Working with an interior designer brings clarity to complex decisions. Rather than focusing on individual items, the role is to consider space, proportion, materiality and use as a cohesive whole — shaping how a home is experienced over time.

At Another Shade, architecture and decoration are considered together. Early involvement allows spatial decisions, materials and detailing to be resolved with intent, avoiding piecemeal outcomes and unnecessary revisions later in the process. The result is a more coherent, enduring interior.

Many homeowners discover that what appears straightforward when approached independently — often guided by images or isolated decisions — can become challenging once translated into reality. Choices that look convincing on screen may prove impractical, costly to adjust, or difficult to undo once built. Involving a designer early helps reduce this risk, ensuring decisions are made with foresight, coordination and long-term use in mind.

We works on residential and selected hospitality projects, typically where there is scope for thoughtful spatial planning, material consideration and a collaborative process.

Each project is undertaken with care and intention, focusing on areas where the studio can add real value through clarity, judgement and considered design.

The design process is collaborative, but guided. Clients are involved at key stages to inform direction and decision-making, while benefiting from clear judgement and professional oversight.

The aim is to provide clarity rather than an excess of options, ensuring decisions feel considered rather than negotiated.

For small-scale residential works, such as straightforward extensions or loft conversions, Another Shade can assist with planning applications where appropriate as part of a wider design scope.

For more complex projects, the studio collaborates with experienced architects, ensuring the appropriate level of expertise is applied at each stage.

Depending on the project, the studio can draw on an established network of architects, structural engineers, builders and specialist makers, collaborating where additional expertise is required.

The level of involvement is guided by the scope, complexity and needs of each project.

Where applicable, the studio has access to trade pricing through suppliers and makers. Any discounts received are passed on to the client transparently, with sourcing and specification handled as part of the design service.

Availability of trade pricing varies depending on supplier, scope and order value.

The level of involvement is guided by the scope, complexity and needs of each project.