For most of us, buying a property in Switzerland is a dream come true, but transforming a house into a place that truly feels like home can be surprisingly daunting.
It’s not usually the decoration that is the challenge. It’s knowing who to trust.
Finding skilled tradespeople is one thing. Trying to explain your vision in a language that is not your mother-tongue is another thing entirely. Even if you have lived in Switzerland for years, discussing colours, textures, finishes and renovation ideas in German, French or Italian can feel overwhelming. The smallest misunderstanding can turn an exciting project into an expensive and stressful experience.
One family-run interior design company in Aargau knows that feeling well.
Having built their own life in Switzerland after moving from the UK, they understand first-hand the challenges of learning a new language while building a career and raising a family. Like many expats, they admit that speaking the local language did not come overnight. It came through persistence, everyday conversations and simply getting on with life. Today, Rothrist work comfortably with Swiss clients, while also offering English-speaking homeowners the reassurance of discussing every detail, without worrying that something has been lost in translation.
That shared experience creates an immediate sense of trust.
Whether it’s refreshing a tired room, creating seamless modern finishes with microcement, or completely imagining a living space, the conversation begins where it should – with listening. Clients can explain exactly how they want their home to feel, ask questions without hesitation and enjoy the creative process, rather than worrying about vocabulary.
Perhaps that is one of the hidden strengths prevailing throughout our Expat community. We understand what it is like to start again. We know that finding people who genuinely understand your perspective makes settling into a new country so much easier.
Sometimes the greatest luxury isn’t simply beautiful design.
It’s feeling understood from the very first conversation.
Based in Aargau, Rothrist Home Design specialises in bespoke interior renovations, decorative finishes and modern home design, serving clients throughout Switzerland.
Written by Robyn Hammond for SwissMeUp.com
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In October 2026, the What`s Up Network in Switzerland introduced Rothrist to a SwissMeUp client in Bern. Guess who has a new floor? You can check out the results of several days of sanding, cleaning polishing and coating at the Cozy Vintage store at Speichergasse 39.
Drop in if you would like to take a look.
Rothrist can help you renovate your home or your commercial property.
Contact Leigh at Rothrist for more information.
Rothrist is Gold Star rated by SwissMeUp.
Leigh is action at Cozy in Bern October 2026
