Interior design consultation
ONLINE or IN PERSON
Is your space in need of a BOOST and you want to update it?
Would you like to make kinder and better choices for your next interior design project? .... use more sustainable products, materials and finishes?
Would you like to add some JOY and enjoy the process too? .... but you just don’t know where to start?
Are you wanting to RETHINK the space you have and use it differently?
Do you want to make KIND CHOICES for the specifications you use in your home design project this time - but just need some guidance?
Would you like to make your home feel more like you are AWAY... seeing as travelling to a holiday destination is not so easy?
Would you value professional interior design help that's delivered to you ONLINE?
Do you really want to REVAMP your home but want to avoid sitting in a building site for any longer than necessary - especially now you are working from home as well?
Has working from home become a more permanent arrangement? Would you like help to make your workspace look better and make it more comfortable?
Are you finding it’s taking longer than expected to SOURCE AND SPECIFY all the things that are needed? Don’t be hard on yourself - there’s lots to think about!
Are you managing your own home interior project but finding it hard to STAY ONE STEP AHEAD of the decisions needed by contractors - and would value some back up help?
Are there some areas that you are stuck on and would appreciate a SECOND OPINION on?
Do you just want to GET MOVING on starting the work - but just need to some help with aspects of the design?
Are you a design enthusiast - enjoying some of the aspects of designing the area - but in need of some friendly BACK UP help?
Has the way your family uses your home changed, freeing up areas of the house for other uses that you'd like to use in other ways?
....I can help you!
Interior design consultation, £525
Are you feeling….?
- Is need of a home update?
- Overwhelmed or stressed and unable to stay one step ahead of the decisions as they are needed?
- Confused how you can reduce your impact on the planet and need ideas?
- Worried that you can’t carry out your project beautifully as well as consciously?
but you WANT you to feel….
- REASSURED about the work you are about to embark on
- Happy & rejuvenated and ready to ENJOY your updated, consciously sourced space
Can you imagine?
- ....having someone to talk to about decisions before you make them and spend money on them?
- ....not wasting money and resources on things that you’ve had to hurriedly choose?
- ....just doing the good bits of the project and getting help with the rest?
NOW imagine....
- ....feeling supported and prepared
- ....feeling confident about the money you are about to spend
- ....actually enjoying the process of having this work done - YES it is possible!
What do you get?
4 hours of advice and assistance
The consultation can be IN PERSON in the Brighton & Hove area or ONLINE.
- The CONSULTATION is up to TWO HOURS
- FOLLOW UP is up to TWO HOURS
Every consultation is used differently....
I find that every client needs different help from me, so I am very happy to tailor the time to suit your needs. It's not fixed! We can look at more than one room. But I will ask you to make a Priority List so we get the most out of the time
- Are you struggling to solve a PROBLEM AREA of your space?
- Do you need help SPACE PLANNING and working out the best layout?
- Are you stuck for INSPIRATION?
- Do you need help SOURCING items?
- Would you like help on a SHOPPING trip?
- Would you like help FINDING TRADESPEOPLE
- Are you struggling to FINDING AN ITEM that I can help you get made?
- Do you need help finding CRAFTSPEOPLE who can renovate an item you have?
- Would you like help with a COLOUR SCHEME?
- Would you like a SECOND OPINION on some work you are about to begin or an order you are about to place?
These guides are provided:
- 'A CLIENT'S GUIDE TO WORKING WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER' from my professional body - The British Institute for Interior Design (BIID)
- 'WORKING WITH CHLOE' guide which gives some background and if you want to work on a longer project with me it details the stages of a project
For ONLINE APPOINTMENTS, if the help you need from me requires measuring or photographing, these guides are provided to help you do that:
- HOW TO MEASURE YOUR SPACE guide
- HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SPACE guide
and there's BONUS gifts...
- TEN MANGROVE PLANTS are planted in your name
- I’ll also give you a free bonus CHECKLIST to help you to stay one step ahead after I’ve helped you
plus
Consultation clients have exclusive access to DISCOUNTED TIME PACKAGES for any further help that's required
Interior design consultation, £525
Ten minute PRE-CONSULTATION CALL
TWO HOUR CONSULTATION
Ten minute POST-CONSULTATION CALL
Briefing QUESTIONNAIRE
FOLLOW UP assistance (up to 2 hours) - this could be:
- Meeting notes
- Further sourcing
- Shopping list with clickable links
All stored in your own space on the Client Portal. Clients have lifetime access to this information
CHECKLIST to help you with the remainder of your project
About me...
Born and raised in sunny Brighton. I have studied design, worked in design and have had my own design company since 2005!
I have 28 years design experience and I offer all the standard interior design help as my fellow interior designers PLUS I also design beautiful interiors with a focus on sustainability, healthy & cruelty free specifications.
I've been working on projects ONLINE for clients for a few years.
I passionately want to ADD VALUE for my clients by ensuring the spaces I deliver are healthy for the users and low impact on people and nature as well.
I want to look at the design holistically. Aesthetics are super important but I want to help more than that.
I find many clients working on updates at home have such great ideas themselves but they just need help making them happen.
There are so many hurdles to getting to the end of a project and sometimes the initial ideas clients were passionate about don’t make it into the space at the end. I really want to help my clients to get what they want. Sometimes a consultation from me is enough to get them back on the tracks and have a second opinion to back them up!
Prior to setting up my own interior design company 15 years ago, I was an 3D designer for The Body Shop’s head office working on store and retail concepts globally. This where my knowledge of LOW IMPACT INTERIOR DESIGN has come from.
