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Interior design is an extremely important aspect of your business; it's your business card. It's the first thing customers will see through the window or on social media. Before they even taste your food, or have their hair cut the decor is a major factor they'll be using to assess whether or not to come through the doors. It’s not just the service you are providing or the way you treat your customers that’s crucial, but also the environment and atmosphere you create. The decor reflects your business ethos and your professionalism; all affecting the quantity and quality of clients you receive to try your services and even down to the price point you're able to charge! So we need to ensure quality and great design. This is why at Magpye Creative Interiors we’re passionate about the power of design for businesses, we’ll look at your business vision, customer base and branding for a targeted approach to the planning and concept. So talk to us about how we can create an interior for immediate impact, setting your business apart from your competitors. From starting your project with an essential
Katie the Creative Director understands the importance of theatre, wowing a customer and brand identity. With a wealth of experience in senior roles for the best luxury brands in retail. She worked on creative teams at Harrods; first working in the store on campaigns, displays and departments revamps, before moving into the window display team. Then she became the creative manager for the store Selfridges. Katie's reputation as a trusted figure among the industry's finest is testament to her formidable commercial background and innate understanding of the dynamics that drive exceptional experiences. Armed with this unique blend of creative finesse and strategic acumen, Katie is your ideal partner in crafting spaces that enchant and engage, leaving an indelible mark on your discerning clientele.
We have different services available for a variety of your Interior dilemmas. Consultation, to letting an expert create your new interior with our different Design Packages, we have you covered. We can even add the finishing touches with our Shopping and Styling service. We offer a few different options so keep on reading.
‘The decor of your Business is your Business Card; it’s the first impression and will determine whether a person will turn int a customer and walk through the door from the street or from social media. Does the decor mirror your business values and the customers you want to target? It can mean the difference between success and failure so ensure to invest wisely.’
Katie Longshaw-Pye, Director
Consultation
Get advice from a professional Interior Designer. Any renovation, or re-furnishing of a room is a pricey process! Without some carefully considered forethought it may end up costing you dearly, not only in money and time, but also the results. We want to make sure you're prepared and get the best out of the space. We do this by exploring first your lifestyle, the space layout and your practical needs. If you get these right, you’ll essentially have a ‘shopping list’ and be on the right path to a successful new space. Then there's the fun bit: Can’t figure out your style and direction? Do you love what you see in a magazine but don’t know where to start? We can help you explore ideas, your style and leave you inspired. We've spent hundreds of hours compiling and curating thousand of the best reference images to aid our design projects and during the consultations we can share our thoughts on these with you. No need to take notes; we do that for you. You’ll receive a summery of the meeting and our recommendations along with a curated selection of images.
WHEN TO GET HELP
Want to create a brand image, capture the right customer and maximise your business potential. Have you just purchased or leased a place and don’t know where to start? You’ve been in a while and need a change? Are you in need of some inspiration and solutions? Have a layout dilemma or impractical space? About to make that large purchase of furniture? Are you about to sign off and pay for a pricy installation? We can even help if you’re part way through your renovation and are stuck on what to do next. If you say yes to any of these start your project on the right foot with a consultation.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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2 Hour meeting to discuss all things layout, lifestyle and practicalities, problem solving and inspiration
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Comprehensive notes and images
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1 layout suggestion drawing
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15-minute FOC follow up for any further questions
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Additional travel costs may apply.
VIRTUAL
£300
PREMIUM
£360
Interior Design & Supply
If you really want to invest in your interior and ensure everything is considered in detail, this is where you can collaborate with an experienced designer with the skill set, imagination and creative know-how to create a dream Interior transformation.
Every project is well considered, from a total refresh, to starting with pieces you already treasure. We work together to find out what you love and to also push your boundaries, fine-tune your ideas, and show you some new ones. We’re here to work on producing wonderful concepts, work with the best suppliers and to take care of the much more complex detailed technical aspects of a project, where the finer details create the sleekest of finishes. Our vast brand and product knowledge means you’ll be presented with items you may not ordinarily find; unique pieces, beautiful fabrics and custom furniture. We’re not a ‘one trick pony’, we’re a design studio that works on each project with new eyes, ensuring that the Interior you have will be entirely your own.
We’re here to create the lifestyle and look which you deserve. The service we provide though isn't just about supplying products from beautiful brands, but is also about the 'devil in the detail'; from technical plans, to helping you with contractors and supervising or advising on the process to ensure smooth running. We can make what can be a stressful and expensive process much easier. We’re here to help with the minor to the major, and everything in between; even down to installation, styling and handing over your new space. This work comes in 2 essential parts.
when to get help
Short of time? Want to invest in your home? Want great design and access to unusual brands? Stuck in a rut, bought a new property or working on a new build? The Interior Designer should be the first person you hire. Read our blogs for some insight.
