Business Details
19 Years
experience
Bespoke Interior Design & Handcrafted Furniture in Alresford
Design Realities, established in 2007, specialises in creating bespoke interior design solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our team combines architectural expertise with creative vision to transform residential spaces into elegant, functional environments. Based in a Grade II listed showroom in Alresford, Hampshire, we offer a curated selection of handcrafted furniture, lighting, and decorative accessories. Our services extend from concept development to project completion, supported by trusted partnerships with skilled professionals. Ana McCreath, our lead designer, brings a wealth of experience from her background in architecture and interior design. We prioritise personal consultation, offering free design studio access and sample libraries to inspire unique schemes.Our approach integrates space planning, material specification, and custom furniture creation, ensuring cohesive and timeless results. Clients benefit from our commitment to sourcing exclusive, high-quality products and bespoke solutions for both modern and heritage properties. With a focus on client collaboration, we provide site visits, styling services, and antique/art procurement to meet diverse design requirements. Our reputation is built on delivering tailored, elegant interiors that reflect each client's lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.
Services
Space Planning
Interior Design Scheme
Finishes Specification
Lighting Design
Custom Furniture
Soft Furnishings
Antique Sourcing
Design Consultation
Material Supply
Styling Services
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of architectural and interior design expertise since 2007
- Our bespoke designs are tailored to individual client personalities and property histories
- Exclusive handcrafted furniture and niche decorative collections unavailable elsewhere
- Free design consultations with access to extensive fabric and wallpaper libraries
- Trusted partnerships ensure reliable delivery of complete interior solutions
Services
Interior Design Scheme
We create comprehensive interior design schemes tailored to individual client needs. Our process begins with concept development and extends to project completion, incorporating space planning, material selection, and bespoke furniture design. Clients receive expert guidance through our extensive library of fabrics, wallpapers, and finishes, ensuring cohesive and elegant results for both contemporary and period properties.
Custom Furniture
Our handcrafted furniture and joinery solutions combine functionality with artistic flair. Each piece is designed to complement the property's architecture while meeting specific client requirements. We offer made-to-measure cabinetry, upholstery, and statement furniture, all crafted by skilled artisans using premium materials for lasting quality and unique aesthetic appeal.
Antique Sourcing
We specialise in sourcing rare antiques and fine art pieces to enhance interior schemes. Our network of contacts enables access to exclusive items that reflect clients' tastes and property histories. This service includes authentication, condition assessment, and integration into overall design concepts, ensuring each piece contributes to a cohesive and sophisticated interior narrative.
Lighting Design
Our lighting design service creates atmospheric and functional illumination schemes. We select and specify decorative lighting fixtures while planning practical lighting layouts that enhance architectural features. The service includes placement recommendations for optimal effect and energy efficiency, ensuring spaces are both beautifully lit and perfectly functional.
Design Consultation
We offer expert design consultations to help clients develop their interior vision. These sessions include material selection from our extensive library, space planning advice, and styling recommendations. Clients receive professional guidance on colour schemes, furniture arrangement, and decorative accessories to achieve elegant, cohesive interiors tailored to their lifestyle.
People
Ana McCreath
Lead Designer
Professionally trained in architecture and interior design, Ana has led Design Realities since 2007. Her career began in Hong Kong's architectural sector before transitioning to bespoke interior design. She specialises in creating elegant, functional spaces that reflect clients' personalities and property histories, drawing inspiration from global influences and design heritage.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service interior design including space planning, material specification, lighting design, bespoke furniture creation, and antique/art sourcing. Our services cover entire house schemes to individual room styling.
Can I visit your showroom without an appointment?
Our showroom is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 11am-5pm. While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend booking appointments for design consultations to ensure dedicated assistance.
Do you deliver furniture outside Hampshire?
We arrange individual delivery for furniture items nationwide. After online purchase, we contact customers directly to coordinate delivery logistics and costs based on location.
Is your online boutique currently operational?
Our online boutique is temporarily unavailable while we update stock. Please check back weekly for new additions of handcrafted furniture and decorative accessories.
What makes your design approach unique?
We combine architectural expertise with creative flair, tailoring designs to clients' personalities and property histories. Our exclusive product range and free design consultation service ensure truly bespoke interior solutions.
Reviews (3)
Michael Kaiser
Jun 04, 2018
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I have never used an interior designer before and was surprised at how spoilt I felt. Ana made us feel relaxed and surprised us with her thinking outside the box approach to looking at our house. I can honestly say that we are so in love with our house now. I definitely can recommend the interior design services of Design Realities.
Annette Martinez-Phillips
Jun 16, 2016
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I walked in and loved the relaxed luxurious interiors. I bought a bottle of perfume for my sister in law and she absolutely loved it, especially as she was pregnant at that time.
Gill Grant
Apr 17, 2015
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Durance Bouquet Parfum room scented reeds in Fleur de Coton- what a treat. Beautiful floral musky fragrance with just a hint of citrus. The perfume gently fills the room, without being in any way overpowering, and lasts and lasts. Really lovely, and with re-fill scents available there's no excuse not to have a fragrant home!
