Design Consultations

Are you navigating a specific design challenge and would value professional input before moving forward, without fully engaging an interior designer?

My Design Consultation service is for clients looking to explore design ideas, seek creative direction and receive expert guidance tailored to their needs.

Perhaps you’re looking to redesign your layout, create a cohesive colour scheme, or simply seeking inspiration to make your home work better for your lifestyle?

In period properties particularly, it’s often the smaller, specific design dilemmas that feel the hardest — how to zone a through room, brighten up a narrow hallway, or make use of a ‘middle’ reception space .

I advice homeowners on meaningful refinements that will help a space work beautifully for modern life.

Clients come to me with a clear sense that their home could be better, in need of expert insight to unlock its full potential while not necessarily looking for full interior design support.

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A clearer vision for your home

Your consultation will provide inspiration and clarity, with considered ideas and recommendations that address your challenge both aesthetically and practically.

I’ll share carefully selected sources and resources to help bring those concepts to life.

You’ll come away with a fresh perspective, elevated ideas, and a confident design direction. It’s often the case that clients can envisage potential solutions themselves, but benefit from a professional lens to refine and enhance their thinking.

You’ll have the clarity to move forward with purpose — whether implementing changes yourself or using the session as a step towards further interior design support.

If you’re embarking on a major renovation, a Design Consultation can provide clarity on the process ahead and the key considerations to guide your decisions before work begins.

What to expect

Every consultation is tailored to your home, your lifestyle and specific design challenge.

To begin, click the link below to go to the booking page, where you’ll share a few simple details and images to allow me to prepare for our session.

During our meeting we’ll explore your priorities, review the challenge and consider ideas together, refining options while considering relevant factors - natural light, existing layout and family life.

Afterwards, you’ll receive a summary with tailored recommendations and resources to guide your next steps.

Design Consultations are 90minutes and may be conducted in-person* or online via Google Meets. Every session is collaborative and bespoke, allowing us to focus on what matters most to you.

In the time available, I can typically provide comprehensive interior design advice for one room or space, or offer colour guidance for up to four rooms. Additional support can be booked by the hour.

*offered within five miles of Twickenham, beyond that sessions will be online

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Beyond Colour

I’m often asked whether I offer Colour Consultations.

In short, yes, I draw on palettes from over 15 leading designer paint brands, however true design impact really comes from considering a space as a whole.

Materials, textures, patterns and other design elements work together to create harmony and balance.

That’s why I use the term Design Consultation rather than simply Colour Consultation.

Sessions provide holistic guidance to help your space feel cohesive and thoughtfully curated.

Consultations are priced at £250 for 90 minutes.

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What I can help with

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  • I can review existing or proposed floor plans to enhance flow & function and maximise use of all your available space.

  • Guidance on a recommend colour palette for your home, considering existing furnishings, how the space will be used, available natural light and of course your style preferences.

  • Let me devise tailored joinery from window seats to wall-panelling and from dressing-rooms to custom cabinetry to meet your lifestyle needs.

  • Support with lighting design, from ambient and task lighting to accent layers that shape both function and mood, including guidance on lighting circuits and control.

  • Guidance on the design & materiality of drapes, blinds & shutters to manage light, privacy, and atmosphere, with a fabric selection and curtain-making service.

  • Flooring selection considering material, finish, durability to support the look and function of the space

  • Guidance on kitchen and bathroom design, optimising layout, functionality and finish to create spaces that are both practical and beautifully considered.

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“Claire provided colour and design advice when redecorating my 5 bedroom house in TW11. Claire listened to my concerns and preferences, did her homework and made some great suggestions which pushed me out of my comfort zone, in a good way. She delivered much more than I asked for and I’ve been incredibly impressed with her knowledge and expertise (paint colours, wallpaper, fabrics, local suppliers etc). I have already recommended Claire to a number of friends.”
— Pam K. Teddington