Eye for detail: a luxury interior designer explains his process

Rudolph Diesel heads up acclaimed London luxury interior design studio Rudolph Diesel Interiors.  Here he explains how he and his team work with clients to deliver exceptional interior design projects.

Step 1

 “It’s vital to establish the client’s needs and wants at an early stage, so the first step is to undertake a full consultation.” 

Step 2

 “If the project involves renovation, I’ll ask the architect (if one has been appointed) for their CAD files or send in my team to measure up so we can produce an accurate floor plan.” 

Step 3

 “We set up a Google docs folder for the project and create a schedule that itemises everything that has to be done, down to the smallest detail. From this point, the schedule acts as the heart, or engine, of the project.”

Step 4 

“In most cases, clients are eager for a preview, so we create CGI images of their luxury interior design, incorporating all the items already agreed.  Alternatively, we can put together a mood board, showing how all the elements will work together.”

Step 5

“Once the client has approved the look and feel of the design, we get quotes from the professionals who will carry out the work. I like to use my own team, but can also work with the client’s preferred contractors if required.”

Step 6

 “I don’t wait until the end to sort out snagging issues: if something is wrong, I’ll fix it right away.  When the job is done, I’ll go in and stage the home, so everything’s absolutely perfect for the client handover.”

Rudolph combines inspirational vision with a painstaking approach in order to create luxurious interiors for his clients.  To view some of Rudolph’s exquisite designs, visit his projects gallery. To keep up to date with the latest projects visit Rudolph Diesel on Instagram page.