Frequently Asked Questions

Architectural interior design focuses on the structure of a space and how it functions internally. It involves the layout of walls, doors and windows to enhance light, flow and proportion, alongside the design and layout of lighting, joinery, staircases, fireplaces and hard finishes. Bespoke external elements may also be included where they form part of the overall architectural vision

Quiet luxury is the art of understatement. Spaces are designed to feel calm, considered and enduring, using natural materials, beautiful detailing, whilst appreciating scale and beautiful craftsmanship

Slow living is a response to the fast pace of modern life. Focusing on intentional and calming design

A natural interior is a space that feels calm, rooted and intimately connected to its surroundings. It is shaped by natural materials, thoughtful light sources and a restrained palette. It creates interiors that are both elegant and soothing, rather than busy or bright. For me, this means prioritising natural elements such as timber, stone, linen and other authentic finishes such as lime or concrete

After more than twenty-three years in practice, I have developed a structured four-stage design process that brings clarity and ease to each project. This is called the Project Framework. It begins with an initial meeting to understand your brief and define the scope of work. From there, the process is carefully guided, allowing you to make informed decisions at every stage, while ensuring the design is cohesive, considered and beautifully resolved

The initial consultation is a meeting to establish the brief, and discuss the client's requirements 

Space planning is the method of;
A. Reconfiguring layout, moving walls and making structural changes to improve flow for an existing property or on plan for a new building
B. Reconfiguring furniture layouts to freshen a space and perhaps include a redecoration - this may also include changing small power or lighting to work with the new layout

Yes. Basic 3D drawings and computer visuals are provided as standard; however, more detailed 3D visualisations are charged as required

Yes.  I have completed many projects for listed buildings and heritage homes

Architectural lighting follows the layout of your home to creatively light spaces. Due to its positioning, it forms part of the fabric of the building and is sometimes hidden to offer a light source that is not immediately visible when entering the room. Decorative lighting does not always offer the best light source, but adds character and style to the room design in the form of wall, pendent or lamp lighting. Decorative lighting can very often be removed, or changed

My lighting design service details where fittings will be placed and the circuits that will be required to make the layers of light in each space work. I did not train in lighting design, but learned very early in my career about the beauty of good lighting and have been able to apply my knowledge to countless projects since. Light fittings can also be specified as part of this service. I do not offer technical advice about installation or fittings

Yes. Over the past twenty-three years, I have designed many bathrooms, ranging from compact wet rooms within small cabin spaces, to luxury bathroom suites in large-scale new build properties. Each is designed with careful consideration to proportion and layout and ensuring the space is both practical and quietly luxurious. I have designed seven bespoke stone basins for one of my projects and elements for steam rooms and sauna’s

Yes. I have extensive experience designing kitchens of all sizes, from compact spaces to large bespoke kitchens. I plan with careful attention to layout, functionality, lighting and materials, creating kitchens that are both practical and aesthetically beautiful

Yes, I make joinery to sit within the rooms I design and in the style most harmonious to the space concept

Yes, everything and anything required for the project can be made as a bespoke item

I have designed and specified all kinds of bespoke furniture, from sofas and dining tables to moving pop up bar’s, and polished concrete coffee tables and stone steam room benches, to joinery storage hiding risers in bathrooms

Fee’s for the design service are produced alongside the stages of the De hasse Project Framework and, depending how much work is required, can align with the four main stages of work required to complete the design work for a project

I have twenty-three years of experience as an interior designer

I am not a project manager. However, if it is a significant project I can coordinate elements of my design into the greater property scheme. Working with the project management team and contractor is something I am used to. If the project is smaller, I can coordinate the areas required for the design work input by working closely with the contractor

Depending on the complexity of the project, how many, and the frequency of site visits will vary according to the project size and stages. These visits are often defined by the contractor /project manager and designer and are always arranged with the understanding of the client

Yes, I have bought, designed and conceived five of my own renovation projects since 2013

I choose to keep my service very personal ensuring I can offer each client a totally unique and individual, bespoke service

As long as scaled floor plans and internal elevations are available, design work can be undertaken for projects situated anywhere