'LOVE YOUR HOME'
A premium interior design service that will transform your home from a practical but joyless family mess to a personality-packed, full-of-delight space you don’t just live in you thrive in
Because life is too short to be unhappy in your own home.
For the busy professionals, juggling the relentless demands of family life, and struggling to find a balance between functionality and style in their home.
It seems just like yesterday that the two of you moved into your first home, excited about your future together; ambitious for each others’ careers; optimistic for your shared dreams.
Change is the only constant in family life
Life has been changing steadily though, since your gorgeous kids made an appearance
In the years since you became parents somehow your home went from being a cozy love nest to a busy, overrun playground!
Change is the only constant in family life
Life has been changing steadily though, since your gorgeous kids made an appearance
- Jobs and lifestyles have morphed to accommodate new demands.
- Your home has expanded to cater to endless kiddie paraphernalia.
- Dinner parties at home have become more like giant playdates
- Shopping sprees are more likely to be for practical storage than a pretty new lamp.
- The colour white got banished from upholstery choices forever.
- Parents come over to stay a whole lot more
- TV room, spare bed and home office seem to be perpetually swapping places
- …the list goes on.
In the years since you became parents somehow your home went from being a cozy love nest to a busy, overrun playground!
This isn’t the home you thought you would have
Thing is you always believed your home would be a vibrant and eclectic space. Not ‘straight out of a magazine’ gorgeous but a space with character and charm, reflecting the joyful life journey you and your family have had.
Before kids, you managed just fine with your clever mashup of “IKEA/affordable smart furniture and one-off accent pieces”. With a little effort you used to be able to dress it up to look cheerful and fun. You loved having friends over and throwing impromptu bashes.
These days you actually feel a bit embarrassed about inviting anyone over.
You are clear it is time for a change
It's been a few years of seeing your home slide into “practical over pretty” terrain. You have decided that it is time to get out of this rut.
You are determined to make your home a more grown up, inviting space not dictated entirely by the needs of children. You want to entertain at home; put up art and accessories that bring joy; finally get the more expensive furniture you have held back on for fear the kids will damage it.
Most of all though you yearn for a home that feels more uniquely yours, an extension of your bright personality.
What you need is a trusted expert to guide you
The truth is this isn’t something you can do on your own. You both agree that it is time to spend a bit to spruce up your home, but a million decisions and changes would need to be made and you don’t really know where to start other than going on a pinterest frenzy. Despite a healthy budget you don’t feel confident to find suitably stylish options of furniture and accessories for all the spaces that need updating, or to pull a cohesive look together for each room.
You wish you had a trusted expert who could guide you in making decisions (without constantly second guessing yourself) and show you exactly how to make every part of your home both stylish and practical.
And who can weave your unique personality into every single design decision so that you don’t just feel happy in your home, you feel proud of it.
That trusted expert? You just found her.
Thing is you always believed your home would be a vibrant and eclectic space. Not ‘straight out of a magazine’ gorgeous but a space with character and charm, reflecting the joyful life journey you and your family have had.
Before kids, you managed just fine with your clever mashup of “IKEA/affordable smart furniture and one-off accent pieces”. With a little effort you used to be able to dress it up to look cheerful and fun. You loved having friends over and throwing impromptu bashes.
These days you actually feel a bit embarrassed about inviting anyone over.
You are clear it is time for a change
It's been a few years of seeing your home slide into “practical over pretty” terrain. You have decided that it is time to get out of this rut.
You are determined to make your home a more grown up, inviting space not dictated entirely by the needs of children. You want to entertain at home; put up art and accessories that bring joy; finally get the more expensive furniture you have held back on for fear the kids will damage it.
Most of all though you yearn for a home that feels more uniquely yours, an extension of your bright personality.
What you need is a trusted expert to guide you
The truth is this isn’t something you can do on your own. You both agree that it is time to spend a bit to spruce up your home, but a million decisions and changes would need to be made and you don’t really know where to start other than going on a pinterest frenzy. Despite a healthy budget you don’t feel confident to find suitably stylish options of furniture and accessories for all the spaces that need updating, or to pull a cohesive look together for each room.
You wish you had a trusted expert who could guide you in making decisions (without constantly second guessing yourself) and show you exactly how to make every part of your home both stylish and practical.
And who can weave your unique personality into every single design decision so that you don’t just feel happy in your home, you feel proud of it.
That trusted expert? You just found her.
‘LOVE YOUR HOME’ by Anita Mackenzie
Hi, I am Anita Mackenzie, interior designer and home stylist. I come armed with the experience of working on 70+ family homes, just like yours, across 4 countries. I currently design and style homes in both the UK and Singapore.
My signature package ‘LOVE YOUR HOME’ - is an empowering home revamp service that tackles the challenges of busy family life head on, while fiercely championing your need for an individual and joyful home.
Its intentionally structured process, honed over 6+ years of designing homes, helps banish the overwhelm by breaking down design tasks into manageable steps, one room at a time, at a pace that works around your schedules.
I provide expert guidance at every decision point, helping you feel reassured in the choices you make.
Together we will transform your home from a practical but joyless family mess to a personality-packed, full-of-delight space you don’t just live in you thrive in.
Create a home you love with my proven process
My design process is anchored in unearthing the hidden potential of Your Space, Your Style and Your Story.
My design process is anchored in unearthing the hidden potential of Your Space, Your Style and Your Story.