MINIMUM PRODUCTS INVESTMENT
Before we can begin creating something wonderful we absolutely need a products budget to work with; We need to know if we’re shopping, ‘John Lewis’ or ‘Harrods’, or mixing and matching, if you catch my drift? Everyone's idea of a ‘reasonable amount to spend’ and quality expectations will be completely different like they would when shopping for fashion. Designer or replica? Top quality, or do we make a few compromises? Without any guidance we could spend £3000 over the ‘budget’ we knew nothing about. On the flip side we also wouldn’t want you to be disappointed if we selected a sofa from Made.com when you’d actually love to have something ‘made bespoke’.
As a design practice we also pride ourselves on being able to delight clients a diverse and quality selection of products, brands and custom work. We’ve spent a lot of time curating the best brands ad skilled craftsmen to work with and only want to present products to clients which we think will meet their expectations of quality and design. This though this is only accessible at a certain price point of realistic investment, therefore we take on board projects with minimum investment expectations per space (read on) both so that we can meet a certain standard of work and because the supply of products is an essential part of the business . We'll approve your project based on this and then we'll need to discuss this openly in more detail the exact parameters and expectations, and we can advise on this if you need help. Read our blog on this complex subject and use our helpful investment worksheet to understand what your budget will get you.
Therefore, to access these products, we set minimum product investment expectation alongside each project we take on board:
SMALL SPACES £30000+
MEDIUM SPACES £60000 +
LARGE SPACES £120000 +
deposit
We only take on a select number of project a year to ensure we can dedicate the right amount of time to each one. To secure the time in our diaries for your project we'll require to take a deposit for each space a commencement date will then be confirmed. Project incompletion or cancellation will mean forfeiting the deposit. Read T&C's.
NOTE on sourcing and procurement fees
As part of the project we are supplying all products and with the aim of complete transparency, we do add a percentage onto all products we source. This fee goes towards our sourcing time, administration and time needed in the event of a problem arising after delivery. Please avoid any temptation to purchase the sourced items directly or use this list to bargain hunt for similar pieces. Sourcing and supply are key elements of our business so if you wish to take our designs and purchase the products/similar yourself, this will incur an additional sourcing fee. This will be based upon a percentage of the total specified goods value. The designer may make a few exceptions but these will be highlighted.
PHASE 1
£PER SPACE
PHASE 2
£65PH
'Commercial interior design plays a crucial role in shaping the success of businesses across various industries. It goes beyond aesthetics and focuses on creating functional, appealing, and productive spaces that have a positive impact on employees, customers, and the overall brand image.'
PHASE 1
what's includeD & WHAT TO EXPECT
CREATIVE MEETING
During this meeting, we'll delve into the specifics of your project, thoroughly addressing your requirements and considering any samples or ideas you've gathered. Our primary goal is to ensure that our designs align seamlessly with both your aesthetic preferences and functional needs, ultimately delivering the perfect outcome. The inspirational meeting offers you an opportunity for a relaxed and comprehensive conversation covering every aspect of your project. We'll explore each room, discuss your future plans, delve into how each space will be utilised, and even explore colour schemes. This in-depth discussion often sparks new design concepts that we'll incorporate into your updated project brief and scope. Furthermore, this meeting serves as a pivotal step in our planning process. It allows us to chart the course for your project, including identifying and coordinating with any specialised consultants, such as structural engineers, as well as liaising with any external agencies that may play a role in your project's success.
To make the most of of this important first stage in your project read our blog post on how to brief us, furthermore we recommend printing out and filling in the briefing worksheet prior so nothing get missed or forgotten.
VALUE ENGINEERING
By agreeing to start your project we'll have set a minimum budget. However at this point we can go over the exact perimeters and expectation of this in more details. Whatever the budget may be we'll be doing our best to value engineer the project so that we're investing in the products that will add the most value to your property, get the most wear and tear and which elevate the design.
SITE MEASURE-UP
During this initial phase, our team visits the property to take detailed measurements and assess the existing conditions. This crucial step ensures our designs perfectly align with I the realities of the space. If the space is full of furniture or being reconfigured, we may need to revisit this in Stage 2 prior to commissioning products.
