Kitchen, Bathroom & Spatial Design
I help homeowners make better decisions about the parts of the home that are hardest to change later — layout, flow, materials and how spaces connect.
Whether you need fast and focused help with one design decision or a more complete kitchen, bathroom or extension design service, there’s a way to work together.
★★★★★ “The only designer who didn’t just do a direct kitchen replacement.”
— Guy, Forest Hill
Fast, Focused Services
Fast, focused help with one specific part of your project
Most popular
Online
Layout Review
£295
A focused online service to help you improve an awkward layout, test bigger reconfiguration ideas, or sense-check plans before committing to building work.
Send your floorplan / sketch
Receive 2 layout options
Delivered in 7 days
£295 fixed fee
2-Hour
Design Consultation
Virtual £275 | In-home £325
Focused one-to-one design advice for homeowners who want to talk through ideas, plans or next steps with an expert.
Online Colour &
Materials Direction
£185
A clear, cohesive palette for your space, so colours and finishes feel considered and work beautifully together.
Design Packages
For clients who want more complete design support for a kitchen, bathroom or extension project
Kitchen Design
£1,250
I help you nail the layout of your kitchen, shape the style of the joinery and worktops, and guide the details that make it feel high-end and a joy to be in — whatever supplier or maker you choose.
Bathroom Design
£950
I help you get the layout of your bathroom right and guide the technical and design decisions that take the stress out of creating a space that works brilliantly, feels robust and is genuinely restorative.
Extension Design
£1,250
I help you explore the options for your extension and get clear on the layout and flow before you commit to the build, so the finished space feels worth the spend.
★★★★★
“It was clear from the get go that Suellen really listens. She transformed a pokey kitchen and tiny bathroom into bright and light spaces that are a pleasure to use.”
— Kate, Ladywell
Kitchen Design
Independent kitchen design gives you a kitchen planned around how you live, not around maximising cabinetry.
Price: £1,250
What’s Included?
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A session to talk through your space, what’s not working, and what you want your kitchen to feel like day to day.
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A considered kitchen layout shaped around how you live, with attention to flow, function, storage and connection.
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A clear design direction for colours, finishes and materials, so the kitchen feels calm, considered and pulled together.
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Guidance on the wider feel of the space, including furniture and lighting where relevant, so the design works as a whole.
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Visuals to help you understand the design and feel confident in the overall direction before moving forward.
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A clear set of drawings and design information to help communicate the design and support the next phase of the project.
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A session to walk you through the design, answer questions, and make sure you feel clear on the next steps.
Detail Design & Sourcing
If you’d like to take the design further, Detail Design is available as an optional follow-on stage.
This phase develops the agreed design in more detail, refining selections and practical information so you can move into the build with more confidence.
Pricing available on request
“It was a pleasure working with Suellen. She really took the time to listen and came up with some great ideas. I loved being able to bounce ideas around with her and the 3D tool was invaluable.
I know without Suellen’s guidance I would have made mistakes – but instead I have the kitchen of my dreams!”
— Tara, Herne Hill
Bathroom Design
For bathrooms that feel calm, practical and beautifully resolved.
Price: £950
What’s Included?
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A session to talk through your space, what’s not working, and what you want the bathroom to feel like day to day.
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A bathroom layout developed with careful thought given to function, clearances, storage and how the room will work in everyday use.
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A simple, cohesive design direction for colours, finishes and materials, so the room feels calm, considered and pulled together.
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Guidance on the overall feel of the space, including style of bathroom fittings, tapware, lighting and key details where relevant.
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Visuals to help you sense-check the proportions and feel confident in the overall direction before moving forward.
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Design intent drawings and a clear summary document you can share with your builder or installer to support the next stage of the project.
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A session to walk you through the design, answer questions, and make sure you feel clear on the next steps.
Detail Design & Sourcing
If you’d like to take the design further, Detail Design is available as an optional follow-on stage.
This phase develops the agreed design in more detail, refining selections and practical information so you can move into the build with more confidence.
Pricing available on request
Thinking about an extension?
Extensions are high-stakes, they lock in layout, light and how your home flows day to day. I’ll resolve the internal plan and design intent so the new space feels seamless, then your architect or design-and-build team can take care of the technical drawings and approvals.
Extension Design
For extensions that feel natural, connected — and worth the spend.
Price: £1,250
What’s Included?
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A session to talk through your existing layout, what’s not working, and how you want to live in the space.