My learnings on environmental awareness, sustainability using circular economy principles and cruelty-free specifications learnt at The Body Shop, have translated into my own interior design business.
I went on to be the first interior designer in the UK to be VEGANDESIGN ORG CERTIFIED™.
Is it for me?!
Who is this consultation suitable for?
- Homeowners who want to carry out their project themselves - but who just need some advice to keep them on the tracks
- People who appreciate that quality means longevity - and who would like materials, finishes, products and furniture that last longer than a season.
- People who appreciate preloved, better quality items
- Clients with a reasonable budget. The larger the budget - the more options I can help you with. Conscious specifications are not always more expensive. Careful planning at the early stage of your project will save mistakes, waste and money - so hopefully this will mean you can spend more on the good bits!
Who is this consultation NOT suitable for?
- People who really need a lot of help from the session. I’m pretty quick & efficient and two hours can go a long way! But I might not get through the whole of your priority list
- People who don't to want implement the results of the consultation themselves. Saying this - I really do appreciate people are busy and might need more help after a consultation. I am very happy to help further and I offer discounted time packages for this follow up help. Again - delivering this support online is possible. But there may be things I can't help with easily long distance that will need your input
- People who like trends and not quality! I want to help you spend your money wisely and on things that will last you
- If you are someone who likes to rip out everything and start again - I might not be the right fit for you as I'm probably going to encourage you to repair and reuse things
don't forget these BONUS gifts...
- TEN MANGOVE PLANTS planted in your name
- I’ll also give you a free bonus CHECKLIST to help you to stay one step ahead after I’ve helped you
plus
Consultation clients have exclusive access to DISCOUNTED TIME PACKAGES for any further help that's required
Interior design consultation, £525
Ten minute PRE-CONSULTATION CALL
TWO HOUR CONSULTATION
Ten minute POST-CONSULTATION CALL
Briefing QUESTIONNAIRE
FOLLOW UP assistance (up to 2 hours) - this could be:
- Meeting notes
- Further sourcing
- Shopping list with clickable links
All stored in your own space on the Client Portal. Clients have lifetime access to this information
CHECKLIST to help you with the remainder of your project
What do clients say?
"Thanks for your time last week, you’ve given me some fantastic ideas! I will certainly recommend you if I can or if I know anyone that might be interested in your services."
"Chloe’s advice was invaluable during our kitchen extension.
She helped us to realise the potential of the space available in a kind, sensitive and friendly manner. She was also considerate of the age of the building and the style required. She helped us with sourcing materials and cementing the design scheme.
Thank you Chloe."
Questions you might have...
“What is different about your interior design services?”
The services themselves are the same as my industry colleagues - but when it comes to sourcing I will be showing you options that are lower impact to planet, animals and humans. I will find out what issues concern you most and I will make suggestions to suit.
“What is different about the products you source?”
Many of the things I’ll show you are not all that different except I’m using recycled content, buying from certified sources or avoiding animal testing and animal products. There are many exciting options to look at.
“What area do you offer in person consultations?”
Anywhere in Brighton and Hove. I can travel further - but travel time would be chargeable.
“What qualifies you to offer interior design services?”
I’ve worked in design for three decades and have studied both furniture and interior design. Being a BIID Registered Interior Designer® at the British Institute of Interior Design means I have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). I’ve taken exams in human centric design and cruelty free design. I love learning and I love to research and have recently completed a course on healthy specifications for interiors which you will benefit from too.
“Will you provide solutions during the consultation?”
You can appreciate there are lots of variables here. Interior design covers very many areas and specifications! I will do my best.
If in person, I will bring my iPad with me so I can access my product library and the internet.
If online, I will have access to my product library and the internet - but some things might have to follow on afterwards. I won't be able to answer everything on the spot. The better you prepare me for areas you need help - the more prepared I will be.
Depending on the amount you need to work through - sometimes I finish the consultation early to use the time to work on things you need sourcing.
Or I can do further sourcing for you as part of the FOLLOW UP time.
“Will you write up notes for me?”
I absolutely can as part of the follow up time if you'd find that useful. The FOLLOW UP time can be used however you choose.
What are your working hours?
Hours of work are 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Clients are welcome to telephone and email during office hours. Calls and emails outside of that time will be returned during office hours.
"Will unused time be refunded?"
Unused time is not refunded, so let's get the most out of the consultation. It's important to me to help you as much as possible and my input will save you time and mistakes.
“Which is better - an online or an in-person consultation?”
In person if best for looking at problem spaces or anything that needs to be measured.
I have to say I find the online consultations are more efficient as we get settled into the consultation quicker and my tools such as my product library are closer to hand.
"Can I reschedule the consultation?"
Yes, happy to reschedule - but being a small business I would very much value at least 48 hours notice. Of course if you are affected by the virus I will be as helpful as I can to reschedule to another date.
If you have an in person booking and are concerned you have symptoms of the virus or need to shield - the consultation can be moved online for you.
If you wish to cancel a consultation within 48 hours of the booking, 50% will be refunded as a gesture of goodwill.
"When do I need to return the completed the questionnaire by?"
I'd love the questionnaire a week before the appointment . At least 48 hours before.
“I struggle using computers - can I book and pay over the phone?”
Please call me on 07799 534685 to discuss. I can take PayPal payments or cash if that is easier.
The appointment needs to be prepaid a week before the consultation.
"How long can I access the Follow Up on the Client Portal?"
You have access for life (or until I stop trading).