OR PLANS
PROVIDED
This is how we start all projects to understand the furniture placement and ideal size. We'll start with an initial plan as a guide for ourselves for sourcing; illustrating to to scale on the floor plans. Once we have your exact furniture selection we'll update this so you can see how the space will be arranged.
However, if we think it's relevant to your project we may take this a step further and send you a proposal for a larger reconfiguration of the space, such as moving a wall or door. Once we receive approval from yourself and the qualified contractor we'll proceed on the design development. Check out our space planning portfolio to understand how we might suggest re-configirations of your property.
LAYOUT, LIFESTYLE
& PRACTICALITIES
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
& RESEARCH
Good things aren't rushed. We expect this stage to take several weeks as we work on your space; develop the concept, technical documents, liaIse with brands and trades on quotes and samples, sourcing, playing around with your budget and resourcing to make it work, taking a step back whilst we wait for inspiration to hit, curating and visualising our final selection. Not only that we'll be working simultaneously with other clients on their projects which will perhaps be at different stages such as Phase 2. Read our blog on the complexities of design development.
ACCESS TO OUR
We invest vast amounts of time into the business outside of the design projects themselves; as well as extensively researching online retailers and visiting showrooms. We also go to Interior Design trade shows across Europe; from Decorex in London, to Maison et Objet n Paris, and visit the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour as often as possible. we’re on a mission to stay on top of ’what’s new’, learn from the industry’s best, to test out and feel ‘the goods’, and to find the best trade suppliers to work with. We’ve laboriously catalogued the brands and our favourite inspiring products so that we can present to clients unique and interesting items, whilst also making ourselves much more efficient. We’ll be using our skills to select what we think are the best items for your design and budget, these items will have been chosen for a variety of reasons from quality, dimensions and detail.
We've also invested a huge amounts of time creating a list of trusted, quality suppliers with jaw dropping design. We utilise our industry expertise to present products for you to select. Please note our service supplies all products to your project. Check out just some of the variety of shows we've attended in our blogs.
LITTLE
BLACK BOOK
CUSTOM PRODUCTS
We work with a variety of talented suppliers to create the finishing touches to our schemes. We design custom joinery from shelving, to bunk beds, vanities and whole Kitchens. We work directly with a talented and trusted local specialist furniture maker and Joiner on all our projects. Over the years we worked with and recommended a variety of Joiners, but we found that building a stronger relationship with one supplier was so much more beneficial. We also work with a select few companies who can create furniture (beyond custom Joinery) that’s really special in endless options of finishes and materials; we’re able to bring you something unique. From beds, to metal work and cabinets..
LIGHTING PLANS
Lighting is essential for creating the right ambiance and sockets and switches need t be practically placed in ,line with the furniture. We'll create technical plans for you contractors to follow.
FINISH PLANS
These specify the materials/finishes for floors, walls and ceilings (e.g. types of flooring, paint colours or wallpaper).What colour, finish and where? We'll make sure it's clear for you, the fitters and the decorator.
WALL ELEVATIONS
These provide a view of a wall as if you are standing directly in front of it. They are used to detail elements like cabinetry and other built in features so that we can both accurately tender for quotes and workmen can follow clear plans for production and installation.
VISUALS
2D visual plans are super useful to aid aesthetic planning (what looks good next to what) and our whole design process. Of course though these also service as brilliant illustrative tools for clients to visualise how their space will look. Typically we do one for each wall of the room. During the design concept presentation we'll be sharing these with you.
For an additional fee we can have 3D visuals produced; this could be especially useful on larger or more complex projects.
2D: Included
3D: Optional upgrade from £300
DESIGN CONCEPT
PRESENTATION
This is the exciting bit where the project is revealed. It conveys the overall aesthetic of the project, including colours, materials, textures and inspiration. This is when we'll gather everything together from the moodboard, to the visuals, the overall products proposal, and the technical plans, along with all our gathered samples to present and discuss. We'll talk you through our thought process and details of the products selection.
2 MINOR CHANGES
We'll have carefully curated everything from the smallest of details and we encourage you to not focus on one product, but trust in the vision as a whole with the designer you've hired; this creates the strongest of designs. However, if there's something that just doesn't feel right or you forgot to request something, please ensure to discuss this with us and we can look at alternatives. Don't worry we won't be offended, this is your space and we're here to make it just right.
2 minor changes include for example changing a cushion design or adding an extra shelf or change of finish to your built-in-unit. This does not include large changes such as a change to the colour scheme or complete redesign of your built-in-unit. Any further change requests beyond the 2 minor changes per space, or larger changes which will require additional work will be quoted for separately. Please note that changes to the brief once the designer has started the project will also be accounted for.
