STUDIO
ABOUT CARINA
Home is a profoundly important space. As a designer I feel my strongest skill is creating spaces that feel authentic to my clients: I see my role as your experienced and knowledgeable collaborator, not as someone to impose a design or outcome. Sensitivity is essential to this work, and I have often been told by clients that I’ve understood and visualised for them what they couldn’t quite articulate.
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I founded Harford House in 2021 after gaining a following on social media for my decorating style. Before that I earned a first class degree from Christ’s College, Cambridge and then a PGCert from UCL before working as an early education teacher in London and Kenya. Nothing prepares you for managing a project like managing 31 small children.
FULL INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS
When working on a full interior design project, I emphasise really getting to know my clients’ visual language: figuring out both what brings you joy and what suits your space practically. Once the core of the designs are solidified with the client, I collaborate with architects, contractors and project managers to ensure the final interiors are the best they can be and finished to a high standard. I have developed an extensive network of interiors suppliers, craftspeople and antiques dealers to provide beautiful, sustainable furnishings for my projects.
All Harford House designs are rooted in sustainability and longevity, prioritising high-quality materials and construction from the insulation and flooring to the mattresses and lampshades.
For more details please do get in touch.
INDIVIDUAL ROOM DESIGN
This has been a wonderful service for renters, first-time buyers, or clients looking to just refresh a room or two. This approach allows clients to have all the design support they need when making interiors decisions while managing the majority of the project themselves.
The service includes an in-depth consultation followed by detailed design boards including paint colours, fabric schemes, lighting suggestions, furniture specification, joinery design, kitchen and bathroom planning, finishes recommendations and anything else you might need to create your ideal space.
I offer further support via follow-up calls and can provide trade discounts on high-value item (clients often save the cost of my fees - or more ! - through these discounts). Prices start at £600 per room.