SERVICES

Interior Design & Project Management

Elizabeth Bee offers a comprehensive interior design and project management service for residential properties across Sussex, Kent, London and the South East.

From the renovation of a period or listed property to an extension, new kitchen or complete redesign of a home, Elizabeth can oversee every stage of a project. Her approach combines thoughtful interior design with the practical experience required to bring complex projects successfully from initial ideas through to completion.

Services can be tailored to suit each project, from design consultancy and individual rooms to complete renovations involving planning, Listed Building Consent, contractors, bespoke joinery, furniture and final installation.

Interior Design

Every project begins with understanding the property, the people who live there and how the spaces need to work.

Elizabeth develops a considered design that responds to the architecture and character of the building while reflecting the client's individual style. This can include space planning, furniture layouts, colour schemes, lighting, flooring, finishes, fabrics, window treatments, furniture, artwork and accessories.

For period and country properties in particular, the aim is to create interiors that feel naturally connected to the building rather than imposed upon it , retaining character while making the house comfortable and relevant for contemporary living.

Renovations & Extensions

Elizabeth works on renovations ranging from individual rooms to extensive whole-house projects, including extensions, structural alterations, kitchens, bathrooms and the reconfiguration of existing spaces.

Working alongside architects, structural engineers, contractors and specialist trades, Elizabeth can help develop the project from its earliest stages. Considering the interior at the same time as the architectural plans helps ensure that room proportions, layouts, lighting, joinery, furniture and practical requirements work together from the outset.

This integrated approach is particularly valuable for larger renovations, where decisions made during the architectural and construction stages have a significant impact on the finished interior.

Planning & Listed Building Consent

Period and listed properties often require a particularly considered approach to alteration and renovation.

Where a project requires planning permission or Listed Building Consent (LBC), Elizabeth can work alongside architects, planning consultants and conservation specialists to develop proposals that respect the historic character and architectural significance of the property while meeting the needs of modern family life.

This may include proposed extensions and alterations, changes to internal layouts, kitchens and bathrooms, architectural details, materials, lighting and bespoke joinery.

Elizabeth can help coordinate the design information required for an application and work with the relevant professional team throughout the process.

Project Management

For clients undertaking a larger renovation, Elizabeth offers project management from the design stages through to installation and completion.

She works closely with architects, contractors, craftspeople, suppliers and specialist trades to coordinate the many elements involved in delivering an interior.

This can include obtaining quotations, liaising with contractors and suppliers, coordinating schedules, monitoring progress, resolving design decisions as work progresses and overseeing the installation of furniture, lighting, window treatments and finishing details.

Having one consistent design vision throughout the project helps ensure that architectural decisions, construction and interiors come together as a cohesive whole.

Kitchens, Bathrooms & Bespoke Joinery

Kitchens, bathrooms and fitted joinery are designed specifically for the property and the way each client lives.

Elizabeth can develop layouts, cabinetry, finishes, worktops, sanitaryware, hardware, lighting and architectural details, working with specialist makers and craftspeople to create individual solutions.

Bespoke joinery can include libraries, media cabinetry, wardrobes, dressing rooms, boot rooms, window seats, storage, shelving and freestanding pieces.

For period properties, careful consideration is given to proportion, materials and detailing so that new elements sit comfortably alongside the existing architecture.

Bespoke Furniture

When the right piece cannot be found, Elizabeth can design furniture specifically for a room.

Working with skilled cabinetmakers, upholsterers and specialist craftspeople, bespoke pieces can be created to achieve the correct scale, proportion, material and finish for the space.

This might include dining tables, consoles, occasional tables, upholstered furniture, headboards, cabinetry or one-off pieces designed for a particular location within the home.

Bespoke furniture also provides an opportunity to introduce something genuinely individual — a piece designed for both the house and the people who live there.

Furniture, Lighting & Soft Furnishings

Elizabeth sources furniture, antiques, contemporary pieces, lighting, fabrics, rugs, artwork and accessories to create interiors that feel layered and personal.

New and bespoke pieces can be combined with existing furniture and possessions, allowing a home to evolve naturally rather than feeling newly furnished all at once.

Curtains, blinds, upholstery and other soft furnishings are designed and made by specialist makers, with fabrics, trims and finishes selected as part of the wider interior scheme.

From Concept to Completion

Some clients come to Elizabeth for help with a particular room or design decision; others require a complete service for the renovation and furnishing of an entire property.

The level of involvement is tailored accordingly.

For full-service projects, Elizabeth can take the interior from the initial concept and space planning through architectural coordination, specifications, bespoke design, sourcing and project management to final installation and styling.

The result is a home that feels coherent, considered and individual — balancing the character of the property with the practicalities of everyday life.

Discuss Your Project

If you are planning a renovation, extension or interior design project in Sussex, Kent, London or the South East, please get in touch to discuss your property and how Elizabeth can help.