APPROVAL
Hopefully you'll be just be as excited as us about the project design and you'll sign off the products proposal and design documents. Please note that at this stage all installation products will be estimates only; in Phase 2 we'll need to liaise with your contractors prior to purchase to get approval on installation technicalities and quantities. Furthermore as a result of any changes some minor additional re-sourcing or design work may be required in Phase 2.
We'll then raise an invoice with any delivery fees included. To ensure that we don't loose sourced pieces or incure changes to quotes we'll need to start phase 2 procurement immediately, this means the invoice will be due on receipt. Delays to payment may incure additional resourcing fees.
This marks the ends of Phase 1. Yes!!!
Service price APPROXIMATES
Sizes refer to both the physical size of the space and/or the projected work involved. Subject to further discussion and project assessment.
SMALL SPACES from £3000
MEDIUM SPACES FrOm £5000
LARGE SPACES from £10000
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Please note that the more spaces we complete at once the more efficiently we can work which will affect the overall quote.
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If your project requires showroom visits we'll quote you accordingly.
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Our quoted costs are dependent on supplying all products to the project.
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Prices based on full project completion with access for photography for marketing use. See T&C's.
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All prices are VAT inclusive
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Additional travel cost may be in-cured.
'The details are not the details, they make the design'
PHASE 2
what's includeD & WHAT TO EXPECT
This is an essential piece of work for the ongoing project. This becomes marginally more time effective the larger the project we're working on as we can consolidate some site meetings and communications. However every project is different; some clients or contractors may need more support or guidance, and older buildings tend to throw up many more surprises which lead to additional work to accommodate required changes.
You’re spending a significant amount of money and expectations for the dream finish is high, so a renovation no matter how big or small can be stressful. It will be complicated and messy long before seeing that beautifully styled finish, we're here to guide you through the process.
PROCUREMENT
STAGE 1
We’ll take care of the headache of the purchasing and co-ordination of all products to site, and the detailed commissioning of products; if there are any issues we’re here to take care of it.
We'll snap up all the freestanding furniture and accessories so that we don't loose anything, and we'll confirm commissioning custom products to secure the quotes.
INSTALLATION
PRODUCTS & PLANS
It’s obvious that interior designers are not a expert professional installation contractors such as electricians, plumbers, decorators, joiners, floor fitters, etc. Furthermore, each site may throw up different issues that'll affect installation, and construction, plus variations on quantities may occur dependant on each contractors technique.
When we create a project proposal we'll have done this work to the best of our ability both practically and aesthetically. However installation products such as radiators or flooring, and technical plans such as lighting or joinery will needs to be verified for the technical aspects and quantities by the relevant tradesperson installing.
This may be much later in the projects progression and the efficiency of this work will depend on the contractors communication. Any delay confirming this information may lead to delays to the project, wrong products ordered, mismatched batches and negative effects on the budget. Dependant on their opinion we may need to spend additional time resourcing alternatives, adding additional products or re-working technical drawings.
PROCUREMENT
STAGE 2
If there is any cost difference for the aforementioned installation products. we'll invoice you prior to purchasing..
PROJECT CO-ORDINATION,
& IMPLIMENTATION
SITE MEETINGS
This is not typical project management where there is someone on site constantly to oversee the entire project. Our strengths are in design and that is a whole other full time role. On that note, you may want to consider hiring someone specifically on larger projects. However, we know that finding trusted contractors is a challenge so we offer a project co-ordination service whereby we can recommend an order of works and we’ll liaise with your contractors to ensure things run smoothly and efficiently. We’ll also have supplied a variety of technical plans for your tradespeople to follow. It’s impossible to be experts in each given area such as tiling, plumbing, decorating, so we’ll have completed these to the best of our ability. So, over the course of your project we’ll need to co-ordinate with the relevant tradesperson to ensure they are implemented correctly, with both the best technical and aesthetic outcome. Many aspects of a project can be done digitally, but onsite meetings are often essential to ensure everyone is on the same page, talk through the different aspects and to trouble shoot any foreseeable problems with installation.
SCHEDULE OF WORKS
Where to start? That can be a daunting head scratching prospect! We'll create a schedule of works so that you'll know who and what comes first.
DELIVERIES
Your lovely new products will start winging their way towards you! However, we have two options for this; please ensure to inform your designer which one you'd prefer.