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A considered internal plan for the extension, with attention to zones, circulation, kitchen positioning, storage, sightlines and how the new space connects to the rest of the ground floor.
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High-level direction for finishes and materials where relevant, so the new space feels connected to the rest of your home.
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Guidance on the overall feel of the space, including furniture and lighting direction where relevant.
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Visuals to help you sense-check the layout, proportions and overall feel before moving into technical drawings and quotes.
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Design intent drawings and a summary document to help communicate the design and support the next stage of the project.
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A session to walk you through the design and next steps, so you feel clear on how the space should come together.
Detail Design & Sourcing
If you’d like to develop the design further, Detail Design is available as an optional follow-on stage.
This phase refines the agreed design in more detail and helps resolve the practical information needed to support implementation.
Pricing available on request
“Suellen is incredibly talented — she walked into our home and instantly saw how it could be reshaped into something more practical and stylish. She helped us design our new kitchen-dining extension space so it works seamlessly and delivers a real wow factor, all in a clever, cost-effective and sustainable way. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!”
— Paula, Brockley
Let’s get started
If you’re planning a kitchen, bathroom or extension project, book a free discovery call below. We’ll talk through your space and what you need help with, with a focus on creating something that works beautifully, feels considered and makes everyday life easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I specialise in the layout-critical parts of home renovation — kitchens, bathrooms and internal reconfigurations/extensions — where circulation, storage, natural light and day-to-day function need to be properly resolved.
I also design utility/laundry rooms, WCs and custom joinery, and can help untangle tricky furniture layouts where a room just isn’t working.
That said, I care deeply about how a home looks and feels. If you’re renovating more widely, I’m very happy to carry the design through into adjoining living spaces and bedrooms too, so everything feels cohesive and beautifully put together.
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I’m probably not the best fit for styling-only work — soft furnishings, accessory curation, or purely decorative makeovers where the layout stays as-is.
My work adds the most value when there’s a planning challenge to solve and you want the space to function better, not just look different. If you’re not sure where your project sits, a Design Consultation is the easiest way to sense-check.
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Yes — many clients come to me with early plans from an architect, design-and-build company or kitchen supplier and want to sense-check how the space will work in real life, and whether there’s a layout that would suit them better.
If the plans have strong foundations, I’ll develop them further. If not, I can propose alternative layout options once I understand how you want to use the space day to day.
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I design around how you actually live, and what you’re drawn to aesthetically — so the space works beautifully day to day and feels genuinely “you”.
My style is timeless, practical and warm — rooted in smart planning, natural materials and a calm, uplifting feel that suits the architecture of your home.
Most people are making a space work, rather than living in it as well as they could. I start by spotting what’s off — pinch points, awkward flow, missing storage, light that isn’t being used well — then resolve it with a plan that makes everyday life feel easier. From there, I bring the look and feel together with texture, considered colour and details that feel right for the home — and unmistakably you.
Choosing the right service
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Start with a Design Consultation if you want clarity, a second opinion, or help making decisions before you commit.
Choose Concept Design & Layout if you want the layout locked in, a clear overall direction, and drawings you can use to get like-for-like quotes.
Choose Detail Design & Sourcing if you’d like the design properly resolved in detail, with key items sourced for you — so you can purchase from a clear shopping list and move into the build with confidence.
What you’ll receive
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You’ll receive a written follow-up. After our session, I’ll send a Consultation Summary capturing the key recommendations, decisions discussed and practical next steps, so you can move forward without relying on memory or scattered notes.
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You’ll receive drawings you can get quotes from. You’ll get a dimensioned, annotated layout with supporting notes, a clear overall look-and-feel direction, and 3D visuals to sense-check proportions and sightlines. It’s designed to help you progress confidently and obtain like-for-like quotes.
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The Detail Design & Sourcing package includes Concept Design & Layout (layout + overall direction) and develops it into a more detailed, coordinated scheme — refining the layout where needed, resolving practical details, and pulling together key selections so the space feels cohesive and considered. You’ll receive a clear set of drawings plus a curated shopping list with links, so you can purchase confidently and brief your trades clearly.
Visuals and VR
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Yes. I design in 3D as standard, as it’s one of the best ways to test the layout and proportions as you design. I provide 3D visuals at the concept phase as well as detail design phase.
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Yes. I offer a VR walkthrough session as an optional add-on (£350). Using a Meta/Oculus headset, you’ll be able to step into the proposed design at true scale and walk through the space, which is incredibly helpful for sense-checking proportions, sightlines, clearances and how the layout will feel day to day.
