Because the cost of getting it wrong is almost always higher than the cost of getting it right first time.

A good interior designer saves you time, money, and the very particular stress of making hundreds of decisions you didn't know you needed to make.

We bring experience, supplier relationships, technical knowledge, and an objective eye – we can see what you can't see because you're too close to it.

Beyond the practical, we bring coherence. A well-designed space doesn't just look better, it functions better, feels better, and has a measurable effect on your daily wellbeing.

If you're searching for an interior designer in Brighton or across the South of England, we'd love to talk.

As early as possible – ideally before you appoint a contractor, and certainly before any building work begins.

The earlier we are involved, the more influence we can have on decisions that are very expensive to change later: layout, plumbing runs, electrical positions, window and door placement.

If you already have an architect, we should be working alongside them from the start, not brought in at the decorating stage. This applies whether you're planning a full house renovation in Hove, a kitchen redesign in Kemp Town, or a new build project anywhere across Sussex.

Have a conversation with us first. We offer an initial call at no cost or obligation – it's as much a chance for you to assess us as it is for us to understand your project.

The right designer-client relationship is built on trust, communication, and a genuine shared excitement about what you're creating together. If that connection isn't there, we'll tell you honestly – and if it is, you'll know.

We work with residential clients across Brighton, Hove, Sussex, and the wider South of England, as well as hospitality and commercial clients including cafés, restaurants, boutique hotels, and Airbnbs.

Collaborative, communicative, and – we hope – enjoyable.

We take the stress out of the process so you can be involved in the exciting decisions without being burdened by the ones you'd rather not think about.

We hold regular catch-ups, to keep you informed and on track, we're always available to answer questions, and we're honest with you when something isn't going to plan.

Clients often tell us that the process was far less stressful than they expected. That's exactly what we aim for.

An architect designs the building itself – the structure, the layout, the planning and building regulations compliance. They are essential for structural changes, extensions, and new builds.

An interior designer works within the building to design how it looks, feels, and functions – specifying materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and joinery, and coordinating the people who deliver it.

A Brighton interior designer with period property experience, like Studio Fiveways, brings additional knowledge of listed building requirements and the architectural character of Georgian and Regency homes.

A contractor (or builder) carries out the physical building work – structural changes, plastering, tiling, plumbing, and electrical first fix.

A joiner (or carpenter) makes and installs bespoke timber elements – fitted wardrobes, kitchen cabinetry, media units, panelling, and staircases.

In a well-run project, all four work together from the start. We liaise directly with your architect, contractor, and joiners, translating the design into technical packages everyone can work from.

Our job is to make sure every decision is coordinated, nothing falls between the gaps, and the finished result matches the design intent.

An architect designs the shell. We design what happens inside it. These are genuinely different disciplines – an architect's training focuses on structure, space planning, and building regulations.

An interior designer's focus is on materiality, atmosphere, specification, and the lived experience of a space. Many architects will be the first to tell you that the two roles complement rather than replicate each other.

If you want your Brighton home — whether a Georgian terrace in Kemp Town, a Regency townhouse in Hove, or a contemporary new build in Sussex — to look and feel as good as it is structurally sound, you need both.

Your design fee is agreed at the start. For procurement, a full itemised cost breakdown is presented at the end of the design development stage – every specified item detailed and costed – before you approve anything. Nothing is ordered without your sign-off.

We work hard to design within your budget from the beginning, whether you're working on a single room in Brighton or a full house renovation across Sussex, so there are no uncomfortable conversations at the end.

It depends entirely on the scope. A design consultation can happen within days. A room package typically takes two to four months from initial brief to installation.

A full house renovation or new build interior design project in Brighton or Sussex can take anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the scale of the building work involved. We will give you a realistic timeline at the outset — and we'll be honest with you if things change along the way.

This is one of the most common reasons people contact us – and one of our favourite problems to solve. Sometimes it's a layout issue. Sometimes it's lighting. Sometimes it's proportion, or a colour that's fighting with everything around it.

A one or two hour interior design consultation in your Brighton or Sussex home is often all it takes to identify the problem and give you a clear direction. You'd be surprised how quickly an experienced eye can diagnose what's been bothering you for months.

Most people find this easier than they expect once they start looking. Pinterest and Instagram are genuinely useful here — save everything that appeals to you without overthinking it, and patterns will emerge quickly. Bring us whatever you've collected and we'll help you identify the threads that run through it. Part of our job in the early stages is helping you articulate what you want, even when you don't yet have the language for it. You don't need to arrive with a clear brief — you just need to be curious.

Yes – we know it can feel counterintuitive, but knowing your real budget allows us to design something that is genuinely achievable rather than something beautiful that then has to be stripped back. A good designer works with a budget, not against it. We will always tell you if we think your budget and your brief are misaligned – and we'll suggest ways to prioritise and phase the work if needed.

The easiest way is by email at hello@studiofiveways.co.uk, or via the contact form on this website. We aim to respond within one working day. If you'd prefer a call, just let us know and we'll arrange a time that suits you.

We offer design consultations in your home within 20 minutes of central Brighton, and via video call for clients further afield across Sussex and the South of England.