OPTION 1 - HASSLE FREE FOR ADDITIONAL FEE
Products can be sent to a receiver company who’ll check and store all products until they're required on the project. They'll then be delivered in staged phases and any issue are taken care of between the receiving company and designer. This'll take some additional designer time to organise and liaise, plus fees from the company. However, this will make the project so much more streamlined and hassle free. If you value a premium service, you're short of time or don't feel comfortable organising and tracking, this is the service for you.
OPTION 2 - CLIENT HANDLING
Products will be delivered directly to site from the suppliers and all aspects of checking for damage, ticking off your list, safe storage and locating for installation become the clients responsibility. This will also be the case if received by the clients contractor.
All products need to be inspected for damage within 24 hours of receipt and if any issues are found this needs to be raised in email to Magpye with evidential photography. Some companies will not accept any issues raised after 24 hours so this timeframe is important. No matter what, we'll always do our best to assist you in finding a solution to the best of our ability. However, if issues are found at a later date this may result in making it impossible to solve with a free replacement, or incur delays to the project in sourcing and procuring a replacement which may have a long lead time.
You'll need to be very organised for this task and if you're not this could create confusion, delays to your project and additional costs. If you chose this option please use our helpful labels to clearly identify and store your products. Also read our inspection and storage blog for some helpful tips.
GENERAL SUPPORT
& ADVICE
Any renovation will be stressful but keep in mind the end goal; this will be a short period of discomfort in exchange for years of enjoyment. We've see many renovations and have seen what goes both right and wrong! We'll be here throughout the process to give advise and to support you where you may need it, even if its moral support. Read our blogs with some of our top tips for making a rennovation as pain free as possible.
FINAL SPACE
INSTALLATION
We can unbox all those gorgeous products and get everything into it's place.
Furthermore, those final finishing accessory touches really matter! A badly hung picture can be a real eye sore on a beautifully finished project.....especially if hung on an expensive wallpaper!! It really does pay to have someone there in person supervising those last bits and pieces with a handy man. Once we're finished we'll dispose of all packaging and can co-ordinate a cleaner.
PROJECT COMPLETION
& PHOTOGRAPHY
Documenting completed projects and inspiring future clients is an essential way for our business to grow. Therefore each project is only complete once we get professional pictures of the space.
We aim to complete this within a few weeks of all aspects of the installation and snags being completed and we'll require a minimum of 1 day access to complete this essential work. We'll likely bring a variety of props to swap out personal items and to accessorise spaces we may not have covered with your project. You'll also get the opportunity to purchase some of these items from us if any catch your eye! As a thank you we'll be leaving you with a little gift to enjoy in the space. Project completed!
We usually name each project after the road or the house, so to maintain client privacy we can (on request) change your project name to a pseudonym.
We accept projects and price them based on completing photography at the end for our portfolio and marketing purposes. If you do not wish pictures to be taken please indicate this when briefing as this may affect us taking on board the project, or we will adjust fees to reflect the loss of marketing material. Please read T&C's for more information.
If you would like to utalise these pictures for your own business we would split the cost of the photographer and charge for the time to set up the shoot. This cost can also be shared with contractors.
FINISH LINE &
SPACE ENJOYMENT
This will have been a long process with a lot or work involved to achieve great results. However this will have been a journey in investing in yourself, your well being, your home and your future. You now have a beautiful new space! Enjoy it!
Service price £65ph
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Charged in 15 minute increments.
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Minimum booking slot for site visits of half or full days.
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Price is per person if additional support is required.
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Additional travel costs may apply.
'Having worked at Harrods with some of the most premium brands in the world on commercial project I know what makes a space special.'
INTERIOR DESIGN & SUPPLY
If you think we could be the right fit for you, let’s talk and discover more, we’d love to hear about your project, its aspirations and challenges. We can then create a custom quote for you depending on what’s required. Please be aware that good design takes time and we only dedicate ourselves to a certain amount of projects a year. Therefore we select to work on full projects only and apply minimum expectations prior to consideration.
Impact of Covid
In the early days of 2020, our creative journey led us to craft a bar in the heart of London, where a resolute commitment to eco-consciousness took centre stage. Every element of this endeavour was meticulously curated from recycled, reclaimed, and vintage sources.
Yet, fate had its own plans, and the anticipated crescendo of opening night was never realised. The echoes of glasses clinking and laughter remained silent, a poignant reminder of the unforeseen challenges that defined that year..
Read about the project in our blog post, delving into the unyielding spirit that fueled our design journey, the dedication to eco-integrity, and the reflections on a venture that remained suspended in time.
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