Your questions, answered plainly

Every project starts with our paid 2-hour design consultation. It’s a focused working session where we explore your goals, your space and how best to move forward. From there we shape a plan around your needs, whether that is a full renovation or furnishing a complete home.

Our 2-Hour Interior Design Consultation is £350 + VAT. It can take place in person or via Zoom, depending on your location and preference. You’ll come away with recommendations and a clearer sense of direction, though not a fully detailed room design. You can book online in a couple of minutes.

Fees depend on the scope, size and stage of your project, so we don’t publish a fixed price. After the initial consultation we send an estimate proposal setting out budget, timescale and design fee for the next stage. We also present a range of price options for furniture and finishes.

We work across London, including Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Dartmouth Park, Kentish Town, Queen’s Park, Kensal Rise, Notting Hill, South Kensington, Bayswater, Fulham and Brixton, as well as Harrow and Upminster in Essex. Consultations are also available by Zoom, and project co-ordination is confirmed by location.

Brief and estimate, concept mood boards, spatial planning, material and fabric samples, a fully itemised FF&E sourcing list, plans, elevations and joinery drawings, then procurement, project co-ordination, regular site visits, installation and final styling. 3D visuals are available too, and an additional fee may apply for those.

Your feedback is part of the process. If the first concept isn’t right, we work on a second draft based on what you tell us. Once a design has been agreed, further changes or amendments are chargeable, which keeps the project moving and the budget predictable for everyone.

No. Born & Bred Studio provides interior design services and is not a general contractor. We recommend trusted trades, and you contract with those suppliers directly. We can co-ordinate them on your behalf, communicate the design, and visit site regularly to make sure the design intent is realised.

Yes. We design around the pieces you love, from family heirlooms to vintage finds, and never assume your price range. Clients regularly mention that we offered expensive and cheaper options for similar items so they could stretch or constrain their budget as needed.

Yes, it’s one of our specialisms. We design nurseries, children’s bedrooms and playrooms that grow with your family: practical storage, durable materials and lots of personality. Our children’s rooms have featured in Living Etc and The New York Times, and children usually love being involved.

The studio was founded by Lisa Mettis, a true Londoner with a first-class degree from Central Saint Martins and a former career in fashion with top British retailers. Lisa and the Born & Bred team bring that trained eye for style, detail and trends to every home they design.

Yes. Our apartment at The Whiteley in Bayswater won Best Residential Apartment Over £1M at the SBID International Design Awards 2026. We have also been recognised by Houzz for Best in Design and Service for 12 consecutive years, and our work has appeared in Living Etc and The New York Times.

We reply to every enquiry within 48 hours. The quickest way to reach us is to book a consultation online, call 07732 605003, or email info@bornandbredstudio.com. For interior design enquiries, the contact form helps us understand your project before we speak.

We value your time and ours. If you need to reschedule or cancel your initial consultation or any scheduled appointment, please give us at least 24 hours’ notice. Get in touch as soon as you can and we’ll find another time that works for you.