F F & E & D E S I G N C O N S U L T A N C Y S E R V I C E S
Rachel has been providing FF&E Design and Design Consultancy Services to Interior Designers, Architects and Property Developers for residential & commercial projects for 15 years and is experienced at managing all aspects of the design process from concept to delivery. During this period she has worked on high end property developments, executive offices, private residences, schools, restaurants and hotels for and with award winning interior designers, architects and property developers.
Look & Feel Concept DesignWith a creative flair for innovative schemes and design solutions Rachel is adept at interpreting the requirements of a client in creating the initial look and feel and leading pitches to new clients.
In many cases Rachel can take on the initial interior designers concept proposed to a client and source and specify accordingly. |
FF&E Sourcing, furniture design, layouts, specifications & budgetingWith exceptional supplier, industry and artisan knowledge Rachel is well practised at sourcing furniture & fixtures, specifying in keeping with the initial concept. Whether it's interpreting an architect, interior designer or property developers concept, there will always be a clear thread, attention to detail & budget.
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Procurement & Project ManagementExperience of overseeing small teams and delegating, red penning CAD detail drawings & workshop drawings for interior design, bespoke joinery & furniture. Adept at liaising with clients, architects, surveyors and construction, whilst working to budget and overseeing installations. Rachel can add the finishing touches to a project with styling and dressing.
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Freelance FF&E & Design Consultancy
Rachel has been involved in the interior design and specifications for 4 residential property developments in Notting Hill for LXA working with Gebler Tooth Architects. A total of 17 bathrooms, 4 kitchens, 11 bedrooms, were completed liaising on spatial layouts, advising CAD technicians, producing concept and design presentations, schedules and specifications for all floor and wall finishes, joinery, lighting & small power and overall decorative schemes as well as liaising at on site meetings with architects, M&E, construction and project management.
Other works for LXA include the sourcing and designing of bespoke art for an Indian restaurant. The FF&E for a hotel in France. Furniture and finishes for the communal area of a college. |
Recent projects include the FF&E of the executive areas of an office, consisting of lobby, meeting rooms, boardroom, Chairman's office and lounge, cloakroom and bar for One Tailored Residences based in Dubai. Other work included budgeting for the FF&E for a substantial property in Holland Park and FF&E designs for a residential property in Dubai.
Other projects undertaken include liaising and pricing for the interior fittings & finishes for a property developer on the Wentworth Estate in Surrey. FF&E for a residential property in Devon for The Design Service Winchester. FF&E design specifications & concepts for two substantial properties for a Hampshire based builder & property developers. |