Your renovation plans look great on paper – but will they work in real life?
A floor plan tells you how big a space is, not how it feels.
Where will the daylight fall? How will a room sound once it’s furnished? And how do materials influence warmth and comfort? These are questions that rarely appear on paper – yet they define the difference between a house that’s finished and one that truly feels like home.
Where does it often go wrong between design and construction?
Many homeowners begin with drawings from their architect or contractor. The layout seems clear, the walls are in place. But once construction starts, the design itself hasn’t yet come to life. The contractor asks, “Where exactly should the spotlights go?”
The painter wonders, “What finish do you want on this wall?” And when the kitchen is installed, the outlets don’t line up with the new layout.
Suddenly, key decisions are being made on site — when changes are time-consuming and expensive. The result? A home that’s technically correct but lacks the atmosphere and coherence you imagined.
How does an interior designer turn drawings into a real experience?
An interior designer sees more than lines and dimensions. It’s about connection — how light, movement, sight lines, materials and furniture work together as one composition.
At Choc Studio, every home is developed in 3D. Not as a glossy render, but as a working model that integrates every choice: flooring, built-in furniture, lighting points, window treatments. Long before construction begins, you can see how each space functions and feels.
As one Haarlem client explained: “Only when I saw the 3D design did I realise how large the dining table really needed to be. On the floor plan it seemed much smaller.” That clarity prevents confusion during construction and ensures the finished interior matches the intent of the design.
What difference does this make during a renovation?
When design and construction align, the entire process runs more smoothly.
• Decisions are made early and efficiently.
• Contractors, joiners and upholsterers all work from the same plan.
• Products and materials fit together seamlessly — no improvised fixes required.
For the homeowner, it means calm and control. Instead of last-minute choices, everything follows a considered plan.
in practice: preparation pays off
For a townhouse in Haarlem, Choc Studio designed a wooden room divider with a see-through fireplace. Because the feature was planned during the design phase, the electrician could install all wiring in the exact location during rough construction. No extra demolition, no delays — just a plan that worked down to the smallest detail.
Why does cohesion matter so much?
A sense of home doesn’t come from individual choices, but from how everything connects. The flooring, wall colours, lighting and furniture all influence each other. A space only feels balanced when these elements form one coherent story — both technically and aesthetically.
That’s what Choc Studio means by between plan and reality: design, materials, products and execution considered as one whole, so your home becomes exactly as intended.
From drawing to reality
A building plan is only the beginning, not the end. If you want your renovation to flow seamlessly from plan to reality, you need someone who understands the entire process. Choc Studio guides each step, ensuring design and construction come together effortlessly.
Want to see how we work? Explore our recent projects or schedule a consultation.
About Choc Studio
Since 2007, Choc Studio has guided interior projects from concept to completion. We combine craftsmanship with personal attention, think ahead, and ensure our clients end up with a home that truly suits them.