Feedback from client:

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'When I moved into my new house I had no idea what to do with my tiny, pale blue lounge - I had no idea how to make it seem cosy or how to make the best use of the limited space.

 

Michelle really took the time to understand how I wanted to use my lounge, and by factoring in all the details of the room - the way it faced, the features, my budget etc - came up with a brilliant design that was personal for me. The mood board, colour scheme, mock-ups and floor plans helped me visualise how it would all look, giving me the confidence to make a pretty dramatic change! Michelle talked me through the design every step of the way, explaining why certain colours would work best in my room, how certain styles and layout of furniture would make best use of the space, and what sort of décor would complement and why. All of this was brought together in the bespoke furniture pack and 'shopping list' which was so incredibly helpful in allowing me to source bits I knew would suit my room at my own pace and to my own budget. I was also grateful for Michelle's feedback and support when I started to paint and had a bit of a wobble - if it was down to me I'd have a very boring plain white lounge so I'm incredibly grateful she gave me the confidence to go for a dark, rich colour that two and a half years on I still absolutely love!

 

I was so pleased with the lounge that I asked Michelle to do a scheme for my dining room as well, as this is a room I didn't make the most of and it's a tricky one for layout and natural lighting. Having seen Michelle's expertise in practice, I knew she'd understand the challenges and be able to give bespoke advice on how to make my room somewhere that I want to use and spend time in. We did the consultation virtually during lockdown which worked really well - with Michelle again taking the time to explain the rationale behind her suggestions and demonstrate that she'd listened to my brief about how I wanted to use the room and what was important to me from the redesign. It's fascinating to hear the 'science' behind the problem solving, and why I should go for certain colours, or furniture, or lighting etc. The colour scheme is one that I never would have thought of myself, and despite being slightly nervous about it (before the paint had gone up!) I completely trust Michelle and absolutely loved it when it was done!'

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