Patience Designs Studio Ltd

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Sam over the last 1.5 years. When first looking for a project manager/designer to take on my project, I had spoken with many people and Sam was the only person to have researched the history of my house prior to our initial call. It meant that we were able to hit the ground running on what I was looking for. Sam gave clear guidance on estimated costings and did not hesitate to let us know in advance where our proposed budgets were unrealistic etc. so as not to get any surprises later. As expected on any project, there were some hiccups along the way but throughout this Sam was incredibly supportive and actively worked to resolve any issues. Sam has remained cost conscious and went out of his way to ensure the best prices and deals were found for all purchases however big or small. I cannot recommend Sam highly enough, so much so that we have just signed him up again for a second project. Services: Refurbishment, Consultation, Room planning
Mar 9th, 2023

Sam Patience lead our refurbishment project in North London. He owned the work end to end: design, sourcing a contractor, procurement and decor. To be honest, we couldn't do it without him. He added endless value and freed our time to focus on our daily commitments. - The design work was collaborative and we felt we get the right advice for our needs. - He scoped the work activity by activity which made it easier to prioritise our budget - We sourced a great contractor which Sam managed on a daily level - Based on our budget, he recommended relevant stores and managed the procurement process incl. delivery arrangements - Towards the end, he helped with last design/snagging decisions The outcome was beautiful and functional flat - we are super happy! Overall, Sam is highly professional, passionate about his work and patient (;-)) with his customers. Highly Recommended! Services: Refurbishment, Space planning, Bathroom design, Consultation, Home staging, Interior architectural design, Interior decorating, Bedroom design, Flooring selection, Lighting design, Living room design, Home decor selection, Real estate staging
Feb 10th, 2023

Sam and Jamie excelled on this project. Both my wife and I work and we have three children. In short, nothing happens in our household without help, and Sam and Jamie provided their support in spades (even going above and beyond in helping with minor questions outside their direct scope). They were highly professional and adept at working within the constraints of COVID limitations. Despite this they delivery an exceptional outcome, in a short time period. The project was the decoration of a plain new build (think white walls beige carpet), 4 bedroom mid-terrace house. Our house is now light; airy; thoughtfully configured; has multiple living zones and is simply a delight to be in critical for our lock-down lifestyle. We were kept closely updated and our input sought in defined chunks throughout the design process so it was not intrusive or onerous. Jamie used Virtual Reality software to model our house layout and used this to show how the design options would look. This accelerated the process and provided us with a much higher degree of confidence that we were making the right decisions. This was a key differentiator for us. In addition, we focus very heavily on sustainability in our work and lives. Sam and Jamie were very open to re-using what we had in the house, along with sourcing second hand items or items with sustainably sourced materials (e.g. working with low VOC paint). This added a further element of challenge; however they took this on and worked it into the designs without compromising the end result. Their level of energy and engagement was outstanding; they have high attention to detail and know how to ensure a high quality outcome that far exceeded our expectations. They even left an impression on our kids; they keep asking when Sam and Jamie are coming back! The outcome is summarized by the word that my wife and I uttered when we walked into the house after the project was completed: Wow.
Jan 28th, 2021

Sam has helped me in renovation of 3 flats,I have gone back to him because he listens to my ideas and incorporates them into his designs, so that I really felt like the designs were a collaboration. He is very organised and structured, so Im always clear what he needs from me and what to expect next. And of course he designs beautiful spaces well within budget, with a lot of creativity and knowledge. Procurement service that he offers is very useful which means one less thing for me to worry about and he passes all the discounts. I recommend him with no hesitation as he is reliable and very patient as well as being professional. Service: Refurbishment
Jan 12th, 2021

I found Sam and the Patience Designs team through a personal recommendation, having liked some of his other work. I gave Sam the difficult task of coming up with ideas for composition and layout, all in a tight timeframe due to our build already progressing. Having completed the development, I can say Sam has exceeded my expectations and I would unreservedly recommend him. My only regret is that I didn't ask for his help earlier in the build. Sam changed my perception of what a designer brings. His approach was holistic, from thinking about how to use the space and suggesting design features through to textures and colours to bring it to life. Sam never pushed too hard in one direction and provided illustrations and source material to guide my thinking. He always worked within my budget and actually found ways to achieve a result beyond my expectations for less money. Overall, I am delighted with their work and would absolutely use them again. Note, I am in no way affiliated with Patience Designs. Just a happy customer!
Nov 24th, 2020