HOW WE WORK.

After we have met at your property to review the scope of works, we put together a fee proposal for approval. Once we have been appointed, Our five-phase approach is designed to give you clarity, confidence and a seamless experience from start to finish.

 
Interior Designers

taking the brief.

The first step within our interior design service is an initial meeting at your home to discuss the brief of the project. This is where we discuss existing floor plans and we explore your style, vision and lifestyle.

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Interior design floor plans

Phase 1. Concepts & floor plan.

We begin by exploring the best possible use of your space.

During this phase we will:

• Develop and refine floor layouts.

• Present initial concepts for each room (look and feel of the space.)

• Provide furniture, joinery, lighting and electrical layouts for review and confirmation.

Phase 2. 3D Model.

Once the concept is agreed, we bring the design to life and develop the

detail.

This phase includes:

• Presentation of a full 3D model of the interior.

• Sample boards and scheme proposals, including paints, wall coverings, flooring, kitchen and bathroom finishes (stone, marble, tiles, etc.).

• Detailed drawings of all fitted joinery for review and refinement.

 
Interior design drawings

Phase 3. specification.

After design approval, we prepare all the technical information required for a smooth build process.

We produce detailed specifications for:

• Hard finishes

• Sanitary ware

• Paint and wall coverings

• Bespoke joinery

• Ironmongery

• Lighting

These documents ensure clear communication and coordination with your contractor.

Interior Design FF&E

phase 4. FF&E and budgeting

We then develop a comprehensive interior package covering all furniture, fabrics and accessories.

This phase includes:

• Presentation of all proposed FF&E items (furniture, upholstery, carpets, light fittings, window treatments, etc.).

• Preparation of a detailed, itemised budget showing quantities, costs and order status.

• Placement and management of all approved orders, including production, delivery timelines and supplier coordination.

• Regular site visits to oversee specialist trades such as curtain makers, upholsterers, decorators and joinery workshops.

 

phase 5. project MANAGEMENT and installation.

During construction we take an active project-management role.

This includes:

• Weekly site meetings and day-to-day coordination with contractors.

• Working closely with kitchen and joinery suppliers to develop and approve construction drawings.

• Managing the delivery, installation and final dressing of all furniture and fittings to ensure everything is completed to your satisfaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Ideally we should be brought on board at the very early stages of the project. We can either recommend architects or work with your existing one, but we often have adjustments or ideas for floor plans and layouts so best to be involved at the beginning of the process!

  • We work on full house renovations. But happy to work on any style and varied briefs.

  • We work on full scale renovations from concept to completion. Our services include:- Interior Architecture and design, Kitchen and bathroom design, sourcing and specifying, budgeting and project management and installation. https://www.laraclarkeinteriors.com/services

  • Unfortunately, we are currently not able to offer this service.

    On occasion, Lara is able to offer hourly rate consultations in the Farnham area only. Please contact us for more information.

  • The design phase usually is a 6 month process - depending on the project build and planning process and size of the property this is usually up to 1 year for completion.

  • We work collaboratively with our clients and trusted suppliers to ensure an stress-free process from start to finish.

    Check out our testimonials below!

  • We charge a monthly fee for the duration of the design phase of the project. (Usually minimum of 6 months) and an hourly rate once the design phase has been completed.

    Fees vary depending on the length and size of the project.

    Please contact us directly for a bespoke fee proposal.

  • We mostly work within Surrey and South West London and have completed projects in Crondall, Farnham, Guildford, Esher, Cobham, Putney, Barnes.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "A joy to work with."

    “A true partner from start to finish, we absolutely loved working with Lara! She supported us through every stage of the project, from architect drawings and structural planning to layouts, finishes, and the smallest design details. It was a genuine collaboration, and we felt in great hands throughout.

    Lara has a rare ability to balance practicality with beautiful, thoughtful design — exactly what we needed for family living. She was a joy to work with: professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and always a step ahead. We trusted her implicitly, and the result is a home that feels both functional and uniquely ours.

    — Private client, Crondall, Farnham

  • "Home of our dreams!"

    “Ours was an 18 month project and felt huge to us! Our architect and builders had worked together before and it was really important to find an interior designer who would work well with them. Lara was a fabulous addition to the team. She's a great listener and worked really hard to deliver us the home of our dreams. She's responsive, level-headed, very professional, organised, respectful and at the same time determined and tough when necessary. We are delighted with our new home and couldn't recommend her highly enough.”

    — Private client, Putney, London

  • "truly invaluable in our recent build project"

    “Lara has been truly invaluable in our recent build project. From our initial consultation, we felt immediately comfortable for Lara to take the lead on all key aspects of the interior of our home. She lead on everything from lighting plans, room layouts, paint colours and joinery design, through to the finishing touches on textiles and soft furnishings. She took so much of the stress out of the project, liaising direct with our builders and other suppliers. We are so happy with the result and would highly recommend her to anyone embarking on a project.”

    — Private client, Farnham, Surrey

  • "attention to detail was outstanding"

    “Our praise for Lara is absolute. Our project was a top to toe renovation of a 5 bedroom house that took 10 months to complete and we could not have done it without her steadying and artful hand to guide us. The merger of her design ideas married to her project experience during the concept, modelling and specification phases was invaluable and helped unlock those tricky spaces and hard choices that always exist when updating and improving an existing layout. Her attention to detail and co-ordination of work with other project partners was outstanding and her turnaround times for the various iterations of project deliverables were impressive. We are thrilled with the finished results and – the best sign of a satisfied customer – we will continue to work with Lara on subsequent projects.”

    — Private client, Esher, Surrey

  • "much loved home finished to a high standard"

    “We hired Lara Clarke Interiors on the renovation of our cottage in Oxfordshire. She was a key member of the team from the beginning, liaising with the Architect and contractor with ease – coming up with ideas and finding solutions for the floor layouts. We wanted a style sympathetic to the area and Lara and her team really got the brief. The 3D models they produced were so helpful to visualise the space and design and there was a huge amount of bespoke joinery and attention to detail which really makes our home unique.
    It is a much loved home finished to a high standard. The whole process was so pleasurable and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lara and her team.”

    — Private client, Cotswolds, Oxfordshire

  • "our home is thought out, considered and beautiful."

    “We used Lara Clarke interiors to help us on our rebuild project. She joined the project at the very start and we never regretted the decision in fact we are so happy we took the plunge as there’s not one thing about our house we are unhappy with.

    She listened from the start and made the process stress-free as she understood exactly what we wanted. She took control of the project and delivered our home which is thought out considered and beautiful. She even sourced accessories for us to decorate our shelves and living space as it turned out we had very little.

    She listened to our brief and created us a family home where we are so happy and still pinch ourselves of all the amazing detail and colours she incorporated.”