How We Work

Read about our processes and how we work to deliver bespoke interior decoration solutions to clients across Beckenham, Bromley, Westerham, Kent and Greater London.

  • Interior Design Consultancy
  • Bespoke Curtains & Blinds
  • Show Homes
  • Refurbishment & Project Management

A Personalised Service to Help You Create Your Dream Space

  1. Space Evaluation Assessment

    An important part of our assessment is to view your chosen space, discuss your requirements/ budget, and assess how much involvement you need from us.

    This initial consultation takes place in your home.

    The visit is free of charge and would typically last 60-90 minutes.

    Client required to attend.

    Design consultant will:

    • Assess the room(s), light and space
    • Discuss client requirements and budget
    • Agree a ‘wish list’
    • Take measurements and photographs

    It is also an opportunity for you to:

    • Meet the designer
    • See our portfolio
    • Ask questions

  2. Proposal

    Within 48 hours of the assessment meeting, we will provide you with a detailed proposal for work discussed in stage.

    Fixed fees will be provided.

  3. Design

    This is the actual design stage.

    It would involve meeting with you to review the proposal, and show you samples of materials to finalise the scheme. (This may require more than one visit).

    You can choose to work with either our Senior Designer Victoria Hooper or our Director Suzanne Elsey.

    If you have a fixed budget for the design, please let us know and we can cap the hours at your budget.

    Once the scheme is finalised you will receive:

    • A comprehensive digital mood board per room
    • Sampling of fabric, wallpaper, paint, etc. as necessary

Our Bespoke Curtains & Blinds Process

  1. Initial Consultation

    We ask for a photo of the window and approx measurements of the window and spaces around it.

  2. Estimate

    We will then send a guide estimate.

  3. Installation

    If happy with guide to cost, we can then arrange samples of suggested fabrics.

    Or can undertake a chargeable visit £120+ VAT.

Our Show Home Process

  1. Initial Conversation

    As we offer different types of service for bespoke show homes, a discussion with you allows us to identify your requirements and budget to determine which of our services would be best suited to your needs.

    Our flexible approach allows us to tailor your perfect package so it is budget and correctly suited to your target demographic.

  2. Costs

    We can design your show home from a plan as typically the property is still in build stage, to give you costs and specifications.

  3. Space Evaluation Assessment

    Design consultant will:

    • Assess the room(s), light and space
    • Discuss client requirements
    • Agree a ‘wish list’
    • Take measurements and photographs

  4. White Glove Installation

    Your bespoke show home will be fully installed by our professional team, to give the property the Wow factor ready for your launch date.

  5. Enhancements

    Ask about our enhancement options if you would like to upsell and increase margins on your plots.

Our Refurbishment & Project Management Process

  1. Space Evaluation Assessment

    An important part of our assessment is to view your chosen space, discuss your requirements/ budget, and assess how much involvement you need from us.

    This initial consultation takes place in your home.

    The visit is free of charge and would typically last 60-90 minutes.

    Client required to attend.

    Design consultant will:

    • Assess the room(s), light and space
    • Discuss client requirements and budget
    • Agree a ‘wish list’
    • Take measurements and photographs

    It is also an opportunity for you to:

    • Meet the designer
    • See our portfolio
    • Ask questions

  2. Proposal

    Within 48 hours of the assessment meeting, we will provide you with a detailed proposal for work discussed in stage.

    Fixed fees will be provided.

  3. Design

    This is the actual design stage.

    It would involve meeting with you to review the proposal, and show you samples of materials to finalise the scheme. (This may require more than one visit).

    You can choose to work with either our Senior Designer, Victoria Hooper or our Director Suzanne Elsey.

    If you have a fixed budget for the design, please let us know and we can cap the hours at your budget.

    Once the scheme is finalised you will receive:

    • A comprehensive digital mood board per room
    • Sampling of fabric, wallpaper, paint, etc. as necessary

  4. Realisation (optional)

    If required, we can supply:

    • 2D plan and elevations
    • 3D CAD 360° panoramic of your scheme
    • A Shopping list of items selected
    • Estimates as required
    • Specifications e.g. electrical plans

  5. Project Management (optional)

    • We will organise the schedule of works and book all tradespeople
    • If required and for your convenience, we will hold keys and alarm codes to minimise disrupting your home/work schedule
    • Once work starts, we will visit frequently to ensure quality control
    • Once work is finished to your satisfaction, we will organise a professional clean of the work area
    • Project completion – we trust you will be delighted with your ‘new’ room.

