My mission is to help people reinvent their interiors to suit their situation. I have a particular love of colour and textiles and apply my knowledge of these when creating schemes for a single room or a whole house. I am currently working on projects in London and the South East of England applying my own style which I would describe as being considered, thoughtful and personal to each of my clients.
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4 customer reviews
Diane Highfield
Carolyn is a thoughtful and collaborative designer. She has helped me with a number of projects one of which is my home office. I work from home permanently and needed a functional space that not only had to work as a home office, a gaming room (for hubby), an occasional craft room (for me) and a guest room. This was quite a brief as the room is small. With Carolyn’s help a room that had a mish mash of furniture and was essentially a general dumping ground is now a beautiful functional home office that also doubles as a gaming/craft room and with the clever use of a full size sofa bed a calming/restful guest bedroom. Do not think hiring Carolyn is just for people with big houses and big budgets. I have a relatively small coastal sixties bungalow and a very small budget for changing my interiors. I have found using Carolyn actually saves me money and more importantly my precious time. Yes I get inspiration from Instagram and home interiors magazines, and Carolyn makes that inspiration work for me, but more importantly using Carolyn I avoid making expensive mistakes. I would highly recommend Carolyn whatever the size of your project. More...
martin
Residential Interior Designers
As something of a novice when it comes to seeking advice on interior design, I was pleasantly surprised by my dealings with Carolyn Hayter. She offered me a free 30 minute Zoom meeting, during which we were able to discuss my ideas/concerns about a project, and in turn she was able to understand/appreciate what I was looking for and come forward with some useful ideas for me to consider. More...
Tara
I had the pleasure of Carolyn's free 30 minuet consultation for a planned re-decoration of my kitchen and conservatory in hope of tying them together as one space.
Carolyn gave me so much advice and ideas in this time that had not occurred to us. It was so great to get her expertise and years of experience in my house as I am only local to her. I will definitely be using her when we actually get round to doing it and any other room in the house.
Thank you Carolyn. X
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Erin
Carolyn came to the rescue when I couldn't figure out how to make the bedrooms livable when we had a sudden house move. I gave her the brief and she came up with great suggestions, all of which I took! From paint colours and brands, to accompanying furniture and placement, Carolyn's guidance was invaluable! I went back to her a second time when I had to move again, and she was there, ready to help with more great suggestions. I highly recommend her services. Thank you Carolyn!! More...
What’s your interior design process?
The first step to creating a successful design is to have a face-to-face conversation with my client from which I can create a Written Report/Client Brief. A copy of this is issued to the client for approval before moving to the next stage of the process which is to create a Full Room Design. A detailed scheme will be presented in the form of: a digital Concept Board, a digital Mood Board, a physical Sample Board, and a digital Floor Plan. On sign-off a Shopping List will be provided.
Which interior design styles can you cater for?
If I had to name my style it would be Transitional. My style is considered, thoughtful and personal to each of my clients. My mission is to help people reinvent their interiors to suit their situation whether that be a new home, an empty nest, starting-over or a complete refresh of an existing home. At Langdon-Hyde Interior Design we pride ourselves in creating schemes that are mood enhancing. We will develop a colour palette and utilise materials that focus on the well-being of the occupants. We take our cues from a building's character and its location and create a comfortable, easy living space which incorporates a sense of the past, but, with a modern twist.
What do you love most about your job?
I love being creative. As soon as I am awarded a project I commit 100% to creating the best result possible for my client.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I worked for a number of years in a very specialised interior design industry and it inspired me to launch my own range of Interior Design Services in the residential sector of the market.
Why should our clients choose you?
As a sole trader I take full responsibility for all aspects of any work undertaken. I have trained with some of the UK top design schools and can undertake most aspects of the design work myself.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I'm happy to liaise with my clients via a video link and email. I can provide all of my documents digitally and can create digital concept boards and mood boards as well as C.A.D. floor plans.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I adhere to the UK Government's guidelines with regards to travel, face covering, social distancing, and hand sanitising.
Face-to-face consultation
Our first meeting is an opportunity to get to know one another and for us to learn how I can help you with your project. It will be a chance for me to ask questions about your project and to discover how I can assist you. The information I gather will form the basis of a report. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, express any concerns and gain a further understanding of the way I can help you achieve the transformation you desire. This meeting can take place in your home or via a video link.
Written Report
The report will be a summary of our discussion and provide an overview of the project suggesting a way forward within the constraints of a set budget.
It will be emailed to you in a timely fashion. (A hard copy can be provided if requested.)
Concept, Mood, and physical Sample Board
The visuals we produce will be in the form of a digital Concept Board to illustrate the desired 'look and feel'; a digital Mood Board to illustrate how the colour palette will be applied to the room and its furnishings; a physical Sample Board comprising suggested fabrics, paint colours, and wall and floor finishes.
Digital Floor Plan
A digital Floor Plan will be presented to illustrate the layout of furniture and fixtures within the room.
Shopping List
Once we have agreement on the detailed design a Shopping List will be compiled to facilitate the purchase of the items specified.
Room Styling
On receipt of the purchased items Styling of the room can be provided at an additional fee charged on an hourly basis.
Interior Styling
Interior Styling service can be provided for your home, rental property, or holiday let. I can also advise with regards to styling your home in readiness for the property market.
Furniture & Fittings Procurement Service
I can help source and procure items for your home, holiday let, or rental property.
Tablescape Design
If you're entertaining in your home and would like help designing your table for a special occasion I can advise on decoration and layout.
Soft Furnishings
I can help source Curtains, Blinds, and Scatter Cushions to dress your home.
