Hoxton, Greater London, Grater London
Dabrovska Design provides bespoke interior design service to private and commercial clients. Whether the project involves a complete renovation or just a cosmetic make over, the aim is always to create a tailored interior that matches client's budget and expectations.
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15 customer reviews
Polly Bishop
Joanna did a fantastic job of transforming my rental property into a stylish modern furnished apartment resulting in a good quality durable finish and a significant rent increase. The brief was to create a beautiful looking relatively neutral space with a limited budget that could appeal to any tenant and would require low upkeep. Every element of the flat needed replacing over an 8 week project. Joanna shared design proposals to help me choose the style and then produced detailed design drawings for the builder to work from. She sourced and ordered all the materials including paint colours, flooring, tiles, kitchen and furniture. Joanna was an impressive project manager, managing the build from start to finish at a very detailed level. She developed a project plan and kept the builder to it. Tradespeople responded well to working with her. She visited the property regularly enough to ensure good progress and keep me informed. She advised on trades invoices and kept a detailed project payment log to inform my accounts. We corresponded primarily by email with the occasional call. This enabled me to have relatively light involvement myself, and able to follow up at times that suited me (as working full time and also on holiday during this time) whilst having full confidence in the development. I would highly recommend employing Joanna as a designer and project manager. She is amazing. She will produce stunning results and is a pleasure to work with. More...
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Nour Al Sane
We can't speak highly enough of Joanna. We have recently purchased our Battersea apartment and were looking to find someone who understood our aesthetic and was willing to work with us (virtually) as we are based abroad.
We spoke to several designers, one of which was Dabrovska Design. We felt she had an immediate understanding of what we wanted to do. There were certain features of the apartment which we wanted to preserve and not design something which clashed too much with the rest of the house. Joanna got it straight away.
Joanna had some great ideas to integrate the areas very nicely, along with the curved winter garden. It was a bit of a challenge as the space may seem small to work with. After the initial visit she proposed different design concepts of which we were able to choose one and integrate ideas from the other concepts as necessary. The whole process of arriving at final designs was a pleasure and all I can say is that there was a meeting of minds.
It was a true pleasure working with you Joanna, cant wait for future (bigger projects) to come along.
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Agnieszka Dabrowska
I worked with Joanna remotely while decorating my overseas apartment.It was a great help to have her support in selecting furnishing and artwork to achieve a beautiful space and enhance what was already there. I was initially nervous about spending money on a designer, but it turned out to be the best investment I've made. I can't recommend her enough and I hope to work with her on a new apartment I'm planning to invest in! More...
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aga0007
I worked with Joanna remotely while decorating my overseas apartment.
It was a great help to have her support in selecting furnishing and artwork to achieve a beautiful space and enhance what was already there.
I was initially nervous about spending money on a designer, but it turned out to be the best investment I've made. I can't recommend her enough and I hope to work with her on a new apartment I'm planning to invest in!
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Akshada Maha
It was an absolute pleasure working with Dabrovska Design. Joanna took the time to understand our lifestyle and preferences, and put together a design for our home that was practical and luxurious. Her patience allowed us to iterate over the plans and materials, ensuring complete satisfaction at the end of the project. She has given us a harmonious and beautiful living space - one that is sensitive to the environment and a joy to live in. More...
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Lukasz Grochowski
I would highly recommend Dabrovska Design to anyone thinking of using interior design services. Having recently worked with Joanna on a complete renovation of my Georgian apartment in London, I found that her design skills, market knowledge and attention to detail were outstanding. The project was quite complex but dealt with very smoothly. Each stage was supported with well presented and easy to understand design and M&E drawings and schedules.I didn't have an architect involved on the project but Joanna provided a great assistance with obtaining planning permission for the windows and designed all aspects of interior architecture from rearranging the walls to bespoke internal doors, joinery and finishes. I am also thrilled that furnishing and decorative lighting has been carefully considered from the onset, which resulted in beautifully considered and original space. More...
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Handmade in Brighton
Joanna commissioned us to make a live-edge kitchen table for her clients new build apartment on Battersea Bridge Road. The bespoke design of the top as well as the legs meant that good communication was paramount. Joanna is a talented interior designer and was highly professional and generally great to work with from beginning to end of the project. Handmade in Brighton sincerely hope to work with Dabrovska Design again on future projects! More...
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Julia Jones Ltd
We worked with Dabrovska Design for a residential project, the whole process was very smooth and stress free and we were very pleased with the results. I would highly recommend Dabrovska Design and hope to partner with them again in future! More...
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Sloane Squared Interiors
It was a pleasure to work with Joanna from Dabrovska Design from start to finish. We manufactured some custom joinery from the elevations produced by Dabrovska Design. The furniture design was exceptional with a great attention to detail. We would love to work with Dabrovska Design again in the future. More...
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Nick Smith www.nsphotography.co.uk
I am always impressed with the standard of the work at Dabrovska Design. It makes my life as photographer much more straight forward because the projects look amazing. She has a great eye for what looks good and is a pleasure to work with. More...
