starting points, and then I build a scheme around this. It is a very involved process because the home is more than just a house - it is the place of warmth and sanctuary  - so it has to reflect you and inspire you. Great design is never about just copying a beautiful room seen on a magazine, it is about so much more than that. 
We have a considered layout and plan for all the pieces they may want to keep, a great space has to function properly as well as look amazing. We also discuss budget too, I always try to use the budget wisely to maximise how much bang they can get for their buck. I then develop mood boards with concepts and move onto sourcing and installation.
yellow chair in front of bold floral wallpaper with purple chairs

How would you describe your aesthetic? 

My style is all about feeling good! Very floral, colourful and patterned. Some may say playful with an Alice In Wonderland twist. Now clients that come to me, know about my style and love of colour therefore I never have that negotiation with a hesitant or reluctant client as what I do is very clear. I am happy to encourage my clients to be braver and more confident with their use of colour. We discuss their psychology and what the options for introducing colour and pattern are. 

What piece of work are you most proud of?

It will have to be my own home. I am so happy with how it came out and thrilled that it was featured on one of my all time favourite blogs - Design Sponge​.  From that I've been featured on multiple magazines and in a way I am most proud of it for reflecting what my signature style being so true to who I am and what my brand represents. 

What is a typical day for you?

I always wake up at 6 and do a bit of meditation and write in my gratitude journal. After sorting the kids out and giving the house a quick clean (I just cannot focus if the house is messy) - in the background I always have a podcast or audiobook on. My day is then very varied, it could either be back of house business (like writing emails, working on marketing strategies, blogging, social media) or more client facing such as working on my members course work and coaching. Most people don't realise that being an interior designer is 90% business management and 10% design!
zingy green ombre wallpaper and pink linen sofa

What would you say is the biggest no-no in interiors?

Just copying something without properly applying it to the space. You need to consider the differences in light, orientation and functional demands on a room before you just buy something for it - otherwise it is just generic.  Oh and I also can't stand crushed velvet!
Ju setting a bed with bold floral wallpaper

One trend that you love?

To be honest, I don't really pay that much attention to trends. But I do love the increased use of great vintage furniture - it's not really something that I could do in Brazil but definitely seen it done a lot more here. Also, the increasing bravery of people to experiment with florals and bold colour.

One trend that you hate?

Glitter painted furniture and crystal button back headboards!! It is just not right - put it in the bin with the crushed velvet.
yellow red and pink floral wallpaper with a white writing desk in front

How do you think interior design is represented by the media?

I think it's good that people are getting inspired by interior design on social media and on TV. It helps them create happier spaces to live in and that is always a good thing. Sometimes on TV shows the limitations of time and money really challenge you, because you know that you could do so much better if only you had an extra few days or a bit more budget. The other good thing is that it inspires people to pursue careers into interior design, which is fabulous.  
flatlay photo of colourful inspiration
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