FAQ

Every project starts with questions, and they're always welcome. Here are answers to some of the things clients most often ask before working with Margot - from how the design process unfolds to fees, sourcing, and the areas she covers.

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The Studio

  • We specialise in high-end residential interiors, working on everything from full home renovations and refurbishments to furnishing, styling and bespoke joinery projects. Our projects range from London apartments and family homes to country properties, second homes and pied-à-terre residences. Every project is approached with the same focus: creating spaces that feel personal, thoughtful and designed around the people who live in them.

  • Based in St John's Wood, we work throughout London's most sought-after neighbourhoods, including Little Venice, Hampstead, Notting Hill, Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington, Chelsea, and Primrose Hill. We also undertake a select number of country house projects in Hertfordshire and the Cotswolds, alongside carefully considered international commissions. As a small studio, we take on only a limited number of projects each year to ensure a highly personal service and to maintain exceptional quality across every project.

  • Our design philosophy is rooted in the harmony of form and function. We create spaces that feel elegant, personal and calm - homes that are beautiful to look at but, more importantly, enjoyable to live in. Rather than following a particular style, we focus on understanding how our clients live and tailoring each project to their individual needs.

  • As a founder-led studio, every project is personally overseen by Margot from concept through to completion. This allows us to provide a highly collaborative and tailored experience, ensuring every detail is considered and every decision contributes to the overall vision for the home.

  • Rather than adhering to one specific style, we believe every home should reflect the people who live there. Our work is often described as calm, considered and timeless, but each project is shaped by the architecture, location and lifestyle of the client.

  • We work best with clients who value thoughtful, design-led interiors and are looking for a trusted studio to lead the process from concept through to completion. Many are time-poor and prefer a highly guided experience, placing their confidence in our expertise while we manage the detail and delivery.

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Working Together

  • You can contact us via the form on the enquiry page. We will aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days.

  • Yes. We offer an introductory call or meeting to discuss your project before any commitment is made. This is an opportunity to explore your brief, aspirations, timeline, and budget, as well as determine whether we are the right fit for one another. The consultation also allows you to learn more about our design process and how we can help bring your vision to life.

  • Ideally, as early as possible. Involving an interior designer from the outset allows layouts, architectural details, lighting and finishes to be considered holistically, resulting in a more cohesive design and often avoiding costly changes later in the process.

  • Every project begins with an initial consultation where we discuss your aspirations, lifestyle and requirements. From there, we develop concepts, layouts and material palettes before moving into detailed design, sourcing, procurement and installation. Throughout the process, we work closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and consultants to bring the vision to life.

  • The most successful projects are those where clients feel confident entrusting us with their vision, allowing us to guide and manage the process on their behalf. The initial brief forms the foundation for the entire project and ensures we are aligned from the outset. We do encourage clients to share any specific requirements, preferences, or practical considerations at the beginning, so these can be fully integrated into the design approach. From there, we manage the process and keep you informed at key stages, ensuring a smooth and considered experience throughout.

  • Yes. Margot personally leads every project and remains your main point of contact throughout the design process.

  • Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We regularly partner with architects, contractors, consultants and specialist craftspeople to ensure every aspect of a project is delivered to the highest standard. We see every project as a team effort, guided by a shared vision and open communication throughout.

  • Absolutely. We regularly join projects where an architect has already been appointed and enjoy working alongside established project teams to create a seamless design process.

Projects & Services

  • Yes. We have experience working on renovations, extensions, listed properties, apartments, family homes and new-build projects. Every project presents a unique set of opportunities, which is one of the things we enjoy most about the work.

  • Yes. FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) procurement is a core part of the service. We source everything from off-the-shelf pieces to bespoke custom-made items, managing orders, deliveries, and installation on your behalf.

  • Yes. Bespoke joinery and furniture often play an important role in creating homes that feel both functional and personal. We regularly design custom pieces tailored to our clients' lifestyles and the specific requirements of a space.

  • Yes. We can manage the procurement of furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes and accessories, helping to streamline the process and ensure every element aligns with the overall design vision.

  • Yes. Alongside private residential commissions, we also collaborate with developers on boutique residential schemes where a design-led and detail-driven approach is required from the outset. With extensive experience working with a super-prime developer prior to establishing her studio, Margot brings a deep understanding of the expectations, processes, and level of finish required for high-end residential developments.

  • Yes. Second homes and pied-à-terre projects are a natural fit for the studio, particularly for clients who are based overseas or are time-poor. These projects often allow for a more focused and distilled design approach, resulting in refined, highly considered interiors that balance functionality with atmosphere.

  • Yes. The finishing layers, artwork, soft furnishings, accessories and planting, are integral to creating a considered and characterful interior, and we provide full support in sourcing and specifying these elements where required. Where clients wish to be more involved in selecting certain pieces, we are equally happy to collaborate, ensuring a cohesive and well resolved final scheme.

  • Every project begins with a detailed consultation and site visit. We then develop a bespoke design concept, encompassing spatial planning, materials, colour palettes, lighting, and furnishings. Once the design is approved, we work closely with your architect and contractor to coordinate the technical design and implementation, while managing procurement and final styling. As a boutique studio, Margot personally oversees every stage, ensuring a seamless, highly tailored experience from concept to completion.

  • Yes. We regularly collaborate with architects, contractors, and other consultants as part of a wider project team. Our role is to ensure the interior design is fully integrated within the broader project, maintaining a cohesive and well-coordinated approach from concept through to completion.

Timelines & Investment

  • This varies considerably depending on the scale and complexity of the project. A smaller apartment refresh may take a few months, while a full refurbishment of a family home can take a year or more. The design process of a full refurbishment project can take typically 3-6 months. 

  • For smaller or more defined projects, we offer a consultation-based service charged on a time basis, providing flexibility and targeted design input as required. For larger schemes and full refurbishment projects, our fees are typically structured as a combination of a fixed design fee, time-based services for site visits and coordination, and a procurement fee for FF&E for dressing/styling, depending on the scope and complexity of the project.

  • We work across a range of budgets depending on the scope and requirements of the project. During our initial discussions, we will talk openly about investment levels to ensure the design approach aligns with both your aspirations and budget.

  • We consider projects of varying sizes and scales. The best place to start is with an initial conversation so we can understand your requirements and determine how we can best support you.

Practical Questions

  • Yes. Many of our clients travel frequently or are based overseas. Through regular communication, detailed documentation and collaboration with trusted contractors and suppliers, projects can be managed successfully regardless of location.

  • Communication is tailored to the needs of each project. We maintain regular contact throughout the design process and ensure clients are kept informed at every key stage.

  • Yes. We oversee installation and final styling to ensure the finished space feels cohesive and aligned with the original design vision.

  • The final stage of every project focuses on installation, styling and those finishing touches that make a house feel like a home. Our aim is always to leave clients with a space that feels personal, functional and ready to be enjoyed from day one.

  • We remain closely involved during the construction phase, undertaking regular site visits and working with the contractor and design team to ensure the design is delivered as intended. We provide ongoing design coordination and respond to site queries as they arise. We do not act as project managers or take responsibility for programme management, cost control, or contractual administration. Where required, we can collaborate seamlessly with an appointed project manager to ensure a well-coordinated delivery process.