Eloise, Brighton
Hannah is amazing! Undertaking the full renovation of a Grade I Regency apartment, I wanted a modern space with a very sympathetic view to this classical style. Hannah took the brief and worked her magic with lovely touches of the past in every room. It is now a homely, seaside paradise.
Most of the work was done during CV-19 when sourcing issues and supplier delays were at their peak! We could only meet when travel was permitted (London to Brighton) to the worksite, so keeping in contact was really important. Hannah was very good at this and flexible to attend site meetings with the contractors when needed for her design work or in my absence if requested.
We spent quality time together on the rooms design with mood boards and 3D renders provided. We also visited a range of suppliers owing to both her local knowledge and research (Hannah even took out historical books from the library!).
Our shopping trips secured the majority of the furniture and ALL soft furnishings, marble ogee worktops, glass front fire, tiles for wet rooms and the classical seaside balcony, antique brass ironmongery, switches (so many types!), parquet flooring, kitchenware and a beautiful chandelier. Everything else too from bathroom cabinets to blinds to coffee table books. Hannah spent time sourcing good quality items for my budget - everything from bespoke vendors to high street brands.
Hannah had a good network of trades already but was great at engaging the specialists on site - overseeing the installation of classic windows and doors, reformed coving, specialist work due to G1 status etc. I think the biggest challenge was the mezzanine balustrade and paddle ladder - not an easy task but she aced it! Hannah even researched the area to find historical photographs related to the building and had these framed for our hallway and staged the house wonderfully for our first visit.
Hannah's attention to detail is fantastic and I would thoroughly recommend her as a professional for any project, large or small. So much more than interior design!