the CONCEPTRefining your renovation
A new type of architecture & design consultancy. Flexible, accessible, affordable – and transformative.
the challengeRenovation can be daunting
Balancing the budget. Sourcing suppliers. Refining your aesthetic. Sourcing materials and furnishings. Working with contractors. Making (a lot of) decisions. Untangling red tape…
Navigating any building project has the potential to be complex and stressful. But getting it right can transform your life.
Spaces Refined gives you access to more than 25 years of professional architectural & interior design expertise you won’t find elsewhere.
THE founderMeet Catherine Finkernagel
"I'm a RIBA-registered architect and BIID-registered interior designer. As a Director of the London & Hamburg-based practice Finkernagel Ross, I've spent more than 25 years creating and shaping amazing homes across the UK, Europe, and the US."
"But what I've come to realise is that having a full-service architecture team always on hand isn't always necessary for every project, or every budget. Which is why I created Spaces Refined - as a way to offer homeowners who want to lead their own renovation access to the expertise they actually need, at those key moments that make the difference."
"My approach is simple: clear, practical guidance, tailored to your stage, helping you decide what matters and when. Getting your home right shouldn't have to mean going it alone."
HOW WE can HELPTake control of your project
Creating an extraordinary home means having a clear vision and a strategic plan - and understanding how to turn them into reality.
Spaces Refined is a flexible, cost-effective framework that equips you to tune out the noise and focus on bringing your home to life in the way you envisage. Plan, make decisions, and approach the process with confidence, clarity - and creativity.
renovation simplifiedLead your renovation
with intention
A UNIQUE APPROACHWhy Spaces Refined?
Spaces Refined was developed specifically to bridge the gap between engaging a full-service, full-time interior design & architecture practice and going it alone.
It's a unique model that enables you to build the personalised package of consultancy, tools, and professional resources you actually need to see your project through. So you’ll achieve the maximum from your budget - and won’t pay the price in costly, frustrating errors.
personalised supportAchieve the home you want
It’s never just money. Beyond invoices and spreadsheets, renovation is a significant emotional investment in your future - so you want everything to be true to your vision.
Whether you’re just getting started or already in the thick of things, Spaces Refined is a simple route to get the guidance and support that’s right for your project, your confidence, and your stage in the journey.
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ON YOUR TERMSInspiration, structure, & advice when you need it. Independence when you don’t.
Not every project requires a full-time architect or interior designer. But every successful renovation benefits from access to professional expertise.
Decades of experience mean I understand the anxieties and anticipate the pitfalls. My strategies and systems will help you navigate complexity and make the right calls - at any stage of your journey. An ongoing partnership that has tangible value.
The transformation and support you’ve been searching for
transformative OfferingsYour project, your way
Every home renovation is different – and every owner has their own needs, their own individual appetite for involvement. The beauty of Spaces Refined is in the freedom to choose the level of support that works for you and your project.
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Focused one-to-one workshops (with Catherine Finkernagel) for planning, decision-making and problem-solving.
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To complement Studio Sessions, our complete suite of proprietary resources and professional tools to get your renovation under way and on the right track with confidence.
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For the motivated to take control, our essential checklists, templates, and mini courses to help you start and continue your renovation journey with confidence.
