Portfolio

A selection of photos, starting with my Beckenham home, where my journey into interior design began.

More photos of projects I’ve worked on and current ongoing projects can all be viewed on my Instagram. 

‘My Beckenham home’ photos: Nick Smith Photography

This full re-design on a Putney family home was such a joyous project to work on. Fresh, yet relaxed and cosy. My Putney clients wanted a space to enjoy as a family along with their cute cat, but also a space which would work when having friends over. We are now working on their Primary bedroom and two offices.

I worked with my London clients on re-designing their sitting room, primary bedroom and bathroom. I am now working with them on wall colours, flooring and designs for their kitchen, hallway and landing and guest bedroom.

“…What struck us straight away was that Clare showed genuine excitement, interest and great vision around the possibilities. She was incredibly professional and thorough with her design approach. Clare always put us first. You could tell that the focus for her was about how to create a beautiful room for us, that we could live in day to day and that fitted with our tastes and style. And that's exactly what she delivered…’

My Prestbury clients took on a huge project of renovating their 1970s house inside and out and were panicked about how to actually fill the space. With busy jobs and children to look after, they struggled to find the time to trawl through all the various options out there. I was able to help them with their layout and furniture choices that would suit their new home, lifestyle and ultimately be unique to them.

“…Clare’s attention to detail, not only with the furniture choices, but the space planning was invaluable. She explained the reasons behind all the choices and totally understood our tastes. The whole process was so enjoyable and we cannot thank her enough.”

My Surrey clients wanted a cosy and relaxing lounge which would also have a touch of glamour for when they have drink parties. For the dining room they wanted that wow factor as they love to cook and entertain, but also wanted a space to enjoy a morning coffee with the papers or cosy nightcap to end the day.

“…Everything has been so well thought out, and all the pieces of furniture work so well together and complement the rooms. Our home finally feels warm, welcoming, stylish and unique. I would honestly never attempt to redecorate another room without using Clare’s expertise, she just takes our style and taste to another level.

Clare has an obvious passion and love for interior design and is also the loveliest person to welcome into your home.

We really couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Now we just need to get saving so Clare can work her magic on the rest of the house!”

My Cheshire clients wanted a practical kitchen space which was traditional in design with a modern touch.

“We had a fantastic experience with Clare. She spent a long time understanding what we were after and when she presented what she had come up with, we were blown away with how well she had understood us. It meant we now have a kitchen which is truly personal and unique to us, in a way we could never have imagined by ourselves. She was nothing less than a miracle worker, we would highly recommend.”

My Surrey clients brief was to have a light filled and relaxing country home.

“Clare Marie has done a stunning job of transforming our 'bland' country home into a work of art. The colours on the walls are exquisite, as is the furniture and other home items that Clare Marie chose. It was very easy for us as we received a spreadsheet in addition to images / mood boards that we just had to click on to order all the items - cushions, lights, sideboards, desks etc, it could not have been easier! It was also incredibly good value as a service, and Clare Marie left no stone unturned. We could not be happier with the service we received!! Thank you.”

My Beckenham clients had recently moved to the area after buying their family home. They could see the potential with the house, but it did not feel like home yet. It’s an absolute joy seeing how happy they are as a family living in it now. A full re-design was done for their sitting room and hallway and landings including window and floor treatments.

More photos from other rooms to follow shortly.

“We couldn’t be happier with Clare and her work. From the moment we met her we knew she had a passion for our project and we were all on the same page. She took the time to listen to our thoughts and capture our personalities and style perfectly with the end designs, drawings and products. We have gone on to use her for various rooms throughout our house and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. On top of that she is so friendly, happy and approachable. We’ve really enjoyed working with Clare and will continue to use her knowledge and guidance in the future. Thank you Clare!”

My London clients were looking to renovate their home, but were struggling with design choices and knowing where to begin. Starting with their sitting room we worked together over the years putting their design stamp on each room. It has been wonderful being able to bring their home to life and witness them growing and thriving within it. You’ll see a photo of a little thank you letter here from their daughter - couldn’t resist.

“…we are so impressed with Clare’s designs. They perfectly fit the briefs we gave her, provided us with ideas we would never have thought of and was a total re-imagining of the rooms and home through fresh eyes. She also challenged us a little to be more adventurous with our colours and textures, as we were stuck in a bit of a design rut! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Clare to anyone looking to for some help with interior design- in actual fact I've just recommended her to one of my best friends! Thank you Clare!”

My Beckenham clients wanted a romantic master bedroom and dressing room. By changing the flooring and wallpaper, adding bespoke furniture, antique lighting and mirrors, new plasterwork and panelling we transformed these rooms into a decadent master bedroom and dressing room.

“Clare is an incredibly talented interior designer. She totally tuned into what we were looking for and her designs surpassed anything we could have hoped for. She helped me source some beautiful antique pieces which added some lovely touches. She is so professional, friendly and helpful - I really enjoyed working with her and looked forward to our meetings. I would definitely recommend her services and will be using her again!”

My Beckenham clients with a family of six had just bought their first family home. They required a home that would fulfill their growing family needs from their love of books, storage requirements and making each room work hard for their needs. Along with bespoke carpentry and high street finds we were able to create rooms which would meet their aesthetic and function needs.

“Clare is just brilliant! We knew what we liked, but we were clueless on how to design and decorate. Clare listened very attentively to our wants, needs, likes and dislikes and fulfilled the brief perfectly. We loved every part of the plans she created for us. We were given mood boards, plans, furniture booklets and price lists for our rooms which has made the process so easy. Clare was super friendly, helpful and professional throughout. Thanks Clare.”

My Manchester clients wished for a more traditional design scheme suitable to the period of their home, but also suitable for modern life. A full re-decoration was done including all new furniture, lighting scheme, installing a fire and adding bespoke wardrobes.

Hearing my clients say how much they enjoy going to bed and waking up in a space they love means the world to me and we are now working on designs for their sitting room, dining room and hallway.

My Crystal Palace clients had remodelled parts of their 4 storey house when they bought it approx. 15 years ago. They have enjoyed bringing up a family in this home and now their children have moved on, they wanted to update and renovate certain rooms.  A full refurb was done to their three bathrooms, primary bedroom and hallway and landings.

“From our very first meeting we were super impressed with Clare. She got to know us quickly - our likes and dislikes - and yet was able to introduce us to things we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves to mix things up a bit. The mood boards and spreadsheets with costs and links to websites were excellent and we went with all her recommendations because they were spot on. She also recommended tradesmen who were great - very high quality and reliable. We are absolutely thrilled with the end result as it has transformed the whole feel and flow of the house because everything hangs together now. The bathrooms are fresh and airy and the hallway elegant. We are excited to see the last part come together - hanging the art work that Clare recommended for our hall and stairs. Thank you Clare!”