Making awkward spaces work
Find better furniture arrangements for narrow rooms, bay windows, alcoves and spaces where nothing seems to fit. Work with the pieces you want to keep.
Layout exploration
A better layout.
A room that works.
Make an awkward room work harder, use the furniture you love or check your plans before renovating. I’ll find a layout that fits your life.
From £100 / room
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How I can help
Moving into a new home
Work out where your furniture will go and what sizes to buy, so you can settle in without expensive trial and error.
One room, several uses
Make space to work, relax or dine in the same room, with clear zones, useful storage and room to move between them.
Planning before you renovate
Test how your proposed floorplan will work before building begins. Resolve layout decisions early to help avoid wasted time, costly changes and stress.
How I plan your space
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Tell me about your room
Share measurements, photos and the furniture you want to keep. A questionnaire and kick-off call help me understand how you use the room and what needs to change.
Your kick-off call 
Your room
Let’s start with you.
- How do you use the room?
- What would you love to change?
- What would you like to keep?
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Explore the layout options
I’ll explore different arrangements, checking furniture sizes and space to move. We’ll discuss the proposed options and refine your preferred layout, with two revision rounds included.
Illustrative living room comparison: explore space for seating, work and storage before choosing your layout. -
Put your plan into practice
You’ll receive a handover document bringing together your final scaled 2D furniture layout, the options we explored and explanations of the recommended arrangement, with furniture size guidance and practical next steps. I’m available by email or WhatsApp if questions come up afterwards.
02 / Exploration
The options
we explored.Layout options & explanations
Severino Studio
Your room.
Your layout.
Your next steps.Layout planning
01 / Your brief & priorities
Handover document
02 / Options & exploration
03 / Recommended layout
04 / Explanations & practical notes03 / Your plan
Your agreed layout
Scaled 2D plan & furniture size guidance
Illustrative handover package: your plan, the options explored and the thinking behind the recommendation.
What clients say
“Took all the work out of my hands and fulfilled the brief in an efficient timescale.”
Dilly, London
Warm Living Room with Character“Lourdes offered a first class service and from the initial enquiry, she knew all the right questions to ask.”
Sue, Edinburgh
Contemporary Multi-Purpose Study“She helped my living room interior design and was always happy to review feedback and have discussions with me.”
Vanessa, Sheffield
A Cosy Living and Dining RoomWhat’s included in layout planning?
From £100 / room
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Looking for more than a layout?
Explore full room design
| Package detail | Layout planning |
|---|---|
| How we work | Online |
| Design brief & kick-off call | Questionnaire + kick-off call |
| Home measuring visit | You supply measurements |
| Design revisions Refine the design together | 2 revision rounds |
| Post-design support Ask questions by email or WhatsApp | Included |
| Scaled room layout options Find the arrangement that works best | Included |
| Furniture size guidance Know what fits before you buy | Included |
A few questions about layout planning
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What measurements do you need?
The room’s dimensions, doors and windows, and the position of fixed features such as radiators and fireplaces. Include measurements for furniture you want to keep. A clear hand-drawn sketch is fine.
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Can you work with my existing furniture?
Yes. Send photos and measurements for the pieces you want to keep, and I’ll work them into the options.
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Can you help with an awkward or open-plan room?
Yes. I can explore narrow rooms, bay windows, alcoves and open-plan spaces, including rooms that need to serve more than one purpose.
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Will I receive a shopping list or 3D visuals?
This package covers scaled 2D layouts and furniture size guidance. A sourced shopping list, decorative scheme and 3D visuals are part of full room design.
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How long does layout planning take?
Most single-room plans take one to two weeks once I have your measurements, photos and brief. I’ll confirm the timing before we begin.
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Can my builder use the plan?
The plan helps explain the intended arrangement. It isn’t a construction drawing, structural design or building-regulations submission. Detailed technical drawings would need to be agreed separately.
Let’s make your space work.
Get your estimateTell me about your room and what you’d like to change.