A SECOND PAIR OF EYES
Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective.
Our Virtual Design Consultation gives you direct access to Christian Bense for focused, one-to-one advice on your home, wherever you are. Bring us the room you cannot resolve, the floor plan that is not quite working, the samples covering your kitchen table or the decision you have been putting off. Whether you are starting from scratch, halfway through a renovation or refining the final details, Christian will help you cut through the noise and find a clearer way forward.
From layouts and lighting to furniture, colour, materials and finishes, each session starts with whatever is keeping you stuck. Bring your plans, your ideas, your questions and even the things you are not quite sure about yet.
Think of it as having the studio in your corner, a dedicated moment to test ideas, challenge decisions and get an experienced second pair of eyes before making your next move.
THE PROCESS
1 - BOOK YOUR SLOT
Select your consultation, choose a time and pay online.
2 - SHARE
Complete the online questionnaire and upload your plans.
3 - PREPARE
Christian and team review your project and prepare for your consultation.
4 - MEET ONLINE
Your virtual consultation with Christian to discuss and work through your plans.
5 - SHARE & REVIEW
Christian and team will share feedback and plans discussed in your meeting.
6 - COMPLETE
Have clear direction to implement and action new designs into your space.
CHOOSE YOUR CONSULTATION
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A focused one-to-one session for decorative, furnishing and general interior design advice.
This consultation is ideal when you have the foundations of your space in place but need professional guidance to develop, refine or complete the scheme.
Topics can include:
Furniture layouts
Paint colours
Decorative finishes
Flooring
Wall treatments
Window treatments
Furniture selection
Lighting
Ironmongery
Styling and accessories
Reviewing an existing design scheme
General interior design advice
A professional second opinion
Ideal for you if:
You are furnishing or redecorating a home, feel uncertain about a particular decision or would like an experienced designer to help bring greater cohesion to your ideas.
What you will leave with:
Clear, practical guidance and a more confident understanding of the next steps for your space.
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An extended consultation for projects involving layouts, renovations, architectural plans or more detailed spatial decisions.
The additional time allows Christian to explore your plans and questions in greater depth, helping you consider how a space should function before expensive construction or purchasing decisions are made.
Topics can include:
Reviewing architectural drawings
Space planning
Layout development
Renovation advice
Kitchen layouts
Bathroom layouts
Bespoke joinery
Lighting design
Spatial flow
Design direction before construction begins
Reviewing proposed alterations from an interior design perspective
Ideal for you if:
You are planning a renovation, working with an architect or builder, or would value an interior designer’s perspective before approving a layout or beginning construction.
What you will leave with:
A clearer direction for your project and professional insight into the spatial and interior design decisions that should be considered next.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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It is a private online design session with Christian Bense, tailored to your home, project and questions.
The service gives you access to professional interior design advice without committing to the studio’s full interior design service.
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Choose the 60-minute Design Consultation for furniture, colours, finishes, lighting, styling and general decorative advice.
Choose the 90-minute Technical Design Consultation for architectural plans, layouts, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery, spatial flow or more complex project decisions.
Where your questions cross both categories, the 90-minute consultation is recommended.
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No. Your session can focus on a single decision, one room, several connected spaces or the overall direction of a larger project.
The amount that can be discussed will depend on the complexity of your questions and the length of your consultation.
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Not necessarily.
For decorative consultations, clear photographs and basic measurements may be sufficient. For technical consultations involving layouts or proposed alterations, accurate floor plans or drawings are strongly recommended.
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You will receive an automated confirmation email containing the video-call details, a project questionnaire and instructions for submitting your photographs, drawings and supporting information.
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Your completed questionnaire and project materials must be submitted at least three working days before your appointment.
Information submitted after this deadline may not be reviewed in advance of the consultation.
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Christian will discuss your project with you, review the materials you submitted and answer your priority questions.
The session is conversational and collaborative, allowing you to explore ideas, test decisions and receive an experienced interior designer’s perspective.
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The consultation provides professional advice and direction during the scheduled video call.
Drawings, mood boards, written specifications, product sourcing, visualisations and formal design documentation are not included unless specifically stated or agreed separately.
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Yes. The Technical Design Consultation can be used to review architectural plans from an interior design and spatial-planning perspective.
Christian’s advice does not replace that of an architect, structural engineer, planning consultant, quantity surveyor or contractor. All technical, structural and regulatory decisions must be verified by the appropriately qualified professional before work proceeds.
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Communication with third-party professionals is not included within the standard consultation.
Any additional meetings, correspondence or project involvement would need to be agreed and quoted separately.
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Yes. Virtual Design Consultations are available to both UK and international clients.
Available appointment times will be displayed in your local time zone through the booking calendar.
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Yes. You are welcome to book additional sessions as your project progresses or when new questions arise.
Each appointment should be booked separately through the online calendar.
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Appointments may be rescheduled or cancelled in accordance with the Virtual Consultation Booking Terms.
Please provide at least 72 HOURS notice. Appointments cancelled or moved outside the permitted notice period may be non-refundable.