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Louisa Sans
Joanna recently helped to prepare and draft the technical specifications and drawings required for a reasonably challenging planning request. Throughout the process she was extremely professional, was proactive in offering guidance and assistance with potential issues & produced work of a very high standard. We were very pleased with her work and the request was successfully approved. More...
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dorota_janicka
Dabrovska Design performed an excellent work for us! They offered creative ideas, pragmatic solutions, great support and all the necessary flexibility. Certainly the best designer we've come across! More...
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luke_grochowski
I would highly recommend Joanna Dabrowska to anyone thinking of using her interior design services. Having recently worked with Joanna on a complete renovation of my Georgian apartment in London, I found that her design skills, market knowledge and attention to detail were outstanding.
The project was quite complex but dealt with very smoothly. Each stage was supported with well presented and easy to understand design and M&E drawings and schedules. Even some of the subcontractors expressed how impressed they were with their quality.
I didn't have an architect involved on the project but Joanna provided a great assistance with obtaining planning permission for the windows and designed all aspects of interior architecture from rearranging the walls to bespoke internal doors, joinery and finishes. I am also thrilled that furnishing and decorative lighting has been carefully considered from the onset, which resulted in beautifully considered and original space.
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akshada_maha
It was such a pleasure working with Dabrovska Design. Joanna worked personally with us, taking the time to understand our lifestyle and preferences, and came up with a design for our home that was practical and luxurious. Her patience allowed us to iterate over the plans and materials, ensuring complete satisfaction at the end of the project. She has given us a harmonious and beautiful living space - one that is sensitive to the environment and a joy to live in. More...
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miklavcic
I met Joanna Dabrowska as her graphic design consultant while she was working on a presentation for a complex interior design project. Although she was specialised in a totally different branch of the design business I soon realised I had a chance to work with a person that had strongly developed ideas. I was particularly impressed with her attention to the details. Later on as I had a chance to know here even better I've asked her to completely arrange the flat I just moved to. She did an amazing job: while keeping the overall design very functional and modern she managed to bring a great deal of warmth into the place. Therefore, I strongly recommend her; besides being a very talented young professional she is also a very nice person to work with and a good colleague. More...
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What’s your interior design process?
INITIAL CONSULTATION
During the first meeting Joanna will assess your design needs and discuss the services that she can offer. She will then follow with a written proposal outlining your objectives along with associated design services and fees for your consideration.
Prices for DD Services are always quoted on individual basis based on complexity of the project.
DESIGN PHASE
This stage is a key element to a successful project. It enables us to establish your needs and treat them as a priority throughout the process. We will propose a sketch layout solution optimising your space, together with our aesthetic vision of your home or project in the form of mood boards containing images, drawings and samples. We will then work together to refine the scheme to suit your requirements.
EXECUTION AND INSTALLATION
Once the initial design is approved we prepare a set of detailed drawings for the works to be undertaken by craftsmen and contractors. These will include plans, elevations, lighting layouts and joinery details. They will also be coordinated with the relevant schedules of finishes, lighting, sanitaryware etc., and when necessary, prepared in consultation with Architect, M&E and AV specialists to ensure that no detail is overlooked.
SITE SUPERVISION - If commissioned to do so, we will work on your behalf to see the project through to completion. Our involvement in site supervision will ensure all details are executed in accordance with design information provided by Dabrovska Design and that the quality of work meets our standards and your expectations. You can choose the level of our involvement or whether to supervise contractors yourself.
FURNITURE AND DRESSING
We will present you with the design and specification of key items of furniture, fabrics, fittings (such as lighting) and accessories, all of which can be purchased through us. All of these elements will be meticulously scheduled to ensure smooth procurement and site implementation.
At Dabrovska Design we offer a bespoke furniture and joinery design and build service. We work with talented cabinet makers and joiners and together we tailor those elements to perfectly fit the interior scheme.
Our work is not over when the building, cabinetwork and decoration is finished. We would be pleased to assist in the selection of art, antiques, eclectic vintage touches and fine objects to bring the project to ultimate completeness.
Which interior design styles can you cater for?
I create casually elegant homes that are comfortable and functional. I aim to respond to my client tastes and add character through quality of natural materials, original textiles and lighting.
What do you love most about your job?
Working with an array of talented craftsmen and delivering schemes to my client's they never thought were possible.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I wanted to work directly with the clients to be able to respond to their needs and offer structured guidance in otherwise a very creative process.
Why should our clients choose you?
With 12 years of professional experience and invaluable wealth of knowledge I can confidently guide my clients to create homes that have potency of more than just a fashionable style. By choosing best quality, sustainable materials combined with great craftsmanship I will ensure the longevity of their living environment.
Interior Design
Bespoke Joinery Design
Lighting Design
Furniture Specification
Finishes Specification
Space Planning
Bathroom Design
Kitchen Design
Project Management & Procurement