Interior Designer in Tamworth
Specialist space planning and open-plan living design, serving Tamworth and the wider Staffordshire area
If you're planning a rear extension or open-plan conversion in Tamworth, the layout decision you make now will define how the space works for years. Whether you live in a post-war semi in Glascote, a 1980s detached in Amington, or a Victorian terrace close to the town centre, the same problem appears again and again: a kitchen that feels closed off, a ground floor that doesn't flow, and rooms that were never designed for how families actually live today.
I am Tetiana, a specialist interior designer working with homeowners in Tamworth and across Staffordshire. My focus is space planning, kitchen layout design, and open-plan living — the structural decisions that determine whether a home truly works.
What sets Alekseeva Design apart is a commitment to function over decoration. Every project starts with a precise, builder-ready space plan — detailed drawings your tradespeople can work from directly on site, not a mood board that leaves the hard decisions to someone else.
Interior Design Services Available in Tamworth
Many Tamworth homes — particularly the post-war semis in Glascote and Wilnecote — were built with separate rooms and narrow corridors that made sense in the 1950s but don't suit how people live today. Space planning resolves those structural problems before building work begins. We produce accurate, to-scale drawings showing exactly how your redesigned space will function: where walls come down, where the kitchen sits, how traffic moves through the room. No surprises on site and no expensive mid-build decisions.
The most popular renovation project in Tamworth right now is the single-storey rear extension — a back kitchen opened up into a kitchen-diner that connects with the garden. Getting that layout right requires more than choosing cupboard fronts and a worktop. The position of the island, the run of units, the placement of glazing — these are layout decisions that must be locked in before builders start. If you're thinking about how to size your kitchen island or what kind of open-plan layout will work for your home, our kitchen and open-plan design service starts with the plan, not the finish.
Not every project needs a full redesign. If one room in your Tamworth home isn't working — a living room that feels awkward, a bedroom that wastes space — the Room Layout Audit is a focused, affordable service that gets straight to the problem. I review your floor plan, identify exactly what's causing the issue, and give you a clear, actionable layout recommendation. It's the fastest way to get expert input without committing to a full project.
Working With Homeowners in Tamworth
Tamworth's older housing stock — Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the town centre, and the post-war semis that spread out through Glascote, Kettlebrook, and Wilnecote — tends to share the same layout challenge. The ground floor is divided. The kitchen is at the back, small and separate. The living room is at the front. There's a hallway in between that takes up space without earning it. These homes were designed for a different era, and the fixed walls show it.
The outer areas tell a different story. Homes in Amington, Dosthill, and the 1990s estates around Two Gates and Stonydelph are larger but often come with their own frustrations: ground floors that feel disconnected, kitchens that are technically adequate but poorly planned, and dining areas that were forgotten in the original design. More space doesn't automatically mean a better layout.
"In my experience with Tamworth homes, the potential is almost always there — a rear wall that could come down, a kitchen that only needs repositioning to transform the whole ground floor. The structure is usually in your favour. What's missing is a clear plan."
Alekseeva Design is based approximately 10 miles from Tamworth, near Swadlincote in South Derbyshire. That makes us well-placed to work with clients throughout the town and surrounding villages, including Fazeley, Bonehill, Dosthill, and Glascote Heath.
How the Interior Design Process Works
The process is clear from the first conversation to the final drawing. No guesswork and no surprises.
We start with a conversation about your home, your goals, and what isn't working. No obligation, no pressure — just a clear, honest discussion about what's possible and what the project involves.
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Initial Consultation
Layout Design & Space Planning
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We produce a detailed space plan tailored to your home — accurate measurements, furniture placement, and a thorough analysis of how the space flows. You'll understand exactly how the redesigned layout will work before any building begins.
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Concept Design
With the layout confirmed, we develop the visual concept: colour palettes, materials, and finishes that bring the plan to life. You'll see the finished result clearly before committing to anything.
Finally, we produce precise technical drawings and specifications that your builders, kitchen fitters, and tradespeople can work from directly on site. No guesswork. No costly mid-build surprises.
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Technical drawings
For a full breakdown of what's included in each design package, see the service pages.
Why Tamworth Homeowners Choose Alekseeva Design
Specialist expertise — space planning and layout, not general decoration or styling.
Builder-ready drawings — to scale and fully detailed, so your tradespeople can work from them on site without interpretation.
Local and accessible — based approximately 10 miles from Tamworth in South Derbyshire, serving Staffordshire without city-centre fees.
Personal service, always — Every project is handled personally, from the first conversation to the final drawing.
Project Example
See the process in action. This recent project in Hollywood, Birmingham, shows exactly what a well-planned open-plan conversion delivers: a rear kitchen that had been closed off from the rest of the house for decades, redesigned into a connected, light-filled kitchen-diner the whole family uses.
Frequently Asked Questions — Interior Design in Tamworth
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Fees vary by scope. The Room Layout Audit is the most affordable entry point — a focused service for a single room. Space planning and kitchen design are project-priced based on the size and complexity of your home. Contact me for a straightforward quote.
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Almost certainly. Post-war semis in Glascote and across Tamworth were built with small, enclosed rear kitchens that rarely match the open-plan ambition of a modern extension. A space plan resolves the layout before builders price the job — and avoids the expensive on-site decisions that happen when no plan exists.
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Yes — this is the core of what Alekseeva Design does. Open-plan living sounds straightforward, but the layout decisions are complex. We plan exactly how your ground floor will work as a connected space before any walls come down.
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Yes. I work with clients throughout Tamworth and in the surrounding villages, including Fazeley, Bonehill, Dosthill, and Amington. We're based in South Derbyshire, approximately 10 miles away, and there are no travel surcharges for projects in this area.
Ready to Transform Your Tamworth Home?
Most interior designers serving Staffordshire are based in Birmingham, and the travel time shows in their availability and their fees. Alekseeva Design is approximately 10 miles from Tamworth. That means faster site visits, no distance surcharges, and a designer who understands the area and its housing stock.
Alekseeva Design serves clients throughout Tamworth, Fazeley, Bonehill, Dosthill, and Amington, and across Staffordshire.
The layout is the foundation. Get it right first, and everything else — the finishes, the furniture, the feel of the room — falls into place