Design Discovery Consultation

For Irish, London & US Homes

Expert Interior Design Advice for Your Home, in a Single Two-Hour Session.

A focused interior design consultation for homeowners in Ireland, London, and the USA who want professional clarity on their space, without committing to a full service.

What Is The Design Discovery Consultation?


A focused two-hour session for homeowners in Ireland, London and the US, during which Mairead brings her full professional eye to your space and leaves you with a clear, practical direction forward. Whether you are at the beginning of a renovation, overwhelmed by options, or simply wanting an expert opinion before you commit to significant decisions, this consultation distils years of residential interior design experience into a single, highly usable session.

It is an advice-only service, there are no drawings, no procurement, and no project management. What you receive is expert guidance on layout, colour, lighting, and finishes, grounded in your specific rooms and your specific life, followed by a written action plan that makes the session immediately actionable. It is the right starting point for those who want clarity before they commit to anything larger, and a complete solution in its own right for those who simply want to make better decisions about their home.


What’s Included?

Before your session, Mairead sends a short questionnaire to ensure the two hours are spent on your specific rooms and goals rather than gathering background context. You are invited to share photographs of your spaces, floor plans if you have them, and any inspiration images you have collected, Pinterest boards are very welcome and genuinely useful.

During the consultation, Mairead reviews your layout, assesses furniture placement and traffic flow, and provides honest, specific guidance on colour palettes suited to Irish light, fabric and flooring choices that balance beauty with durability, and lighting, ambient, task, and accent, to bring warmth and depth to each room. Within a few days of the session, you receive a concise written action plan: clearly prioritised, practically sequenced, and designed to be used rather than filed away.

Who Is This Consultation For?

The Design Discovery Consultation is designed for homeowners who feel overwhelmed by options and want a clear, expert direction before purchasing furniture or beginning works, particularly those who are about to make decisions that are expensive to undo. It is equally right for those with rooms that have never quite come together and want targeted, honest guidance on the finishes, soft furnishings, and styling detail that transforms a room from pleasant to genuinely beautiful.

It is also ideal for clients who have recently moved into a new home, in Ireland, London, and the US, and want to make considered decisions from the outset, before habits form and compromises accumulate. And it is a natural entry point for clients who may eventually want to work with Mairead in a fuller capacity: many Full Interior Design and Signature Service clients begin here.

How it works?

Mairead works through your space with you in real time, reviewing layouts, discussing colours and materials, assessing lighting conditions, and identifying where the greatest visual impact can be achieved within your specific rooms and budget. The session is direct, practical, and entirely focused on your home rather than generic principles.

Following the consultation, you receive a concise written summary of Mairead's key recommendations, clearly sequenced so you know exactly what to address first, what can wait, and where your investment of time and budget will be felt most. The consultation does not include technical drawings, procurement, or project coordination. If you decide after the session that you would like Mairead more involved, the Signature Service or Full Interior Design Service is the natural next step.

What we’ll cover

Every consultation works through the decisions that most directly determine how a room feels: furniture placement and flow, a colour palette considered for the particular quality of Irish light, fabric and flooring guidance that balances durability with beauty, and layered lighting to give each room warmth and adaptability across the day. Mairead addresses your specific rooms with specificity rather than theory, and helps you identify which changes will have the greatest visual impact so your time and budget go where they will be felt most.

You leave with immediate clarity on what is working in your rooms, what is not, and exactly what to do first. For many clients, that clarity alone is the most valuable thing they take from the session. If you’re looking for clarity on your home’s vision, this service is perfect for you.

How to Prepare?

Phone photographs are perfectly adequate for preparation. Note the length, width, and ceiling height of each room and the position of main windows and doors, this allows Mairead to consider proportions and spatial planning before she arrives. Gather a handful of images that capture the feeling you are drawn to, and share a little about how you live: whether you have children or pets, whether you work from home, and how you use each space day to day.

