Chiswick Fairlawn Grove

One of my favourite projects, my client’s beautiful home required a modernised entrance, from the front gate to the front door. This included a front garden, storage for bicycles, a traditional, decorative wooden fence framing the property and in keeping with the architectural style of Bedford Park Once complete and a year later, my client engaged Ixia London for the second time, to update the large kitchen at the rear of the property and the living area, plus decorating the upstairs rooms and sourcing a carpet runner for the staircase.

Project Description

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Creative Process

My client's home is decorated in a calming palette of whites and is a serene and beautiful space. She was gently encouraged to add colour and we ventured into a palette of greens and soft pinks. Even adding a heavily patterned wallpaper to the master bedroom. The tiles selection for the front garden, step and into the hallway of the house were at centre of our design - purchased from the talented team at London Mosaic

Space Planning

The project evolved in two stages: first, redesigning the front garden with new tiling and storage for bins and bicycles; then, reconfiguring the ground floor, including the kitchen and living area.

To create a grander, more welcoming entrance hall, we explored multiple layout options in CAD, carefully considering both aesthetics and practicality. Working closely with the contractor, we assessed the benefits and costs of opening the hall to the living room—exploring ideas such as a glass partition before deciding to widen and extend the existing doorway. The upper section of the wall was replaced with antique glass, enhancing light flow while maintaining character. Detailed planning and visualisation helped my client confidently make this significant investment in their home.

Material Selection

High quality materials were always going to be important for such a beautiful home. The team at London Mosaic are specialists in the design and supply of Victorian floor tiles and contemporary geometric schemes. Their designs encompass the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods, including a range of contemporary patterns. London Mosaic It was important to my client that the tiles were not only in keeping but also of the highest quality. In the kitchen we selected beautiful, handmade tiles from The House of Hackney Endlessly inspired by the Victorian age, House of Hackney’s tiles remain faithful to the era. Their earthenware tiles are hand-crafted nineteenth century reproductions, encompassing Britain’s long history of decorative crafts, reflecting the Victorian tradition and celebrating their eternal muse, Mother Nature.

Colour Schemes

The colour palette for this project was soft, feminine, and naturally elegant. It was a truly enjoyable process, with wonderful client/designer alignment throughout—each new addition bringing excitement and delight! (and little whoops of joy!)

Furniture and Decor

This project included, two fitted wooden alcoves with drawers below, for either side of the fireplace, plus a bespoke wooden bench and fitted cushion. The bench was designed by Ixia London and built/installed by our friends at Fullerton Joinery Co

Lighting Design

Lighting specialists John Cullan provided the tiny but mighty joinery lights, beautifully illuminating the two alcoves either side of the fireplace, providing a wonderful ambience in the evening. We have used these tiny light fixtures in many projects, "The Minim" is a precision-engineered miniature LED joinery light. It is a shelf light can be used for recessed task and display lighting suitable for under-shelf lighting and in this case - bespoke cabinetry.

Execution and Installation

One of the more complex aspects of this project was the supply and installation of three large sliding glass doors at the rear of the property. Having worked with Maxlight before, I knew their expertise would be invaluable. Their wide range of frame colours, custom finishes, and glass options allowed us to achieve a design that was both functional and visually striking. We worked to a tight schedule which was managed by Ixia London.

Quality Control

By collaborating with trusted professionals, reliable suppliers, and a skilled team of contractors, we successfully completed the work while our client enjoyed a holiday in Cornwall. Clear communication and their confidence in us ensured everything ran smoothly and efficiently.

Project Unveiling

This project was a pleasure, and it was rewarding to see my client and her family so happy with the result. We have stayed in touch, which is a testament to the positive experience we shared throughout the process. Here is her review: "Kirsty is truly amazing at what she does. She really brought to life my vision for the garden & home and made it one hundred times better. She listened to what I thought would work and steered me to a better place!! Full of ideas, always executed with great taste I could not have managed without her. She thought of every last detail, sought out brilliant supplies and researched them meticulously. She was a great negotiator too and always got more value than I was expecting. Nothing was too much trouble, and she always found creative solutions to any unforeseen issues that arose as the garden progressed. I am super pleased with the end result and would not hesitate to use Kirsty again."

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Holly Noteboom Griffin

The brief: take a small, oddly shaped room and transform it from a baby’s nursery to a beautiful, comfortable and functional guest space. Not only did Kirsty meet the brief, but she far surpassed our expectations. She cleverly designed a wall of bespoke cabinetry around a king size bed that took into account storage space for suitcases, personal items, nooks for reading lights and charging points - all while not making guests feel as though they are sleeping in a cave. It was a challenging project given the space limitations. In addition to creating an exceptionally functional space, Kirsty gave incredible attention to design details. From hidden storage space for sweets (for midnight feasts!), to door pulls, to intricate cabinet detailing, Kirsty thought of it all. Our guests feel as though they are staying in a very special place. The best part of the project - working with Kirsty! She is absolutely wonderful and we cannot recommend her enough.

