HOW CAN I HELP?

JOIN ME ON A JOURNEY TO MASTER THE ART OF RENOVATING YOUR HOME

WELCOME!

I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m Catherine Finkernagel, the founder and creative force behind this unique online consultancy, where I passionately empower ambitious and creative homeowners to transform their spaces into extraordinary reflections of who they are. With 25 years of expertise as an architect, interior designer, and studio director at the boutique studio Finkernagel Ross, I believe that great design has the power to transform lives and that your home, designed by you, for you, should be nothing short of amazing.

I also believe that great design should be accessible to everyone and that successfully renovating your home should not be a mystery. My mission is to inspire visionary and creative homeowners ready for a challenge to think bigger and better. You can do it yourself, and it can be extraordinary and I’m here to guide you.

My work has been celebrated in leading publications such as Architectural Digest, Enki, Design Anthology, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Modern House, Grand Designs, Living Etc., and Remodelista to name a few. These features reflect my passion for designing warm, natural, and family-friendly spaces that blend clean contemporary design with timeless traditional elements—all with a strong emphasis on sustainability and future-proofing.

“A big thank you too for what we achieved together: an amazing home ! Not only beautiful but also very easy to live in and eco friendly.

Your vision, expertise, patience and drive have been so valuable.”

Xavier & Nicole

Who I Work With

I collaborate with ambitious and bold homeowners who have a vision for their home and are ready to take charge of their home renovation journey. My clients are creative thinkers who dream big and know that their home should tell their story. They want expert guidance to get organised, overcome obstacles, make confident decisions, and bring their dream home to life with joy and pride.

What Makes Me Different?

As both a registered architect and interior designer, I bring a unique ability to guide you through every aspect of your project—seamlessly weaving architecture and interiors into one cohesive vision. I don’t just offer advice; I offer you 25 years of experience and I empower you to unlock the full potential of your home without compromising.

My mission is to make your renovation an inspiring and transformative journey—one that stays on budget, on time, and delivers results that not only meet but exceed your expectations.

Together, we’ll create a home that inspires, supports, and truly reflects you.

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Kind Words…

  • Thanks for all your support in making our new home absolutely stunning. We love it. Thanks for keeping us calm under pressure, bearing with us whilst we changed our minds 100x, pushing through challenges and for your sense of humour. It’s been great.

    Max Biagosch

  • With great sensitivity and sophistication, the architects at Finkernagel Ross gave a London townhouse a new lease of life.

    Architectural Digest

  • We couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend Spaces Refined courses and consultations to anyone looking to create a space that is very special.

    Carrie & Chris

  • A London home refurbishment that's practical and pragmatic as well as elegant and luxurious.

    Design Anthology

  • This has been a great experience and we feel very privileged to have Catherine’s expertise & creativity, it’s a service that I would happily recommend.

    Kerry & Jon

  • Filled with neutral hues, natural textures and simple designs this London mews house is a minimalist lovers dream!

    Living Etc.

  • Thank you for helping create such a special place, it really is difficult to put into words how much joy we’re taking from the house and the more time we spend here the more we like it and appreciate it for the way it’s designed and built. We just LOVE it!

    Max & Julia

  • By playing with the original architectural form, the architecture practice have juxtaposed the old with the new in a complementary way.

    Enki

  • Inspired, our ideas started to flow & result is a calming and contemporary living space with 21st century mod-cons and ‘green’ credentials, on budget and on time.

    Afsaneh & Ebbi

  • Every day now, we arrive home and immediately smile at our achievement.

    Barnaby & Meghan

  • Trapping the light fantastic: a new-build home that confounds expectations.

    The Guardian

  • Their design ideas were unique and the results are stunning.

    Barbara Storch

  • The design was able to bring together modern features while still staying true to the listed period building we are in and we couldn’t be happier. We truly love it.

    Sandra McDermid

  • I always felt like they were doing the best for us. Their advice was constantly correct and a source of comfort. We moved in 18 months ago and the pleasure we get from our home is immense. The design details and care of what has gone into it shines through.

    Andy Stebbing