Architecture, interiors and styling,
tailored to your home
Bespoke architectural, interior and styling services from our design studio in East Horsley, Surrey.
One studio for the building, the rooms inside it and how they are dressed
“Expressions of style, timeless design and added value are the basic principles by which my design studio attributes its success. TIA’s original idea makes design distinctive, function makes it work and quality adds value.”
Interiors
Design with specific focus on aesthetics and functionality of building use and design.
Architecture
Design with specific focus on general internal spatial planning, circulation and material specification.
Styling
Style planning services relating to particular emphasis on dressing interior spaces with soft furnishings.
Featured work
New homes, alterations and interiors, from the first sketch to the finished room.
Swanbourne
New build · Full service
Zimbali
New build · Full service
East Horsley interiors
Interiors · Full service
Dunkirk
New build · Limited service
West Horsley interiors
Interiors · Full service
Ritchlands
New build · Limited service
Guildford interiors
Interiors · Full service
St Albans
Alterations & additions · Limited service
How your project runs
Services and fees- First step
Home consultation
We meet at your home or site, talk through your ideas and give you a clear idea of the next steps, the likely cost and the timescales.
- Stage 1
Survey and design
A measured survey of the property, then sketches, 2D and 3D CAD drawings and visualisations of the design.
- Stage 1
Planning
Planning drawings, with us liaising with your Local Authority Planning department on your behalf.
- Stage 2
Technical design
Building Regulations drawings with our structural engineer partner, materials chosen with you down to the taps, and a detailed specification.
- Stage 3
Build support
Site inspections during the build, or an introduction to project managers we have worked with, so it is built to the standard of the design.
See the published hourly rates and typical costs.
The people who will design your home
Ilse Kerr leads the studio with over 18 years’ experience as a business owner in South Africa and the United Kingdom, and has designed residential and commercial projects in South Africa, Australia, Spain and the UK. Alongside her are a senior architectural designer, an interior and architectural designer and an office manager.
What our clients say
Ten clients in their own words, about new homes, extensions, kitchens and refurbishments. Read all ten
“Superb architectural designer to work with - practical and professional, listens to what the client needs and has huge dynamism when interpreting the brief to the design.”
AilisClient“Building my first home was something that I had dreamt about for many years. Ilse Kerr made this dream a reality.”
MarkClient“We've always wanted an en-suite bathroom included in our master bedroom but space was an issue. A friend who has used Ilse's expertise advised us to talk to her about our tricky project.”
RoisinClient“I had the pleasure to work with Ilse with the redesign and fitting our kitchen and laying floors. What a success story.”
MarilynClient
“I cannot recommend Ilse and Tailored Interiors and Architecture LTD enough. Both the commercial and residential projects that I have used them on have been efficiently managed, creative and intelligently designed and executed.”
GaynorTurnfit Studio, client“Ilse is an absolute delight to work with, as she meticulously blends creativity with practicality, whilst always keeping our personal lifestyle and desires as paramount.”
ClaireClient“She has an incredibly good eye for creating space with her designs and for finding a great balance between practicality and aesthetics.”
TaniaClient
“I have known Ilse Kerr for over 5 years and I have only found her to be highly professional in her approach to her work. She has extremely high standards and is an incredibly talented and creative architectural designer.”
TiffanyColleague & client“Ilse is bursting with enthusiasm and creativity but also has a practical approach.”
VerityClient“Her attention to detail of every aspect resulted in a stunning, high quality finish that people compliment us on all the time.”
CraigClient
Tell us about your project
The first step is a meeting at your home or the site to be developed. Usually we will respond to an email or phone call from you within one working day.
- 01483 285964 or 07719 132502
- ilse@tia-ltd.com
- Ngala, Forest Road, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 5DT
