Interiors by home type
Independent House Interiors
Interiors for homes you own from the ground up
Independent houses give you freedom over layouts, materials and finishes — and the responsibility of coordinating them. We plan interiors alongside civil, electrical and plumbing work so everything fits first time.
Floor-plan considerations
Start with the plan
Read your floor plan this way before choosing finishes.
Start before plastering
Switch points, plumbing, niches and ceiling heights are easiest to plan before walls are finished.
Survey older houses
For renovations, check wiring, plumbing, dampness and structure before designing.
Plan for rental floors
Many independent houses have a rental portion — durable, easy-maintenance finishes suit it.
Design ideas
Ideas that work in a Independent House home
Layouts on your terms
Kitchens, wardrobes and storage designed for your exact plan rather than a builder’s template.
Multi-generational living
Ground-floor rooms for elders, separate zones for each family unit.
Character with comfort
Keep heritage details such as wooden doors or red-oxide floors and update the rest.
Terrace and balcony living
Shaded seating, planters and lighting for outdoor spaces.
Sample layouts
How the rooms often come together
Typical arrangements — your layout is designed from your own floor plan and measurements.
Owner’s floor
Living, dining and kitchen open to each other, bedrooms on the quieter side.
Rental floor
Compact modular kitchen, wardrobes and durable laminates that are easy to maintain between tenants.
Elders’ room
Ground-floor bedroom with easy-reach wardrobe, night lighting and an attached accessible bathroom.
Room by room
Storage, kitchen, bedroom and living room
Storage
Independent houses often have irregular room sizes; custom units measured on site make the most of them. Include staircase storage, a store room and terrace storage.
More on storageKitchen
Plan the kitchen with plumbing and electrical changes together; a separate utility area for washing and storage keeps the main kitchen clear.
More on kitchenBedroom
Built-in wardrobes designed to the actual wall sizes, with lofts where ceilings are high.
More on bedroomLiving room
Living rooms in older houses often benefit from improved lighting and a false ceiling that hides new wiring.
More on living roomBudget guidance
Where the budget goes
Civil, plumbing and electrical work can be a large part of an independent-house budget, especially in older homes. We survey first and itemise civil and interior work separately.
Final pricing depends on site conditions, measurements, materials, hardware, finishes and the approved scope.
Start early
The best time to involve an interior designer in an independent house is before plastering and electrical work. Points, niches and false-ceiling heights can then be planned with the furniture layout.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you renovate an older independent house?
Yes. We survey the existing structure, plumbing and wiring before preparing a renovation plan.
Do you handle civil work as well as interiors?
Yes. Renovation and civil work — demolition, tiling, plumbing, electrical and painting — can be part of the same project and schedule.
Book your consultation
Plan your Independent House interiors
Book a free consultation. A designer will understand your requirements, review your floor plan and outline the next steps.
- Free, no-obligation first consultation
- Floor-plan review and room-by-room ideas
- Itemised estimate after design discussion