- Unlock your Space: a powerful “space planning” exercise that optimally zones each room, keeping in mind activities it is used for, people who use it, lighting and storage needs. Drawing up plans that make each space feel calmer and better purposed than ever before.
- Uncover your Style: a deep dive into your decor preferences and inspirations, to uncover colours, materials, and furniture that best express your unique style so that your home makes your heart sing for joy everyday.
- Unveil your Story: an evocative exploration of your memories and mementos, passions and pastimes helps incorporate your unique story into the design of your home, making it a reflection of your vibrant, eclectic personality.
When we allow our unique stories and histories to infuse the fabric of our homes, it ceases to be a collection of walls and objects. It instead takes on a tangible personality of its own, one that dreams, laughs and grows with us.
My process step-by-step
Here is how I take your home from hot mess to personality infused oasis
Stage 1: Diagnose
Stage 2: Design
Stage 3: Execute
Here is how I take your home from hot mess to personality infused oasis
Stage 1: Diagnose
- Measure up your home for you and everything you wish to retain in it.
- Understand your needs from each room in your home, what works and what needs improvement.
- Identify key pieces that will need to be sourced to cater to unmet needs.
- Decode your unique style and taste using a variety of proprietary techniques.
- Explore your stories to find creative expressions for your unique personality.
Stage 2: Design
- Floorplans & Elevations: Prepare and share plans demonstrating usage of space for various family activities. Help you navigate the tradeoffs and decisions to arrive at an optimised space plan.
- Moodboards: Prepare up to 3 moodboards for each room based on inputs from Stage 1. Each comprising an inspiring idea, colour scheme, material palette and statement pieces. Help you select a top choice.
- Curation: Curate a unique selection of furniture, fabrics, paint colours, art and accessories building on your chosen moodboard (including relevant pieces from what you already own).
- Visualisation: Help you visualise the final room via a photoshop mockup. Fine tune until optimised.
- Specify Source List: Finalise each of the pieces in your design and specify your source list.
Stage 3: Execute
- Purchase all items on your source list for you and keep you posted on item ETAs.
- Liaise with vendors to develop bespoke pieces as required. *
- Frame artwork if needed. *
- Organise and brief tradesmen (handyman, electrician, wall paperer, painter etc.) as needed
- Supervise installation of art, wall storage and wall lighting.
- Style and arrange key accessories (existing and new) to best effect, once all items are received and installed.
What you get from ‘LOVE YOUR HOME’
1. An organised, hardworking home
2. A home that brings you joy everyday
How much time does it take
On average 4 room design projects take between 4-6 months from start to finish.
What the service costs
This depends on the number of rooms in your home you would like help with. My experience is that a project covering 4 rooms, with living and dining being considered separate rooms, really unlocks the full value of my in-depth process. You in turn benefit from an impact that touches a significant cross section of your lives. The pricing for 4 room projects is as follows
Singapore : S$1500/rm or S6000 in total
London: £1000/rm or £4000 in total
I understand though that every home is different and your context and requirements maybe unique. So I would highly recommend getting on a call with me to discuss your specific requirements and obtain a customised quote.
If you are based outside of London or Bristol I offer a modified e-service at a reduced price. Do get in touch if you would like more information.
Next steps
Book your complimentary consultation at a time that works best for you.
You can also email me on [email protected] with details of the help you need.
I look forward to finding out more about you and talking through your requirements in more detail.
1. An organised, hardworking home
- A home set up for how you live taking into account all relevant family activities: playdates, homework, entertaining, hosting guests, working from home etc.
- Furniture layouts that immediately make your home feel bigger and allow you to use the space in ways you’d never thought you could
- Storage planning so your home has a designated space for everything
- Aesthetic wall storage set ups especially in children’s rooms and home offices.
- The ability to switch up your multitasking spaces quickly and simply - play date to entertaining, home office to guest room etc.
- Practical and child friendly recommendations on materials where needed
2. A home that brings you joy everyday
- A welcoming and stylish home that never feels overly staged.
- A vibrant and uplifting use of colour and pattern that cohesively pulls your home together.
- Striking visual moments using art, lighting and accent pieces (existing or new)
- Contemporary design, with the ability to stand the test of time.
- A space that you are comfortable and confident to host friends and family in, creating priceless memories for tomorrow.
- A home that celebrates what you love most - travel, culture, treasured possessions, art, hobbies, whatever that may be.
- An authentic reflection of you, your unique style and story
How much time does it take
On average 4 room design projects take between 4-6 months from start to finish.
What the service costs
This depends on the number of rooms in your home you would like help with. My experience is that a project covering 4 rooms, with living and dining being considered separate rooms, really unlocks the full value of my in-depth process. You in turn benefit from an impact that touches a significant cross section of your lives. The pricing for 4 room projects is as follows
Singapore : S$1500/rm or S6000 in total
London: £1000/rm or £4000 in total
I understand though that every home is different and your context and requirements maybe unique. So I would highly recommend getting on a call with me to discuss your specific requirements and obtain a customised quote.
If you are based outside of London or Bristol I offer a modified e-service at a reduced price. Do get in touch if you would like more information.
Next steps
Book your complimentary consultation at a time that works best for you.
You can also email me on [email protected] with details of the help you need.
I look forward to finding out more about you and talking through your requirements in more detail.
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