SWITCH INTERIOR DESIGN

Amy and Louise were very patient with our vague concepts of wanting bold colours, real character and fun elements of the house design, whilst also making sure the decor doesn't age too quickly. We've ended up with a home that feels so special. We can't believe often we are lucky enough to live here! Highly recommend.

Amy and Louise have been great to work with and have helped transform the design of our property in Weybridge, from bedrooms and bathrooms to kitchen, playroom, living room and everything in between. Super friendly and helpful to work with, bringing concepts and designs we would never have thought about on our own. They were also great when it came to choosing fixtures/fittings. The time and effort this saved us trying to do it on our own was huge plus they just know where to go/who to speak to for everything! Well worth the investment and would definitely recommend.

We moved in to a really lovely modern new build home. The space worked well for us but it was bland and boring. We worked with Switch to add some personality and creative flair to the house and are really delighted with the results. Amy and Louise came up with great floor plans for each room which make really good use of the space, we have loads of brilliant fitted furniture which helps us keep the house tidy, and with their guidance we've used colours and chosen furniture which we wouldn't have been brave enough to do by ourselves. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them

We recently used the services of Switch Interior Design for our ground floor renovation including kitchen extension and upstairs bathroom at our Edwardian property. We were delighted with the professional and personable service we received from Amy and Louise. They developed our brief into amazingly creative concept designs and layouts which were beyond our expectations and managed to make a daunting task very enjoyable. Amy and Louise took care of all the trades people, furniture deliveries and installations which were perfectly coordinated and completed on time and budget. We are so pleased with the final result it looks both stylish while meeting the functional needs of our family. We highly recommended the services of Switch Interiors Design.

We engaged Switch to assist with the interiors following an extensive renovation of our family home. We wish we had involved Amy and Louise from the very start of our project, rather than once the building work had begun, it would have been much less stressful! The team grasped the issues immediately and helpfully suggested some internal structural changes to increase the use of natural light on both the ground and first floor. As a result we remodelled the staircase and it has become a real centre-pieced of the house. The interior content and finish is simply stunning. The attention to detail and practical use of space is second to none. Switch ordered and installed all the furniture and fittings for us. This saved us both considerable time and money. We would not hesitate to recommend Switch - and in fact have already done so to several of our friends who have seen our finished product.

We recently used Switch Interior Design to redesign our master bedroom suite and hallway / landing and are extremely happy with the results. The colour scheme flows beautifully with the rest of the house, the furniture items they selected not only suited our style but fitted the space perfectly too. Everything from the curtain fabrics, accessories and the pictures to the lighting and furniture is so expertly matched together and fitted. I would definitely recommend them and will certainly be using them again in the future.

We have used Switch for re-decorating several rooms in our house and we love the results! I could never have found or chosen the fabrics and pieces on my own. I had a feeling for what I wanted, but not the skills or knowledge to bring it to life. Louise and Amy have both, as well as vision, creativity and flair! I love how they take the time to get to know you and talk things through to get a feel for what you like (and don’t like), then put together ideas based on that. After going through the options together, the final scheme is one that works and is unique to you. Louise & Amy know me so well now, the last room they helped us with was nailed in one! We have 2 rooms to go and will definitely be calling Switch again to help us. I have no hesitation in highly recommending them.

Louise’s expertise has guided us through our full ground floor refurbishment and we are thrilled with the results. The whole end to end process- from the initial consultation on the colour palette, the exciting sample board presentation and then on to installation has been smooth and enjoyable. Louise took time to find out about our likes/ dislikes and needs but also introduced beautiful new styles, designs and colours that we wouldn’t have considered. Louise takes the stress out of dealing with suppliers, orders and deliveries and everything from decorators to installation was perfectly coordinated. The transformation is contemporary, stylish and comfortable and the whole family is really happy! Thanks Louise!

We were over the moon with the work that Switch did for us in our family room. From start to finish, Amy & Louise's attention to detail was fantastic. We felt completely included in the whole process and that our requirements for the space were all met to an exceptional standard. They spent time listening to how we use the room and what did / didn’t appeal. Switch created a space that is both elegant and practical, and is durable enough to withstand the demands of family life. They expertly tied the family room design in with the existing adjoining kitchen area so that the whole space flows seamlessly. The sourcing of the items was completely pain free for us and the dressing of the finished room was professional and meticulously done. We have recommended using Amy & Louise to numerous friends already and are planning to use them again in the future.

Amy and Louise helped us completely refurbish and reconfigure the whole of the downstairs of our property in Burwood Park. It was a big project and their help in planning, design ideas and managing the process made everything a lot easier than I thought possible. They had great ideas for everything from lighting plans to soft furnishings and kitchen design and more besides. We were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and ability to keep everything on track. I would thoroughly recommend Switch for any interior design planning and space management.

