Testimonials
What Our Clients Say:
Zeeburg, Amsterdam
Monica and Job :
“Our experience with Ambient Igloo has been outstanding, and we are truly impressed with Annabel’s professionalism, attention to detail, creativity, and flexibility.
From the very beginning, Annabel showed a high level of professionalism in her approach to our project. She was prompt, organized, and thorough in understanding our requirements and preferences. Annabel patiently listened to our ideas, preferences, and concerns, and was always willing to adjust her plans accordingly.
One of the things we loved most about working with Annabel was her creative and out-of-the-box ideas. She brought fresh perspectives and unique concepts to the table that we wouldn't have thought of ourselves. Her creativity was evident in her choice of colours, patterns, textures, and furnishings, which all came together harmoniously to create a stunning result.
In summary, our experience with Ambient Igloo has been outstanding. She is a true professional with an exceptional eye for detail. Her creativity, flexibility, and attentive listening skills made the entire process a pleasure, and we are thrilled with the end result. We highly recommend Annabel for anyone looking for a talented and skilled interior designer who can bring their vision to life in a truly exceptional way.”
Muziekwijk Noord, Almere
Winnie :
“Shoutout to Annabel – The Home Upgrade Maven!
So, TikTok introduced me to Annabel, and wow, she's basically the superhero of turning houses into dream homes!
Jack of All Trades:
Annabel isn't just a designer; she's a ninja at handling contracts, wrangling contractors, and making the whole renovation game feel like a breeze.
Trade Discount
Annabel's got this secret stash of industry trade discounts that turned my budget frown upside down. She is true to her word, "you will recoup your fees from the savings I get you"
Great communicator:
What sets Annabel apart is her exceptional communication skills. Explaining the nitty-gritty of the renovation process with clarity, she turned what could have been jargon-filled chaos into a conversation. It's like having a friend guide you through the entire process, step by step.
If you're on the home upgrade adventure, Annabel is the friend you never knew you needed. She has made my journey towards changing my house to a home that much simpler.”
Lordship Park, London
Marta and Manjot :
“Working with Annabel at Ambient Igloo has been an incredible pleasure and frankly a godsend - we've ended up with a home that looks like a 5 star hotel and it certainly wouldn't have had, given it's our first big build project (and we needed to rip the whole thing out and start over!).
She's fully redesigned our 165 years old London Victorian home and made it functional and beautiful, and pretty much within budget (which never happens!).
Annabel's wonderful, creative, collaborative attitude and amazing attention to detail helped us navigate big challenges and save thousands if not tens of thousands of pounds. I would 100% recommend her.”
Eikbosserweg, Hilversum
Jennifer and Michael :
“I could go on and on about Annabel & Ambient Igloo Interiors!
She was a LIFESAVER for our renovation. We bought a house from the 1920s that needed a complete restoration.
She designed a beautiful remodel & extension to create a home that now fits our family of 6!
She created a Statement of Work for the construction crew to follow, helped us find the BEST contractors, and then managed the day to day of our project for months.
From moodboards to 3D renders of our space (I’m such a visual person so this helped a ton!), to creating a lighting plan and of course sourcing all the lighting, tiles, bathrooms, etc.
She does it ALL and never misses a beat!
There’s no way we would’ve survived this renovation without her & now we get to start a new chapter in our HOME 🩷
She’s a must have for your home design and renovation and deserves way more than 5 stars!⭐️”
Wegedoornweg, Haarlem
Claire and Oliver :
“We recently had the pleasure of working with Annabel over the past year to renovate our new home, and we couldn’t be more impressed with her work. From the start, Annabel’s attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism made the entire process seamless and enjoyable.
Her design consultations were invaluable, with frequent onsite and showroom visits that helped us fine-tune every element. Annabel provided a comprehensive statement of work for our contractors, making sure all building quotes were fully qualified. She even reviewed and advised on the permit and construction drawings, ensuring every aspect was in order.
One of the highlights of working with Annabel was the 2D and 3D modelling of our home. She patiently created multiple versions as the permits developed, allowing us to visualize the space at every stage. Her moodboards for each room were incredibly helpful, and the product catalogs she provided came with a wide range of options to suit our style and budget.
Annabel also connected us with her trusted network of professionals and suppliers, which was a huge asset. Plus, her access to trade pricing for our bathroom renovation was a fantastic bonus that saved us money.
If you’re looking for a talented, reliable, and detail-oriented interior designer, we highly recommend Annabel. Her guidance has been incredible and made the process feel effortless. Thank you, Annabel, for helping us create a home we truly love!”
Amstel, Amsterdam
Natalie & Scott Brighty :
“Our renovation is complete and we couldn't be more happy with the end result!
Our project was bigger than first anticipated and soon became a daunting prospect, but with Annabel's expertise, design inspiration and project management our dream house in Amsterdam was born.
The layout of our rooms was the starting point of our renovation plans. Annabel drew up a number of layout designs to maximise space and consider all our needs as a family. Together through regular consultations we chose the final layout.
