What Is Interior Design Consultancy? (and How It Works at Room Service)
Not every project needs a full interior designer. Sometimes you don’t need someone to manage contractors, source every piece of furniture, or oversee deliveries. Sometimes you just need clarity.
That’s exactly where Interior Design Consultancy comes in — and it’s one of my most popular services at Room Service.
So, what is interior design consultancy?
Think of it as hiring a designer for their brain, rather than their hands. You get all the expertise, creative direction, and tailored solutions — without the full-service package.
It’s perfect if you:
Are moving into a new home and want to avoid costly mistakes
Have a tricky room layout and can’t quite see how to make it work
Want help pulling together colours, finishes, and furniture into a cohesive scheme
Love DIY or already have contractors, but want a clear design plan to follow
Are working with a tighter budget but still want professional input
In other words: it’s the shortcut to clarity.
What you get with a Room Service Consultancy
Every studio does consultancy differently — here’s what it means when you book it with me:
Layout plans → so you know exactly what fits and where it goes.
Mood boards + tailored colour palette → a creative direction you can actually visualise.
A detailed, shoppable sourcing list → furniture, lighting, rugs, curtains, accessories, all ready for you to click and order.
Paint & finishes guidance → the right tones for your space and light.
One round of refinements → because design is a conversation, not a one-shot deal.
You leave with a full design presentation — essentially a playbook for your project — so you can move forward with confidence.
Who is it best suited for?
Consultancy works brilliantly for people who like to be hands-on. If you enjoy shopping for your home but feel lost on where to start, this gives you the structure and direction.
It’s also ideal if you’re renting or working on a smaller space — you get the same design thinking as a large project, but scaled to fit your needs.
Why clients love it
The number one thing my consultancy clients say? “I wish I’d done this sooner.”
Because suddenly, the decision fatigue is gone. You stop second-guessing every purchase. You avoid the dreaded “sofa-that-doesn’t-fit” mistake. And instead of pinning inspiration endlessly, you have a clear, actionable plan.
A recent example
One client came to me stuck on her bathroom renovation. She had quotes from contractors, endless Pinterest boards, but no clear idea of how to pull it all together. After one consultancy session, she left with a layout plan, finishes palette, and sourcing list. Her contractor had clarity, she had direction, and the stress disappeared.
The takeaway
Interior Design Consultancy is proof that you don’t always need a full-service designer to make a big impact. Sometimes, a few hours of expertise and a tailored design plan can completely transform how you see your home.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or indecisive, this service is the fast-track to confidence.