$$$$ Traditional Kitchen & Bathroom Renovators in Sawbridgeworth.

“I found Place Design on Instagram and I wasn't sure if it was 'too' high brow for me but I was frustrated with my designer at the time and thought I would speak with Place to see how they compared. By the time I found Place I had tried many kitchen routes from Ikea and Magnet through to local bespoke stores but each had fallen short. I didn't think I was being very demanding - I knew what I wanted but needed an expert to match my vision and see if it was applicable and practical. Plus I have a nagging self doubt about my choices - I am devoid of design skill! John Place was immediately warm and reassuring. I told him my situation and he was immediately able to see what I wanted. Our first consultation with him was remarkable. He came to the house, saw the space and listened to our needs. He then mapped it out on a 3D CAD program so that we could see our ideas come to life. I am always a bit sceptical that these program make things look better than they are in real life but honestly they are really realistic. I hope John shows pictures of the design and then the real thing so you can see how close it was. The main thing for me was that John really cared about what he produced. He helped us think of every detail and went above and beyond helping us specify a pantry area for our builder to make. The other thing I liked about John was that he made me a bit bolder and braver with colours and also he was willing to go on a learning journey with us - for example we found a brilliant stone supplier in Ongar and John helped liase wiith them to specify the work surfaces. John was a constant through thewhole process. He worked well with our builder (and had his own contacts as well) and was continuously checking in. The units he specified seemed costly at first but when you see tyhe quality and how they come ready and bespoke assembled it all makes perfect sense that they are a bit more expensive than the 'one size fits all' solutions you get from cheaper manufacturers. All in all John is not only a brilliant and experienced designer but a genuinely nice man who really is passionate about what he does. We were so blessed to find him after a long search! Now we have the kitchen of our dreams which is a pity because I enjoyed the process so much I'd love to do it all over again!”

“We are in the final stages of revamping a recent purchase in Nice, France working with Mark and his team at Callender Howorth. It has been a delight to work with Mark and his associates. At each step of the way, Mark, Nathalie and Jade have been nothing less than professional, competent, and really a delight to collaborate with. They have found really lovely and unique pieces that make our place sparkle. The construction work that has been done so far (a bathroom refresh, painting and repairing plasterwork and walls, electricity, etc) all have been to the highest standards. We are looking forward to seeing the final completed project and to settle in to our new place. We would not hesitate to recommend Callender Howorth for your design needs.”

“After being so delighted with previous projects Leivars have been commissioned on in past, we chose to engage with them for our latest set of renovations. This involved x6 bathrooms, x3 bedrooms and a gym. The results are stunning. We love the way Rebecca manages to bring out the best of our house with her clever and stylish designs. One of Rebecca’s strengths is the way in which she really listens to what your requirements are and comes up with the most incredible solutions. The design process ensures that you end up pleased with every little detail. It is also worth mentioning that the rest of her team and the various trades we had onsite were a joy to deal with. We look forward to working with Leivars again in the future.”