Come also with a clear sense of what must stay and what you are ready to let go of. Knowing which pieces are non-negotiable allows Mairead to help you design around what already matters to you, rather than starting from zero. If after the session, you feel that you would like Mairead to be more involved, the Signature Service or Full Interior Design Service is the natural next step.

Why Choose Mairead for Your Design Consultation?

Mairead does not arrive at a consultation with a predetermined aesthetic or a portfolio of favourite solutions. She arrives with questions, curiosity, and a trained eye that takes in the particulars of your home, its proportions, its light, its bones, before offering a single recommendation. The guidance you receive is specific to your space, not adapted from a template or drawn from a mood board you could have found yourself.

With years of experience across new builds, Georgian renovations, coastal retreats, and family homes throughout Ireland, London, and the US, Mairead brings a depth of practical and aesthetic expertise that is rare in a single session format. Many clients describe the consultation as transformative not because of what was complicated, but because of how clearly Mairead was able to see what their home needed, and how simply she was able to explain it. You leave feeling clear, capable, and genuinely excited rather than more overwhelmed than when you arrived.

Investment

The Design Discovery Consultation is priced at €1,500 plus €0.50 per kilometre travelled. Book your session through the button below.

  • Geraldine McSweeney | Cork, Ireland

    “Mairead created the most beautiful sitting room, study, an upstairs TV room and revamped my daughters two bedrooms for me. She listened to what I liked and read our home perfectly, from style to colours to practicalities. We have benefitted so much and it is a joy to sit in our sitting room especially. Mairead saves all that running around shops, she literally does all the research and presents decisions made without any stress. I would happily recommend Mairead.”

  • Martina Doody | Cork, Ireland

    “We worked with Mairead Collier interiors on doing an interior makeover on the downstairs of our house, main focus being kitchen/seating and dining area. Mairead was very professional and attentive from the very beginning. She listened to our wishes and suggestions and took them into consideration while marrying them with her professional interior eye. We are thrilled with how the project turned out and all completed within a deadline which we set by us and thus agreed by Mairead. We were considering doing this project for a few years, but we were afraid that doing it by ourselves it just wouldn’t turn out right. Mairead Collier Interiors takes that fear and responsibility away. We couldn’t recommend her services enough. Thank you Mairead.”

  • Niamh Foley | Cork, Ireland

    “Mairead was a fabulous collaborator. She truly took the time to learn about my personal style and gave me advice on how to translate this at home. Mairead showed amazing attention to detail and did a fantastic job coordinating my new and existing décor and furniture. I highly recommended Mairead for interior design projects.”

  • Gillian Singleton | Cork, Ireland

    “Delighted with the outcome of our hallway, after being completely undecided and bogged down Mairéad came with fresh ideas and concepts and created a fabulous space which all the family enjoys. Thank you.”

  • John Doherty, Castlewest Shopping Centre, | Cork, Ireland

    “Working with Mairéad Collier Interiors on the upgrade of our public amenities at Castlewest Shopping Centre, Ballincollig, was an absolute pleasure. From the very beginning, Mairéad brought guidance and inspiration that helped us see the project in a fresh light. Her great eye for detail ensured every element was considered, from functionality to finish, resulting in a space that is both welcoming and practical for our visitors.

    What impressed us most was her ability to deliver the project on time and within budget, without ever compromising on quality or style. We are delighted with the outcome and would highly recommend Mairéad Collier Interiors for any commercial project seeking creativity, professionalism, and flawless execution.”

  • Brenda Sisk | Cork, Ireland

    “We absolutely love all that you did….You nailed the wow factor and there is not one thing I would want to change. The colours and textures just work perfectly together. It’s cosy yet classy at the same time. Thank you so much for all the thought and time spent on this design. Love the colours here. I’ll say to everyone, put your trust in Mairead. No matter how safe or dramatic you want .. it will work out.”

  • Debbie Bruce | York, UK

    “I am delighted at how everything turned out in our living room, kitchen, guest bedroom and our daughter’s bedroom. I love each of the fabrics for the furniture, curtains and cushions. The lamps Mairead sourced are exquisite. Not only is everything gorgeous but also extremely comfortable. Thank you for all your hard work it was a pleasure working with you.”

