Verdigris Living Interior design and Architecture – Kingston upon Thames, Richmond and Wimbledon area of South West London.

Design advice tailored to you

Welcome, and thank you for visiting Verdigris Living. My name is Natalia Christensen and I am a Interior Architect providing design advice for projects large and small.

Be Inspired

I am inspired by nature in terms of colour schemes and I use eco non-toxic paints, natural materials, upcycled/vintage furniture, eBay bargains wherever possible to achieve a design scheme that is timeless and fresh.

De-Clutter

We all struggle with having too much stuff and not enough storage. I can help by providing advice, systems and useful tips on how to deal with this to achieve a calm and ordered environment.

Add Indoor planting

Plants are vital for improving air quality indoors, improving concentration and productivity, relieving stress and anxiety and boosting mood. A combination of natural materials, plants and an organised space is my recipe for a space that is a joy to live in

Seize the opportunity to create a space uniquely yours!

Everybody deserves to come home to a beautiful indoor space full of life, be it large or small.

A tiny bedroom can deliver on colour, scale and texture given the right furniture and colour choices, lighting and attention to detail. Layers of interest and textures are what bring a larger space together.

Choosing to work with a designer adds value to your living space and personalises your experience. Expertly chosen furniture, colour combinations, lighting and flooring materials which complement the house and garden coupled with great structural indoor planting ensures your living space looks good throughout the year.

For my clients I always endeavour to create a sense of escape by working closely on design choices that have a personal resonance. It is only in the home that I can help you seize the opportunity to choose every element of your surroundings to perfectly harmonise with your personality and lifestyle.

Even if you have no particular knowledge of plants or what you want, after chatting with you for a short while and getting to know the way you use the space I get a understanding of where to take the design to deliver a space you will love spending time in for years to come.

BRONZE

15min, 1:1 consultation

£50

1-3 questions (for instance help choosing a paint colour or new piece of furniture) 15 min zoom call 1:1 meeting via zoom and follow up email.

SILVER

30min, 1:1 consultation

£150

Mini project - 1 room, 1 hr zoom 1:1 meeting design advice redecorating your space (including colour

scheme, carpet/rug, paint/wall paper colour, lighting, furniture, storage, soft

furnishings like cushions, artwork, curtains or blinds.)

GOLD

45min, 1:1 consultation

£295

This package is ideal for large, open plan multiple use spaces for instance Kitchen, dining and lounge areas where you would like to incorporate the garden or outside space (includes advice on colour scheme, colours, lighting, hard and soft furnishings) 1:1 advice, 1 hr zoom sessions

In order to create spaces which are at once interesting to be in and also soothe the soul I specialise in bringing the outdoors in.

This can be done in many ways. Maximising natural light, using one continuous material both indoors and out merges the two spaces. The use of mirrors to reflect natural light and vertical planting indoors are also excellent ways.

“I contacted Natalia for suggestions as to how to spruce up a slightly tired kitchen without blowing the budget, since we have longer-term ambitions to do a larger scale refurbishment. Natalia took into account the existing style and materials of the ktichen, as well as my desired colour pallete - a Provencal-type scheme with yellow and blue accents. Natalia was then able to suggest suitable colour scheme, as well as a solution to a nuisance space where an oven had previously been. The overall effect is excellent, and I'm really pleased with the space.”

Lucy, Oxford

“It was incredibly useful to go through design ideas with Natalia for our rear extension. She was able to understand our needs and translate this into a very practical design. After seeing our bathroom designs Natalia was able to spot that the toilet and cupboard positions were impractical and suggested we swap these. We are very happy with the finished layout. "

Becky, Kingston

“Natalia offered some support with out design plans when we were undergoing a house project. In particular she gave helpful advice relating to the kitchen, she has extensive experience in kitchens and so was able to spot any glaring problems and suggest solutions. Natalia was able to visualise the space and recognised that we needed to make the circulation space larger to allow for the dishwaher to drop down to open and for someone to be standing unloading it. We also discussed how we would use the space and she recommended swapping some of the cupboards for drawers. We weren't sure about the location of the sink and hob, which worktop and fridge to buy and how far the kitchen should extend and we were able to go through this with her to make sure it worked for us. Making these changes to the design and being able to talk it through, I felt reassured with our layout after our 30min meeting and confident to go ahead with the plans.”

Becky, Claygate

Bio

I have over ten years of design experience having worked in high end kitchen showrooms in Pimlico, Sloane Square and Kensington, LONDON. I gained a degree in Architecture and Interior Design from Westminster University after which I spent 4 years working as an Architectural Designer in professional practice at Tim Foster Architects. Most recently I managed the redevelopment of two properties and consulted on several others in South West London.