Lindsay Barry

Kirsty is just super. She's very friendly, creative, practical and professional. She thinks outside the box about design and budget and really cares about working as a team with her clients to deliver them the results they want. Thanks to Kirsty, I have a beautiful and functional kitchen bathroom - little decisions like encouraging me to tile behind the toilet rather than wallpaper (because it is a high traffic room and used by young boys!) - will make cleaning easier, and less chance to ruin the expensive wallpaper elsewhere! Thank you! I've recommended Kirsty to my friends already.

Berks MumontheRun

We had the great pleasure of working with IXIA London on our recent home renovation and I can honestly say it was such a positive experience from start to finish. Kirsty and her extended team not only listened carefully to our vision, but brought it to reality after we had been mulling over ideas for far too long. Kirsty’s attention to detail, unfaltering energy and open mindset, drove the process forward at a pace that we needed to make it all happen! She can multi-task like the best of them and does an amazing job of shielding the client from all the numerous challenges that comes from procurement and managing trades! She fully respected and complemented our style preferences and we can’t underestimate how she also managed to balance out aesthetics with practicality within all her recommendations, not an easy combo to find. What we appreciated most, was her ability to manage the entire project seamlessly. She has a highly effective way of liaising with contractors and suppliers and maintains open communication throughout the process. From quality issues with procured items, to delays with deliveries (always the case!), we can’t think of anyone who can manage that more successfully and with such confidence. Our home now feels like a true reflection of who we are, but with the carefully thought through aesthetic finesse of IXIA London.

Cat Marshall

Kirsty and I have collaborated on a number of projects. With Kirsty providing exceptional designs and myself creating the bespoke carpentry pieces. From bespoke bars to full feature shelving walls, Kirsty’s creativity, attention to detail and exceptional colour palette really brought Marshall Bespoke Furniture to life and provided the finishing touches to the customers homes. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Kirsty again; or recommend her to anyone looking for an Interior Designer. Catriona Marshall (on behalf of Gavin Marshall) Marshall Bespoke Furniture

simon Gill

We worked with Kirsty as architects and had a fantastic experience. She was incredibly enthusiastic, very professional and brought her excellent taste to the project, knowing exactly how to make the spaces come alive. Most of all, she is a delight to work with - every meeting is a joy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone planning to create interiors for a new house or revivify their current one. Simon Gill, Simon Gill Architects.

Nadia Taseer

I've worked with Kirsty on quite a few projects and it has been a pleasure. Kirsty is super talented, friendly and really listens to what the client wants. Her ideas are amazing and the end result is always fantastic ! Nadia

West ResDev

Our experience with the Ixia team was nothing short of exceptional. From the initial consultation to the final touches, Ixia's dedication to understanding our clients vision and turning it into a reality was brilliant. The team maintained open communication throughout the project, valuing our input and ensuring that every decision aligned with the clients preferences. Their professionalism, coupled with a genuine passion for their craft, made the entire process both seamless and enjoyable. It's with great confidence that we recommend Ixia to anyone in search of a design company that goes above and beyond. Their ability to bring visions to life is unparalleled, and their unwavering dedication to their clients' satisfaction sets them apart. Hamptons.

Joanna Sheward

It’s always a pleasure to work with Kirsty - would highly recommend. Super professional, responsive & friendly too. A fantastic experience from start to finish!

Katie Sparrow

Highly recommend Kirsty's interior design service. She is professional, friendly, responsive, flexible, and incredibly passionate about what she does. She created mood boards based on our feedback and preferences, and sourced over 100 items for our bedroom and en-suite bathroom which were clearly presented in an Excel spreadsheet. Due to her amazing trade discounts, her interior design service really does pay for itself!! Her positive 'can-do' attitude is amazing, and she is truly client-led in the way that she works and can take the lead on your project to whatever extent works best for you. You won't regret working with Kirsty!

ELizabeth Bell

There are designers who bring wonderful creative ideas, there are project managers who get work done to time, quality and budget, there are lovely people who build their client’s confidence with empathy and sensitivity - but people who can do all three are rare indeed. Kirsty demonstrated all these qualities and many more (fair pricing, attention to detail, great colleagues) whilst helping me transform some rather tired rooms into a bright stylish home, full of light and colour. I am delighted to recommend Kirsty and Ixia - both the outcome and the process were an absolute pleasure.