Interior Design Services
Barkerdesign offers a considered range of interior architecture services for period and character homes across Kent and East Sussex. Our work is guided by how you live and the integrity of your building, combining spatial clarity with disciplined design thinking.
Whether undertaking a full renovation, a considered refurbishment, or seeking direction at a key stage, we provide measured design leadership to support confident decisions.Explore the services below to determine the appropriate level of involvement for your project, or book a discovery session to find the right starting point.
LEVEL 1: FULL INTERIOR DESIGN
Overview
A comprehensive interior architecture service led from concept through to completion. Design, budget and delivery are coordinated under one structure to ensure clarity, accountability and a calm, well-managed process.
Who It’s For
Multi-room renovations and whole-house refurbishments where clients want clear design leadership across both strategy and implementation.
What’s Included
- Detailed brief development and spatial planning
- Interior concept, finishes, lighting and bespoke joinery design
- Furniture and furnishing specification
- Coordination with contractors and specialist trades
- Budget oversight and programme alignment
- Procurement management
- Ongoing design leadership through delivery
Investment Guidance
We primarily undertake multi-room and whole-house renovations, with fees reflecting the scale, complexity and level of architectural involvement required. As a guide, construction budgets typically sit within a mid to high-end residential range (£1,700 – £2,300 per sqm). An indicative design fee range is discussed during the initial consultation to provide early clarity prior to formal scope definition.
Level 2: Consultancy
Overview
A strategic interior architecture consultancy offering targeted design direction at key decision points, without full project management.
Who It’s For
Hands-on clients who want professional judgement to inform critical decisions without engaging a full design and implementation service. Also suitable where architects or contractors are appointed but interior strategy requires refinement.
What’s Included
- Review of architectural plans and layouts
- Spatial and circulation critique
- Kitchen, bathroom and joinery refinement
- Lighting and material specification guidance
- Proportion and hierarchy review
- Sense-checking contractor proposals
- Targeted sourcing and selection support
- Written summary with clear next steps
Investment Guidance
Consultancy is available hourly, or in blocks of 10 hours (recommended for continuity). Fees are agreed in advance once scope is defined.
Level 3: Spatial Planning
Overview
A focused architectural planning service addressing how your home functions day to day — refining layout, flow and proportion before committing to detailed design or building works.
Who It’s For
Projects at an early stage where layout, circulation and spatial clarity are the primary challenges.
What’s Included
- Layout options with considered circulation strategies
- Function-led planning grounded in real family life
- Resolution of under-utilised or awkward spaces
- Proportion and zoning review to improve spatial balance
- Clear direction before progressing to detailed design or construction
Investment Guidance
Fees are shaped by scale and complexity. As a guide, ground floor spatial planning typically starts from £1,800.
LEVEL 4: DESIGN FIX
Overview
A focused consultation to resolve a specific design question, room or decision point with clarity and confidence.
Who It’s For
Clients seeking expert input without ongoing involvement.
What’s Included
- Sense-checking a design direction
- Reviewing layouts or proposals
- Resolving a key decision
- Bringing cohesion to a single space
Investment Guidance
Design Fix is offered as a fixed fee of £395 for a two-hour consultation, held in person within a 12-mile radius of Tunbridge Wells or via Zoom.