  • Caroline Bell | Cobh, Ireland

    “I had the pleasure of working with Mairead in my home to help with the design process of our renovation. After our initial meeting I knew I had met the right lad! Working full time I didn’t have time to shop around myself and having brought me several mood boards to view the process was so simple!

    It’s like Mairead saw inside my mind and created exactly what I saw. I would recommend Mairead it’s been a pleasure to work with this amazing lady.”

  • Bernadette | Macroom, Ireland

    “I was recommended Mairead as an interior designer as I wanted to update a room in my home. On our first meeting Mairead came to my home, we spoke about my family’s lifestyle and interests and how I would like my room to look and feel. Mairead returned to my home with different options of carpets, curtains and wallpapers. It was obvious to me that Mairead had taken the time to understand the look I wanted and make it a reality for my family.

    I think it’s fair to say that Mairead made the whole process a whole lot less stressful and has made my room more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. I have no hesitation in recommending Mairead and I look forward to working with Mairead again in the future.”

  • Mary | Kerry, Ireland

    “I recently retired and decided that my living room badly needed a revamp. My friend, Catherine, suggested to contact Mairead. I’m very glad I did. We discussed colour schemes and the overall design options. Mairead was very helpful and efficient. She gave me time to think it over and was available for a follow up call. I highly recommend Mairead.”

  • Bettina Sweeney

    Mairead is a perfectionist in all areas of her business and takes the time to listen to her clients. From the initial appointment to the final reveal you know you can trust Mairead to bring your design vision to life. She is incredibly professional and I would highly recommend her for any project no matter how big or small.

  • Susan Manning

    We met Mairead for the very first time during our 90 minute consultation and she was just lovely. She really took time to listen to what we wanted to, she asked questions, and was very honest in her feedback of what she thought could work and not work. She is very easy to talk to and she answered all our questions in a really thoughtful way. I would highly recommend Mairead if you are looking at a room and thinking what can I do with this space to work for me and my family at this time and for the future.

  • Emma Canning

    What sets Mairéad apart is not just her undeniable talent but also her approachability and understanding of her clients’ needs.


    She effortlessly grasped my vague ideas and spun them into coherent visions that not only suited my taste but also respected my budget constraints. The end result is a space that's uniquely mine yet undeniably elevated. It’s rare to find someone who balances great work ethics with such creativity and understanding of her client’s needs.

  • Betty Fitzgerald

    Mairead is a pleasure to work with. She has a calm, reassuring presence, she is a fantastic listener, and nothing is ever any trouble. Her imaginative style transformed our home into a beautiful space that feels both homely and high-end! My husband and I are thrilled with the result. Thank you, Mairead. Highly recommend.

  • Carol Dorman

    I completely forgot to add a review when Mairead looked at our home ! Background - We had moved home, so a lot of fixtures and fittings were already there, so it was a difficult task to work with what we had and what I wanted. I normally paint my walls all white and soft furniture always matching and the same colour.


    So I contacted Mairead to give me some guidance with colours and furniture for our home. I’m quite eclectic and like to repurpose rather than buy new. Mairead was very mindful of that. She made me think outside the box , the colours she recommended fitted perfectly into our house and what we already had. Visitors often compliment how, especially my living room blends together. Highly recommend recruiting Mairead for your home!

  • Padraig O'Riordan

    Mairead gave me great advice in styling my apartment & I would whole heartedly recommend her judgement and advice.

  • Anna Murphy

    We really enjoyed working with Mairéad. The design she supplied was really beautiful, simple and it works really well with our lifestyle. She was professional understanding and flexible if changes had to be made along the way and worked well with our contractor which took so much stress out of our renovation project.

  • Sarah Brady

    I worked with Mairead on my front room and couldn’t be happier with the result. She took the time to understand my style and needs, and then brought it all together with her creative eye. The space feels both beautiful and functional. She was professional, reliable, patient (even when i changed my mind) and a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. Highly recommend!