WE WORK WITH HOMES
THAT HAVE STORIES.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOURS.
TIMELESS THOUGHTS FOR TIMELESS HOMES
Do you feel the seasons? Your house definitely does. The damp in winter, the heat in summer. The door that sticks when the wood swells, and that gutter that always seems to get blocked with autumn leaves. Every decision made in an old house matters. Inside and out. A wall repainted, a joinery detail altered: each change, however small, shifts the feel. Therefore, we can't chase trends, search for the latest 'must have' object, or compare ourselves to the neighbours. We must look to the house as the answer.
Designing for houses with memories means balancing comfort with character, keeping the modern workings discreet and the old bones visible. The house is both safe haven, living archive and cabinet of curiosities. The aim is not to make your house look new, but to let its age feel intentional: to preserve the patina and its spirit.
Not every wall needs moving; not every tradition needs breaking. We do what is right for the house, and sometimes the transformations most needed are the quietest. So, if you’re here because you’ve tried rearranging the room sixteen times, bought more things that solved nothing, and are wondering whether you need a designer, a builder or a minor miracle; please read on.
A MAP FOR YOUR HOUSE
CONSULTATIONS
CONCEPT DESIGN
Studio Wallander is design-first by intention because all good design starts with a plan. No quick fixes or borrowed styles. A house benefits from a clear direction before anyone gets the hammer out, and below you will find the map of ideas that establishes the foundation. The work here is the thinking, centred on the house's identity: function, layouts, materials, light and colours, all allowing the character of your house to shine. Clarity through concept makes the choices that follow grounded rather than improvised. The Parlour Consultation and The Drawing Room Reading both provide exploratory and considered insights, whichever level of support you require.
⬦If you need direction and fresh input on any issues, The Parlour Consultation allows you to calmly talk through ideas and angles. We identify and analyse the challenges, and then explore solutions, both to general quirks and specific problems, which you can then act on in your own time. No space is too small, no problem too particular.
⬦If your project calls for more, you can either go via The Parlour Consultation or move straight into concept design: The Drawing Room Reading, where drawings, layouts and colour schemes help bring the whole project into focus. Included with the Drawing Room are unique maquettes, which are unlike anything you would find in a more standard design process. They are similar to stage set boxes, showing scale, proportions and the spatial intent of your space. Just as with The Parlour Consultation, you will be free to put the designs into practice without pressure.
THE PARLOUR CONSULTATION
THE DRAWING ROOM READING
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THE PARLOUR
THE DRAWING ROOM
A set of practical ideas suitable for your house, which can be brought to life independently or built upon by moving onto The Drawing Room Reading.
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A complete concept design plan, tailor-made for your house, with detailed and heritage-aware guidance, ready to be carried through at your own pace.
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Whichever path you choose, the house will benefit from the care and consideration behind your choice.
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At the end, you will have a clear way forward.
Informed, practical, and ready to guide your next steps.
INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
THE PARLOUR
THE PARLOUR
A CONVERSATION OF CURIOSITIES AND COLOUR
The Parlour is a 90-minute, in-depth consultation in which you can discuss any issues or questions that you have in regard to your house, be it layout, colour choices or making modern life sit more comfortably within your period home. This consultation is a perfect opportunity if you are not ready to move into full re-design, but need to discuss something in particular that is holding you back. Equally, if you are wanting to explore new ideas, simply have a sounding board for your house-thoughts, and to acquire momentum, we can talk about anything you’d like relating to design.
The following is included in The Parlour:
⬦A 90-minute consultation via Zoom, focused entirely on your needs and your house.
⬦A house questionnaire beforehand, where you have the opportunity to give all necessary information, share your thoughts, needs and wishes for the space.
⬦Direction on colour, layout, and period-appropriate features, and tailored recommendations you can act on straight away.
⬦A comprehensive write-up of the discussion, so you have a practical record and next steps.
Cost: £245 Christmas Edition until 23rd December (includes colour scheme for one room)
Standard price £345
Payment for The Parlour is due in full upon booking.
Please note that this service is not suitable should you need a full concept design.
In such a case, The Drawing Room will be a better option.
THE DRAWING ROOM
MAQUETTE GUIDE
Every Drawing Room project includes maquettes (3D drawings), which bring your design to life.
There are two levels available:
⬦Block Maquette – a white on white, structured 3D plan that sets out the scheme. This is included as standard in the Drawing Room price.
⬦Concept Maquette – a more detailed, coloured version, useful for complex layouts or where extra clarity or visuals are needed.
You can view the full guide on the maquette page. ↠
THE DRAWING ROOM
A READING OF CHARACTER AND USE
The Drawing Room is the right offering for you if you need a comprehensive document with details of your design scheme, colours, layouts and how to proceed. It will give you a complete design and colour plan with you, your home, and its history in mind.
It is ideal if you do not wish to work under time pressure, or want a map to stake out your next steps, as well as the vision. The maquettes included are invaluable when envisaging the space.
The Drawing Room includes:
⬦A detailed House Questionnaire, giving you the opportunity to outline the history of your house, highlight any quirks or issues, and share what you envisage for the space.
⬦A 90-minute working session on Zoom, focused on the space and your goals.
⬦A visual reference board: a curated set of images and textures that capture the intended atmosphere and direction of the space.
It serves as a reference point for the design concept as a whole.
⬦2 furniture layouts in 2D form
⬦2 colour schemes detailing exact colours and paint finishes, as well as any relevant wallpaper suggestions.
⬦ Block maquettes - unique 3D room studies, akin to a stage set box, to show layout and atmosphere. Full maquette guide ↠
⬦Details of any other design aspects, such as window treatments, any relevant soft furnishings, and lighting.
⬦Suggestions of potential joinery or other bespoke elements.
⬦Furniture suggestions and details of where to obtain such pieces. This may include carefully chosen contemporary items of suitable aesthetic alongside antique pieces.
⬦One revision
⬦14 days email support (starting on the day of delivery of the presentation document), capped at four hours in total.
The Drawing Room is delivered as a curated digital presentation, tailored to your specific home and needs, enabling ease of reference for future use.
Cost: from £1,040-1,190* depending on Maquette level
The Drawing Room is payable in two instalments: the first on booking,
the second before presentation production.
*Larger and more complex full floor or house projects will be priced individually.
These services cover consultations and concept only. Further design work is available by agreement. Implementation, procurement and project management are not provided.
DOLL'S HOUSE
FULL 3D MODELS
Once layouts and colours have been decided, there is no better way to see your space in advance than through a bespoke 3D model. These complex and detailed Doll’s Houses bring every element to life before a single brushstroke or purchase is made, allowing you to experience the scale, light, and atmosphere with high level realism.
They also make exceptional keepsakes or gifts, delivered in a curated and beautiful digital format, ready to present.
Available as a stand-alone product or following a Parlour or Drawing Room consultation.
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DRAWING ROOM PRESENTATION ➙
MAQUETTE GUIDE AND FLOOR PLANS ➙
Please note - concept maquettes and full 3D models are priced separately.