The Interior Design Service

  • Elegant living room interior with a chandelier, gray armchair, round wall mirror, marble fireplace, and decorative items like a vase with branches and framed pictures.

    Why should I hire a designer?

    Interiors can be overwhelming and it can take considerable time and knowledge to successfully bring a scheme together, find the right resources, and choose pieces that will work.

    A designer sees the bigger picture and has the knowledge and experience to help you avoid costly mistakes, hours of endless research or the possibility of a final result that is not functional or has fallen short of the design vision you had imagined.

  • Cozy interior corner with a red patterned chair, black floor lamp, framed wall art, and wooden box holding bird sculpture.

    How much does it cost to work with you?

    Fees depend on the specific needs of each project. Sometimes I am involved at the discovery phase which is based on an hourly rate either in-person or where suitable, a consultation can also be done virtually.

    A full interior design service includes in-person consultations, site visits, design plans and details and furniture procurement to provide design direction and resources for you. Design work is billed at an hourly rate or an agreed project fee upon commission, depending on the scale of the work involved.

  • Elegant living room interior with dark armchair draped in a fur blanket, a furry stool, ornate floor lamp, wire side table with an orchid, and large windows offering natural light.

    Reimagining a space — how does it work?

    At the initial consultation, we will discuss the creative vision for your space and I discover the style that tells your story. As a designer, I want to gently push your boundaries and introduce you to ideas and choices that are individual and personal to you.

    I firmly believe that the design process should strike a balance between respecting your taste, exploring new ideas and creating a beautiful home that is inherently unique to you.

    I will work with you every step of the way to ensure that every aspect of your space is carefully considered, resulting in an interior that evokes a sense of being… a feeling of calm and restfulness.

Modern interior with yellow armchair against a purple wall, featuring a wooden side table with books and a green candle, and a decorative vase on the window sill.

Colour Consultations

An understanding of colour by considering how natural and artificial light influence colour perception and the interaction of colour with design is crucial for impactful interiors. Over the years I've honed my knowledge of the subtle nuances of paint tones and colour dynamics in interiors to enhance the aesthetic appeal and finctionality of a space. Colour Consultations start from €150 for a 1-hour, in-home consultation and a 2-hour Colour Consulation covering up to 4 room costs €250. Subsequent hours are charged at an hourly rate.

Online Consultations

Online consultations typically last an hour and are done at a time convenient to you. They work best when photos of your project including full details of your space and any ideas for colour or design are sent in advance of a call. Online consulataions are invoiced at an hourly rate of €100 ex VAT.

If you’d like to organise a consultation, please email me with your phone number from here to arrange a meeting.

African mask sculpture on windowsill, decorative table with lamp, stone wall

“I WISH I had contacted Carla months ago, it would have SAVED ME so much time and energy.”

Sinéad, Galway

“Carla worked with us from the construction stage (of our renovation) right through to the final decoration. Her INSIGHT and VISION turned a small dark bungalow into a bright vibrant home.”

Mark, Dublin