Louise and Amy came to my rescue when I was overwhelmed at the prospect of decorating and furnishing the new build I was downsizing to. They calmly dealt with delays and poor finishes by the developer and any problems raised by contractors. They have achieved a stylish and comfortable home beyond my expectations with great attention to detail and I cannot recommend them highly enough

Louise at Istana has been amazing from the outset of the project. She has listened to our requirements and effectively engaged us during the 2 phases of the projects to share updates and confirm choices. The end results was excellent and we accepted all of her proposed changes. Louise has re designed an entire floor of our house ( 5 rooms ) , hallway and staircases and achieved an outstanding result! We will use her services again in the near future!

Has been a pleasure working with Louise on her latest project. Well prepared space planning and design details. Loved detailed room guides - made my job much easier and quicker. I hope to see you on the next adventure soon.

louise maconachie is an excellent designer with great attention to detail. Her project brief was clear and precise supplying all the infromation and details required to work efficiently and effective. This include an excellent moodbaord and sketches explaining the scheme as a whole. Louise had a positive attitude and replied to queries in a timely manner. It was a pleasure working with her on this interior design project and look forward to many more projects together.

Amy is amazing. She worked with a tough brief to give us a bright, bold, child-friendly family kitchen area that was suitable for heavy use, stain guarded to the hilt, warm and welcoming and flexible enough to move around for entertaining larger groups of people. She designed a room that perfectly reflected our love of all things colourful and somewhat quirky, and delivered on time and to budget. I truly couldn't have asked for a smoother or more professional experience. She was incredible and I highly recommend.

“I was half way through a renovation project and was really struggling to make decisions about layout, colour and furniture. Building work was being delayed and I was in a really difficult situation. Amy worked quickly to present ideas and really worked with me (and my space and budgetary constraints) in remodelling the kitchen, dining room and bathroom. She presented great suggestions for using colour and pattern that I would not have been brave enough to choose for myself and I’m delighted with the end result.” – Mr. C Jones, Brighton

Istana were fabulous in guiding me through the whole process of decorating, designing and furnishing my master bedroom, lounge and childrens' bedrooms. Louise worked closely with me so that she knew exactly what I would like (even though I didn't know myself!) and knew exactly what would look good, bringing together pieces that I already had as well incorporating fresh new ideas. I would highly recommend Istana to anyone thinking of revamping any room in their house.

Louise from Istana is first-rate. Tasked with redesigning our gloomy hallway, she was genuinely interested in finding out about and how we use the area - how we move around it, where we put things, what we like/don't like about it, etc. She really took time to get to know us too - our lifestyle, our preferences, etc. Louise has a keen eye for detail, great taste, and an innate understanding of 'what goes'. Within no time she had produced a beautifully presented mood board showing a wealth of perfectly considered materials and colours, followed by coloured, scaled drawings and an intricate lighting plan, all of which helped to bring the project to life. She also dropped off tester pots, carpet samples and booked in preliminary visits for painters and carpet fitters. Louise was brilliant at involving us in the process, respecting our personal taste and at times politely challenging it! And all for the good. She worked within our budget, meeting all deadlines. As a result, she has completely transformed our hallway into a beautiful, light and contemporary space complete with 'wow factor' - all of which can withstand the rigours of our fast-paced family life. Beautiful work! We are delighted.

My husband and I wanted to create a 'grown up' but interesting study and were keen to create a retro but not too 'out there' feel. I had no idea how to achieve this and consulted Louise who came up with fantastic ideas for us. She sourced multiple fabrics for a roman blind and custom made lampshade as well as providing invaluable advice on flooring types, paint and furniture options. She worked with her suppliers to deliver a beautiful blind and lampshade, in a fabric which is literally perfect for the room. We could not have achieved this look without her input. Louise was enthusiastic, professional and provided us with a first class service. We would highly recommend her.

With a husband who works long hours, 3 children and 2 dogs I had little time to think about the interiors of our house which was under renovation. I knew I wanted a WOW house and anything but beige, but found it difficult to turn those ideas into reality. We decided an interior designer could help and turned to Louise who listened carefully and noted down the "definatley don't wants" (Beige!). From this initial brief, she went away and thought about how we used each room bringing suggestions and ideas to us for review. Lots of the ideas we hadn't thought about, one of these being wallpaper - having lived through the 70/80s I wasn't really keen! Louise's suggestions were however, very contemporary and fitted really well into the house! Louise recommended throughout the house not only the paint and fabrics but also furniture and accessories to bring the whole space together. These were collated onto sample boards so you get a feel for the whole look of the room. I would most certainly recommend Louise, she listened to what we said, paid attention to how we live and came up with amazing creativity. Now we live in a WOW house! Thank you Louise.