    Please note all products can be purchased via Furnishing Interiors providing advantageous trade discounts compared to retail prices.

    If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Get in Touch

Contact us today, to book a one- to-one appointment with one of our experienced designers either in our showroom, or in the comfort of your own home.

How We Work Contact Us

  • “My builder recommended Furnishing Interiors to me, and was in high praise of Suzanne and her team at Furnishing Interiors. Suzanne and her team are very professional while also personable…I highly recommend Furnishing Interiors and will definitely be using their services again.”

    Rachel Sellers, Sevenoaks, Kent

  • I recently purchased a commercial property and the top 2 floors are going to be converted into apartments. An architect provided the planning and building control drawings but I knew the internal space could be better utilised. I knew Suzanne was the person who would be able to take these apartments to the next level. She went through the architect’s drawings and made changes that I know will increase the rental and sales value of these apartments. She included storage and walk in wardrobes and other thoughtful features. Interior design is not just about making a place look beautiful although Suzanne can do that, it is about how the space flows and works for the people living in it. Suzanne achieved all of the above in this project.

    Sobia Ahmad

  • “Suzanne had previously helped us with a number of interior design matters over the years, but nothing as significant as an extension.

    From the outset Suzanne provided excellent advice on how we could best make full use of the space, challenging our ideas where necessary. She pulled together a great team and delivered the extension on time and on budget.

    Suzanne’s project management meant that we had a stress free build and we were absolutely delighted with the result. We have had no doubts at all in recommending Suzanne to our family and friends and she would be our first port of call if we were to ever take on something like this again.”

    Mr and Mrs W

  • “I am extremely happy with the standard of furnishing and level of service provided by Furnishing Interiors. Suzanne, Olivia and the team were all extremely efficient, friendly and professional. They provided full furnishing, accessories, curtains and blinds for our 2 bed show home. We have had numerous compliments on this, and I have already recommended Furnishing Interiors to other property companies I work with and will also be using them at my own house too! Having worked with a number of other interior des/furnishing companies I will now only be using them on all future projects.100% recommend.”

    Northstar Group 2000

  • “Furnishing Interiors are an excellent service company. They were introduced to us by the developer of our house and from that moment on provided a helpful, friendly, constructive and responsive service. We thought so much of them that we have returned to them twice and they have supplied us with blinds for all our windows and for both of our French door windows, together with fabric coverings for our cushions.

    Happy to recommend their excellent service.”

    Geoffery Warner, Mill Hill, London

  • “Suzanne and her team were outstanding, they did a wonderful job on a show house for me, it looked amazing!

    I would highly recommend! “

    Sally Brady, Caterham, Surrey

  • “We have used Furnishing Interiors Ltd to Project Manage a couple of refurbishments. They are a local company that took the time to listen to & understand our requirements and in return offered ideas and suggestions & kept us fully informed throughout the project. This coupled with links to both large manufacturers & local trades people that got the job done (and saved us money along the way), I would have no hesitation in recommending Suzanne & her team.”

    Stuart Ford, Shirley, Croydon

  • “I have known Suzanne and Furnishing Interiors for over 6 years and in that time Suzanne has proved to be consistently reliable, enthusiastic and helpful. Suzanne has many contacts in all kinds of trades and has lots of creative ideas for making the most of the available space, dealing with the various problems you encounter. The work she has carried out on my house has always been done to the highest standards and I have always been pleased with the result.”

    Ruth Clarkson, Sydenham, London

  • “Suzanne and her team did a fantastic job on designing and fitting our new kitchen. We were completely comfortable to leave them to it whilst we went on holiday and on our return we certainly got the “Wow Factor”… I could not fault anything, Great job! well implemented. On time and within budget. Excellent 5* service that I would highly recommend…”

    Martin Middleton, Shirley, Croydon

  • “Efficient, versatile and just what I needed to help me with my house renovation-will certainly be using them in the future.”

    Anne Hemsley, Hayes, Kent