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Frequently Asked Questions

Hiring an Interior Designer:
How does it work?

Initial Meeting/Brief

During the brief stage we take the time to understand our client’s needs, their personal style and lifestyle. We then draft the design story of the project by conducting a site visit, taking measurements and photographs of each space. We also consider all the factors such as; timeframe, budget, and any other essential requirements. After the briefing stage, we will send a proposal to the client defining the brief as we understand it, with an estimated budget for the FF&E and our design fee. 

Concept Development

From the briefing stage into concept design, we will present our proposal, which will include floor plans with a proposed furniture layout and any structural changes if required. We will also produce mood board presentations with samples of all finishes as well as imagery of all furniture concepts. After presenting these ideas to our clients we will request feedback to ensure we are meeting their design requirements. 

Design Development

After all concept designs have been approved, we will proceed to the design development stage. All final furniture selections, bespoke joinery and interior architectural drawings will be presented to the client, along with finishes, artwork and accessories to be approved. We will also include an itemised breakdown of costs which meet the budget.

Installation

At this stage, a timeline of works will be outlined and agreed, meeting all site requirements, we will project manage each step of the way with FF&E procurement, delivery and installation. Our designers will also attend site meetings to ensure all design work is being implemented and progressing as scheduled up until the snagging. 

What is a mood board and sample board?

A Mood Board is a collection of images on a document e.g. colours, textures, furniture and accessories. A Sample Board is a board or box with wall/floor/fabric finishes, ironmongery and detail finishes.

How do you charge?

We charge on a project by project basis as every requirement is different. Our Initial Site Visit/Design Consultation is £210.00 (inc VAT). Depending on the scale of the project we either charge an upfront one-off fee or a one off fee paid in stages.

What is conscious design?

To design consciously is about designing a home/space which considers your lifestyle, a space that is intuitive, intelligent, functional, quality focused and beautiful. When a home is conscious, it needs to nurture your everyday routine so that you can rest, entertain and energise yourself/or family to live the lifestyle you dream of. Conscious interior design also looks at sustainability, choosing things that last, using natural materials over synthetics and incorporating environmentally conscious FF&E.