On the ground floor this resulted in a custom built in seating area incorporated in our kitchen design (perfect for our toddler and entertaining adults too).
Custom kids desk/bench to zone the children and adult space and keep toys as tidy as possible.
Upstairs she created 3 bedrooms on the first floor, a toilet, a luxury bathroom, a laundry room and a master bedroom on the second floor.
The layout maximised all space available, giving us beautiful and functional spaces to sleep and relax.
Annabel has an eye for style! She quickly understood the type of look we wanted to achieve, our tastes and how to challenge us with new ideas.
Her communication skills are impeccable and we were constantly sharing thoughts regards furniture, furnishings, paint, art, textiles, lighting. She created mood boards to help us visualise each room, this was a huge help when faced with so many decisions.
In addition to her design and styling skills, Annabel created us a very extensive electrical plan. This was super impressive and ensured every spot light, plug socket, charging point, ceiling light, dimmer switch etc was all carefully considered to maximise light, function and ambience ☺️
As the renovation developed we felt we needed more assistance with the project management. She became the liaison and point of contact between all tradesman involved helping to alleviate and resolve any problems that arose as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We couldn't of done it without you Annabel, thank you for sticking by our sides, coaching us through the ups and downs and helping us achieve a stunning dream home that we are so proud of.”
De Pijp, Amsterdam
Mia and Brad :
“Working with Annabel was seamless. We came in with barely an idea beyond concepts and colours, and through a series of thoughtful questions and suggestions, Annabel was able to put together designs within our colour palette.
She helped us to select paint colours, arts and stretch our thinking in terms of functionality in the living space (creating us a distinct 'working zone' and ‘reading zone’ in this new world of hybrid living). She also helped us with custom cabinetry and a lighting plan to get the most out of our home across the seasons.
Easy to work with, quick turnaround of mood boards & designs, and able to support us end-to-end through her network. Could not recommend her highly enough”
Batterijlaan, Bussum
Aimee and Ken :
“Annabel of Ambient Igloo Interiors is the sweet helpful know-it-all you didn’t know you need in your life! If you are undertaking any sort of renovation you need to work with Annabel. She is full of ideas and solutions that will take your home to the next level.
She supported us after we bought a house that needed a complete renovation and she redesigned the house with a real focus on how we would use the space. Via the q’aire, zooms and an onsite she really got to know us and provided interior designs that took our needs and likes to the next level.
Aside from offering so many creative solutions in the layout and beautiful interiors – chef’s kiss to Annabel’s understanding of color – she offered so many practical insights about what is important to consider during the build, what to look out for, what not to do. When discussing the big ticket items she always offered the pro/cons for various options which really helps the decision making process.
There are so many decisions and Annabel keeps the process moving. My husband and I have different styles and taste but Annabel was able to get us to decisions by providing information.
Creating the list of works, finding builders who were available to quote and helping us understand the technical parts of the quote was invaluable. Suggestions for the bathroom, paint colors, kitchen design – all of this would’ve taken hours if we had to do it ourselves. Annabel does it all!
It pays to have a professional who understands what you want and knows what it takes to get there. Renovations are never easy, but Annabel’s knowledge and expertise reduced the costly mistakes we could make and offered options we would never consider.
Highly recommend Annabel and Ambient Igloo Interiors for your next renovation!”
Zeeburg, Amsterdam
Marion and Gauthier :
“We have been working with Annabel to renovate our apartment. The project includes the building of a new kitchen and bathroom in what is currently a bedroom and our living room.
Annabel provided us with several design options to suit our needs, lifestyle and ideas. She was proactive from day one.
As we are very pleased with her work and professionalism, we have decided to continue working with her for the product procurement and project and contractor management of our renovation work.
We recommend Ambient Igloo services!”
Vondelpark, Amsterdam
Steph and Paul :
“With Annabel’s assistance we updated our first floor by moving our old cramped kitchen to a bigger room, and in its place we created a snug area. The result has completely transformed our family life, we love the new spacious kitchen-diner which works so much better for socialising & hanging out.
Annabel’s 3D plans & mood boards really helped us to visualise how it would work & look in reality.
This update inspired us to do the rest of the house and we are using Annabel again for that. She’s a joy to work with and made the whole process really enjoyable & reassuring.”
Blauwe Tramstraat, Haarlem
Steph and Wilmar:
“Annabel helped us design the ground floor of our new house digitally before we even had the keys. We decided the colour palette, floor plan and lighting plan. Working from her 3D models was really helpful and she really thinks out of the box. You can reach her easily and she always made herself available.
She was really a great help to us, I would definitely recommend her!”
Hampstead, London
Chizoba :
“Working with Annabel has been an absolute dream. From start to finish I was impressed by how meticulously and creatively she drew out ideas and turned them into a tangible reality. She even had a knack for preempting what I was going to suggest!
Definitely felt like I was in safe hands. Highly recommend.”