Are you ready to transform your home but feel completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions ahead? Choosing the right carpet, or finding bespoke curtains that truly fit your vision shouldn’t be a source of stress.
For more than 45 years, Dible & Roy has been the trusted, family-run interior design expert, guiding homeowners across Bath and the South West through complex design challenges. Our design service offers everything from exquisite fabrics and flooring to made-to-measure shutters and blinds, but our most valuable service is the expertise that ties it all together. This post will demystify the entire process, providing a transparent, step-by-step roadmap, from our initial consultation to the flawless completion and installation, so you know exactly what to expect when you start your design journey with Dible & Roy.
The Initial Consultation & Vision (The “Why” and “How”)
The Importance of the First Chat
The first step in any successful project is setting aside dedicated time to discuss your needs. We strongly recommend booking a 30-minute design consultation with our expert team members, Lizzie or Amanda. This dedicated slot ensures you receive focused, one-on-one attention in our showroom. You are always welcome to browse at your leisure but will need an appointment to guarantee assistance.
This is your opportunity to bring your photos, ideas, and Pinterest boards! If your focus is primarily on carpets or flooring, please call ahead to check Chris’s availability.
Alternatively, our technician Richard can visit your home to measure and offer advice on what products would work in your space before we get down to the fun part of looking at colours and designs!
Defining the Design Brief
During this vital initial showroom consultation, we act as your trusted partners, helping you define the scope of the project. We’ll ask crucial questions to translate your desires into a concrete plan:
- Functionality: How do you use the space? (e.g. family hub, cosy retreat, formal dining).
- Style & Palette: What looks are you drawn to? What colours or existing furniture must the new design complement?
- Logistics: What is your budget and timeline?
This stage is intensely collaborative. Our goal is to ensure that the final design reflects your personal taste while benefiting from our technical expertise and deep product knowledge.
Design & Specification (Bringing the Vision to Life)
As home to one of the largest fabric libraries in the South, we eliminate the need to endlessly search online. Your consultant will guide you through carefully curated samples, allowing you to touch textures and see colours in person. To help you visualise the final result, we offer a sample and book loaning service, enabling you to test patterns and hues against the lighting and existing décor in your own home.
The Home Measuring Service
For all our made-to-measure products, be it bespoke curtains, custom blinds, or new flooring, precise measurements are key. We provide a free professional home measuring service. This step eliminates any guesswork and potential errors, ensuring that every element, from the drop of a curtain to the lay of a carpet, fits your space perfectly.
Integrated Product Selection
Our design service isn’t about isolated purchases; it’s about product integration. We look at the whole picture to ensure all elements harmonise perfectly:
- Flooring: We offer the ideal solution, whether it’s a bespoke custom rug, high-quality fitted carpet or wooden flooring.
- Window Treatments: We design the perfect made-to-measure solution, choosing between elegant curtains and pelmets, classic shutters, or highly functional blinds. Including smart motorisation from popular brands such as Luxaflex® Somfy and Silent Gliss.
- Finishing Touches: We select complementary poles, tracks, and furnishings to complete the layered look of your new room.
The Bespoke Creation & Preparation (The “Making” Stage)
Once the design is confirmed and the quote is accepted, the real making begins. This is the behind-the-scenes phase where the Dible & Roy promise of quality and craftsmanship truly comes to life.
Craftsmanship and Bespoke Quality
We pride ourselves on delivering bespoke items rather off-the-shelf solutions. Your chosen curtains, blinds, and pelmets are meticulously made-to-measure, crafted by experienced artisans using the high-quality fabrics and materials. This dedication to quality ensures longevity and a superior finish that simply can’t be matched by mass-produced items. Our reputation, built over 45+ years, rests on this detailed workmanship.
Behind the scenes, Marni in our office will be ‘making it happen’ co-ordinating the materials, make up and finally the fitting schedule. She will be your point of contact for updates once your order has been placed.
Installation & Final Reveal (The Seamless Finish)
This is the phase everyone looks forward to! After the meticulous planning, measuring, and creation stages, we handle the final crucial step: installation.
Professional Fitting You Can Trust
The quality of bespoke products deserves equally high-quality installation. Our experienced fitters are integral members of the Dible & Roy team, ensuring products like carpets, blinds, and curtains are installed with technical expertise. They arrive ready to work professionally, efficiently, and with the utmost respect for your home.
We ensure:
- Seamless Fit: Every item is installed precisely according to the measurements taken, guaranteeing a flawless, custom look.
- Efficiency: Our team works affectively to minimise disruption.
- Care: From laying the underlay to hanging the final curtain, attention to detail is paramount, ensuring the workmanship is beautiful and lasting.
The Final Reveal
The moment the last blind is hung or the final piece of carpet is laid, you get to experience the result of our collaborative journey. This is where the vision you shared truly comes to life, a room that isn’t just decorated, but genuinely transformed. We take pride in seeing the delight on our clients’ faces as they step back and enjoy their new, beautifully coordinated space. Go to our blog posts to check out some of our latest projects.
Conclusion: Ready to Begin Your Transformation?
The journey to a beautifully designed home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By breaking it down into these four clear phases—Consultation, Design, Creation, and Installation—Dible & Roy provides a clear path forward, supported by our 45+ years of trusted expertise and quality products.
We offer a dedicated, personalised service to solve your interior design challenges in Bath and the South West. Stop feeling overwhelmed and start designing your dream home with a trusted partner, with your home at the heart of their design service! – meet the team
Take the first step today: Book your initial 30-minute consultation with Lizzie or Amanda and let’s bring your perfect interior to life.