What does the service involve?
Book online for an initial design consultation, either one-to-one at Soho Home Studios in London, or via Zoom (available nationwide). “We talked about the need for the space – for example, is it for a young family needing more practical materials, or for glamorous entertaining – and then worked out the brief from there,” says Murray. Where appropriate, they can work through the architect’s design plans and mood boards.
What makes it special?
“We’re not precious about keeping to one style – our focus is on comfortable, comfortable and relaxed,” says Murray. “Mixing different influences, from mid-century modernism and Seventies boho chic to beach-house neutrals, keeps things fresh and exciting.” A popular starting point is finding the right statement piece, such as a sculptural stone coffee table for the living room or a marble vanity unit for the bathroom.
How much does it cost?
This varies with each project: a quick chat or initial consultation is free, while the design fee for one room is £300 (redeemable on a £3,000 spend at Soho Home), or £500 for up to three rooms (redeemable on a £ 5,000 spend); sohohome.com.
House of Hackney
“We want to demystify the world of interior design,” says Steve Corcoran, House of Hackney’s decorating consultancy manager. “We know that people like House of Hackney for the way our prints and palates are rooted in nature, but they don’t always know how to apply that to their own homes. We will ask how someone wants to feel in a room – mood is so dependent on colour, pattern and texture – and then assess the orientation and function of the room, before finding the right look, whether that’s minimalism, maximalism, traditional or modern. ”