About Us
Our team work with you to bridge the gap between all the services needed to achieve your dreams and expectations.
Rebecca Barnes
Rebecca Barnes, an established interior designer, started her design career at Northbrook College of Design in West Sussex, then moved to London to work for ‘Lifestyles Interiors’ under the infamous ‘Northacre Group’ with Helen Green. After several years working with the designer, the developer, their architects and running the residential department of Lifestyle Interiors within the group she then ventured out running her own interior design business in London for a further 18 years.
Once starting a family of her own and existing clients requiring her company’s extensive services in the countryside she decided it was the right time to move her and her family back to her roots and bring the business with her.
Over 30 years has bought a wealth of experience where Rebecca has worked on a range of properties locally and internationally, from concept to completion for private residences, family homes, yachts, developer show houses and commercial properties. Always being true to her ethos of understanding elegant and intelligent design, with sustainable interior solutions for the client.
Rebecca has now successfully opened her own showroom in Petersfield, Hampshire allowing her showcase suppliers they have worked with for years. Recently, wanting to support the community she is now displaying talented artists and utilising local trades for their clients’ building works with her team of designers, CAD technician and project manager.
Our team
Rebecca Barnes – CEO & Founder
Rebecca established Rebecca Barnes Designs in 2016 after relocating from London to the picturesque landscapes of Hampshire. With over 30 years design experience Rebecca has worked on a range of projects including family homes, yachts, listed properties to new builds. Becky loves to perform in a Rock Choir & walk her gorgeous dogs Tilly & Olly.
Laura Longland – Studio & Project Manager
Laura is an experienced management consultant & project manager with small business experience within the construction & design industry. Laura also comes from an Arts and Design education background. Outside of work Laura can often be found gardening, walking or camping.
Lucy Giordano – CAD Technician & Photographer
Lucy trained in Computer Aided Design & has experience creating technical drawings and CAD visuals. Lucy is also a trained photographer & has captured many of our projects in all their glory.
Laura Reed – Social Media Manager
Laura has been working with RBD since 2021. Laura came to the firm with a diverse social media background & has really enjoyed learning how to transfer her skills in the design field. She is also a mean baker & her cookies are firm favourites with staff & clients.
Showroom
Testimonials
Rebecca has a rare ability to get under the skin of what a client really wants, then to build on and improve that vision.
Who knew she could do it all…Rebecca quite simply did the whole lot from architect to planning to build through to the sofa we sit on today, and what a delightful job she did.
Rebecca is a heady mix of straight-talking, get the job done professionalism with a creative solution and a contact for everything.
Frequently asked questions
QUESTION
What is the common misconception of interior design ?
It is a popular misconception that Interior Designers only work with the ‘pretty stuff’. In truth it is not always about the material luxury. A large part of what we do is to make spaces functional, safe, and beautiful. We don’t just play with fabrics, paints and decorative items. We have to determine inside and outside layouts, work closely with architects and builders and be well-versed in building codes and all the regulations to deliver the project to budget.
QUESTION
How much do you charge and can you work within my budget ?
I know budgets can be tough to talk about. I also feel reality TV has blurred the lines between affordability, timeliness, and realistic expectations. The clarity of the overall budget within the expectations defines what fees we charge as a company, be it either CAD fees, interior design fees, project management fees or all three. The most important part of any budget is to establish the clients long or short-term objectives with the property.