The session is guided — we’ll talk through what you’re seeing, note any tweaks, and you’ll leave with much more confidence before you sign off key decisions.
Process, timing & money
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I’ll give you a clear timeline before we start. As a guide (depending on scope and availability):
Design Consultation: typically bookable within the next couple of weeks
Concept Design & Layout: often around 2–3 weeks from the measured visit
Detail Design & Sourcing: often around 3–6 weeks, depending on complexity and how quickly decisions are confirmed
If you have a deadline, let me know early and I’ll advise what’s realistic.
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Design Consultations are fixed-fee and are invoiced on the day of the consultation.
Concept and Detail Design are fixed-fee packages. A 50% deposit secures your project, with the balance invoiced on delivery of your design package.
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Yes. We’ll agree a realistic budget range early and I’ll guide decisions accordingly — flagging where choices will have the biggest impact on cost, and where it’s worth spending (or saving) for best value and longevity.
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Each package includes a set number of layout options/refinements (as listed in the package details). If you’d like to explore beyond what’s included, we can — and I’ll agree any additional time and cost with you before proceeding.
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Sometimes items arrive and they just don’t feel right, or they’re different to what you expected.
Design is collaborative, and it’s normal for preferences to evolve as the space comes together. I’ll help you sense-check alternatives and make practical swaps that keep the overall scheme cohesive. Where a change sits outside the agreed scope (or happens after items are ordered), I’ll let you know the impact on cost, lead times and programme before you proceed.
Working with your team
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Yes. I often work alongside an existing team. Your architect handles the architectural drawings and approvals; my focus is how the interior layout works and feels, and bringing the key decisions together so your build stays coherent.
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Yes. I’m happy to liaise with your builder and suppliers to keep everyone aligned on the design intent.
In Concept Design & Layout, this is typically limited to a short handover clarification (for example, one call or a short email round) to help them quote accurately.
In Detail Design & Sourcing, liaison is built in via the two included check-ins, where we can talk through drawings, answer key questions and keep decisions on track.
If you’d like further support during the build beyond what’s included, you can book an additional Design Consultation as an on-demand check-in.
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I don’t submit planning or building control applications directly.
If your project needs approvals, your architect/technician or design-and-build team would typically handle the technical drawings and submissions. My role is to develop the interior layout, spatial planning and design intent — and I’m happy to liaise with your team so the layout and key decisions are reflected accurately in the technical pack.
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Yes. I can advise on practical locations and lighting/electrical intent — particularly where it affects how the space functions. Final technical design, compliance and installation sit with your electrician.
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Yes, joinery and storage planning are a big part of my work. I can develop cabinetry layouts and elevations showing cabinetry detail, door swings and key dimensions (useful for joiners). Final technical construction details and manufacturing drawings sit with your kitchen company/joiner — and I’m happy to collaborate with them.
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Yes. I can recommend trades and suppliers where helpful. I’m happiest working with trades who value clear drawings, good communication and doing things properly.
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Yes. I hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and can share details on request.
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I’m qualified in both interior and garden design, with an Advanced Diploma of Interior Design (2003) and a Level 3 Diploma in Professional Garden Design.
I started my career in London on large-scale commercial fit-outs as a project collaboration specialist, then since 2020 I’ve specialised in residential space planning, bespoke kitchens, bathrooms, and extension-led reconfigurations — focusing on flow, storage, joinery planning, and the details that need to be right before you build.
Sourcing and purchasing
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Yes — Detail Design & Sourcing includes a curated set of selections and a shopping list with links for the visible finishes and fixtures — furniture, lighting, hardware and key surfaces. Your builder typically purchases the ‘behind-the-walls’ items and materials you won’t see.
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Usually, no. I provide a clear shopping list with links and suggested suppliers so you can purchase directly and stay in control of deliveries and spend. If you’d like more hands-on ordering support, we can discuss this separately depending on scope.
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Yes — where I have access to trade pricing. Supplier policies vary, and I’ll be transparent about pricing and the ordering route before you commit.
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I can advise on appliance sizes, placement and practical requirements so the layout works properly (clearances, door swings, ventilation and service routes).
Most clients prefer to choose appliances themselves (or through their kitchen supplier) based on budget and brand preference. If you’d like me to recommend shortlists for specific appliance types, we can add that in as an optional extra depending on scope.