Designed for Life

Based in Hitchin, Design at Five offers interior design services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, with digital design options available for clients further afield.

At the heart of Design at Five is the belief that your home should be a sanctuary, a place where you feel relaxed, calm and truly at ease. Every design considers both the big picture and the smallest details, ensuring your home works beautifully for you both aesthetically and practically. I guide you through this process with clear, attainable packages and a commitment to keeping everything straightforward and stress-free. Your personal style and lifestyle are always central to the design, resulting in a scheme you’ll genuinely look forward to coming home to each day.

My design approach reflects a desire to help you create a home you love, whatever your budget. You can choose from a full room design or support with a specific part of the design journey — just enough to get you started with confidence. Where possible, we’ll look at what can be repositioned or repurposed before introducing new pieces, and you can also benefit from my trade discounts across a wide range of suppliers and price points.

Sustainability is an important part of my ethos. Appointing an interior designer is, in itself, a sustainable choice because a well-considered design with longevity helps avoid costly and wasteful mistakes. Together, we’ll define your personal style and steer clear of short-lived trends, focusing instead on timeless, thoughtful design. When new items are needed, many mainstream retailers now offer eco-conscious options, proving that beautiful interiors don’t have to cost the earth.

What my customers say…..

Working with Caroline was an absolute pleasure. She listened to the sort of vibe we were looking to create on our guest floor, and then brought ideas that both fitted the brief but equally challenged us. All of which fitted with our joint passion of being environmentally friendly and sustainable. We have ended up with two gorgeous guest bedrooms that we are tempted to sleep in all the time! She did everything from designs, to ordering furniture, to dressing the room. Looking forward to our next opportunity to work with her again.

Stuart & Katie

Caroline helped us with redesigning my daughter’s ’tween’ bedroom. It needed updating from her childhood pink girlie room into something that would carry her into her teenage years. We were restrained by an awkward shape, limited space and built-in cupboards and I had no idea how to approach modernising it. Caroline offered a great suggestion of changing the layout that really unlocked the room. She put together some really inspiring mood boards and we talked over various design ideas and paint trends. I’m so grateful to Caroline for her input into Eva’s room - she absolutely loves it and is proud to show it off to her friends  (I am also rather envious!); her approachable manner, good eye and realistic outlook would be a huge help to anyone looking for some help with interior design.

Anna

I was really struggling from both a time and design perspective to pull together the next steps for my lounge and bathroom. I had plenty of ideas but couldn’t narrow them down to a theme to move forward with. Caroline helped me to step back and took me through a step by step process to nail down what it was I really wanted and provide a structured approach to achieving it. I’m so happy with the outcome and really love my new rooms!

Anne

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