a new approach

Reimagining Your Home

A new kind of architecture and interior design consultancy: professional, approachable, flexible, cost-effective and transformative.

who we are

Introducing Spaces Refined

Based in London and working worldwide, Spaces Refined supports design-led homeowners through every stage of home renovation - bringing inspiration, clarity, confidence, and calm to the process of creating beautiful and elevated homes.

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 the renovation challenge

Renovation can be daunting.

Balancing the budget. Sourcing suppliers. Aligning your vision. Refining your aesthetic. Sourcing materials and furnishings. Trusting the right 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.

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 HOW WE HELP

Take Control of your Project

Creating an extraordinary home means having a clear vision, a strategic plan and understanding how to turn it into reality.

Spaces Refined is a framework and tools that equips you to tune out the noise and focus on bringing your home to life.

Plan, make decisions, and navigate the process with confidence, clarity - and vision.

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  • "First of all, thank you so much for the session on Wednesday - it was so helpful! I was worried I wouldn’t be able to take everything in after a night of zero sleep, but I needn’t have stressed - I did get so much out of it. And as a result feel equipped to move forward with confidence now, for which I am very grateful."

    Client, The Studio Sessions

  • “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.”

    Client, The Studio Sessions

  • “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.”

    Client, The Studio Sessions

  • "The website is not only very clear and appealing, it also, from the very first few lines, reads as though you are able to see inside my head … on that basis I have no doubt that one of the sessions would suit me perfectly given where we are at with our project."

    Client, The Studio Sessions

  • "I am so grateful for the meeting we had and I really enjoyed working with you. Your pragmatic approach was so reassuring and without it I think I would have really lost my confidence (and certainly any enjoyment) to keep going with the loft."

    Client, The Studio Sessions 

 the gap we fill

Why Spaces Refined?

Spaces Refined was developed specifically to bridge the gap between engaging a full-service, full-time interior design and architecture practice and going it alone.

Our unique model 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 beautiful, optimised results – and won’t pay the price in overwhelm, stress and costly, frustrating errors.

 why this matters

Achieve 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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 EXPERTISE ON YOUR TERMS

Inspiration, structure, and 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 professionals.

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.

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The Transformation and Support you have been searching for

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Strategic Offerings

Your 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.

  • Focused one-to-one workshops (with Catherine Finkernagel) for planning, decision-making and problem-solving. Professional support and creative advice that can act as a check-in or catalyst at any stage of your project. From a one-hour consultation to a full day immersion - or even a series – simply decide how many sessions you need, and at what stages.

  • 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. From building your vision and budget to planning a timeline, selecting suppliers and creating solid briefs for contractors or specialists, you’ll get everything you need to begin without being overwhelmed.

  • For the motivated keen to take control, our essential checklists, templates, and mini courses to help you start and continue your renovation journey with confidence.

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 the person behind it

Meet Catherine

I'm Catherine Finkernagel, RIBA-registered architect, BIID-registered interior designer and Director at Finkernagle Ross with over 25 years shaping homes across the UK, Europe and the US, featured in Architectural Digest, House & Garden and The Sunday Times

I created Spaces Refined for homeowners who want to lead their own renovation with an expert in their corner, not hand it to a full-time team.

My approach is simple: clear, practical guidance, tailored to your stage helping you decide what matters and when because getting your home right shouldn't mean going it alone.

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