Helen Ford Design

My job is to facilitate your vision. If you don't know what that is yet, I always encourage gaining inspiration from magazines or online spaces such as Pinterest. It is important to me that the design reflects your taste, style, practicality, lifestyle etc. We work together to create a space that you love and enjoy.

I have worked on classic contemporary multi million pound homes, A modern Super Yacht, beautiful beachside homes in the Bahama's, A well known Country House Hotel brand with a Soho House vibe. I have also worked on two bedroom apartments in Wimbledon, the odd room in a family home in Wandsworth & contemporary Studio Apartments. I am very adaptable in my Design work, always designing with the client in mind.

Variety and people!! I consider myself a people person. I'm very intuitive and love reading people, taking their likes and loves and turning them into something tangible. I want my clients to adore their homes.

I worked with a wonderfully talented Interior Designer for many years but he had a 'look' and didn't appreciate a client adding their own touch to their homes. Although he produced beautiful Interiors, his way of working didn't resonate with me. You live in your home, not me. So I design with you, for you.

I am passionate about what I do and have 25 years of knowledge and intellectual property to bring to any project. You can be as involved as you like; I pride myself in being able to bring your vision to reality even if we only have one phone call and the rest is via email (E-Design)

I try and keep my correspondence clear and to the point, sometimes saving up a few queries for one email to avoid a lot of unnecessary information or a million emails a day which no one needs!

I aim to make the process fun, easy and as stress free as possible.

I have been working completely remotely on a big project in Guernsey. We had one initial phone conversation and everything else has been done via email and the post (samples!) The client was able to provide architects plans, photos and dimension checking where required (very important when it comes to access). She was able to send me details of existing paint colours, carpets etc for me to produce the colour schemes. The installation was also overseen by the client. If you are happy to be a little more involved with your project, this is a very viable and cost efficient way of working.

I have an open dialogue with my clients and have done as much as possible online. I have attended necessary meetings with those who have been happy to do so, making sure that we are all on the same page prior.