OUR Process

CLIENT REVIEW/CHECK IN POINTS

PROJECT ESTABLISHMENT 

SPACE PLANNING

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

TENDERING & QUOTING PROCESS

SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION 

  • Briefing Meeting 
  • Site Analysis 
  • Establish Existing Conditions
  • Define Budget

CONCEPT DESIGN

  • Initial Interior Plans & Elevations
  • Preliminary Finishes Schedule
  • Preliminary Fittings, Fixtures & Appliance selections
  • Development of aesthetic direction 

FURNITURE SELECTION

  • Existing Plan Review
  • Redesign Floor Plans
  • Define aesthetic direction
  • Developed Floor Plans 
  • Developed Joinery package
  • Developed Finishes Schedule
  • Developed Fittings, Fixtures & Appliance selections
  • Preliminary Quotes (see below) 
  • Obtain preliminary quotes at Design Development stage OR Contact Documentation stage
  • Builder shortlist  
  • Cost management
  • Review Quotes 
  • Review building contract inclusions with client
  • Curated Furniture Selection
  • Furniture arrangement plans
  • Quotes with access to our trade discounts & suppliers
  • Budget tracking through our software

CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION

  • Finalised Floor Plans 
  • Finalised Joinery package
  • Finalised Finishes Schedule
  • Finalised Fittings, Fixtures & Appliance selections

PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING
SERVICES 

  •  Styling & Placement of Decorative elements on site 
  • Selection of Soft furnishings throughout  
  • Selection of Ceramics, Vases, Books & Trays 
  • Selection & procurement of artworks & sculptures 
  • Coordination of Photography & Videography 
  • Site Inspections at key intervals
  • Review joinery shop drawings 
  • Quality Control (Interiors)
  • Design Adaption & Troubleshooting on site 

FURNITURE PROCUREMENT & ADMINISTRATION

  • Trade quotes, invoicing & order placement with suppliers
  • Arrangement of deliveries 
  • Troubleshooting stock issues 
  • Navigating lead times 

interior design stages 

Establishment

Our first step sets the foundation for a successful design PROCESS:

Design Briefing: Meeting (Zoom or in-person) to discuss your vision.

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project 

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Site Info: Collect existing plans and arrange site visit and evaluation.

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Project Budget: Define and align with your expectations and brief.

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Site Surveys & Planning: Ensure all necessary surveys are completed.

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Scope Definition: Clarify project goals and deliverables across stages.

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These essential administration steps ensure we’re fully prepared prior to the space planning stage.

planning review

space 

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all successful interiors begin with a thorough floor plan review:

Existing Floor Plan Review: We analyse and define areas for improvement.

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Redesign Plans: We improve flow, efficiency, and functionality.

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Aesthetic Direction: A visual style and material palette is developed for your project. 

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Preliminary Floor Plans: We present new floor plans alongside beautiful aesthetic concepts.

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AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS STAGE YOUR FLOOR PLANS ARE FINALISED FOR YOUR ARCHITECT OR BUILDING DESIGNER FOR FURTHER DOCUMENTATION.

Design

concept

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We bring your AESTHETIC DIRECTION to life with initial design sketches and material selections:

Sketch Plans & Elevations: Spaces are developed in greater detail, providing you a clearer understanding of the design elements.

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Material Application: Key finishes are selected for application across floors, walls, ceilings and joinery pieces. 

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Preliminary Finishes Schedule: Fittings, fixtures, and appliances are curated for feedback.

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Visual Presentation: Includes imagery to help you envision the design aesthetic and outcomes. 

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This stage brings clarity and allows for feedback before moving forward.

Development

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design

We refine your design into detailed drawings for accurate costing:

Refined Plans & Elevations: Joinery designs are detailed with detailed dimensions, design notes and finishes information.

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Finish Schedules: Finishes are scheduled in detail to be read in conjunction with drawings. 

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Fittings, fixtures, appliances and lighting Schedules: All elements are detailed into scheudules that sit alongside your technical drawing documents for use by trades. 

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Preliminary Quotes: At the conclusion of this stage you can begin to obtain quotes for key elements where needed.

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interior drawings can be coordinated with the architecture for any final adjustments prior to contract documentation.

Documentation

contract

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We finalise all necessary documents for construction & building contracts:

Technical Drawings: Finalised drawings include detailed dimensions, design notes, and finish codes to ensure every detail in fully captured for your trades prior to your build.

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Detailed Schedules: All fittings, fixtures, appliances and lighting are detailed into schedules that sit alongside your technical drawing documents for use by trades. These are integral to forming your building contract. 

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congratulations, you’re ready to tender your project or move forward to building contracts with your selected builder. 

quoting process

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Tendering &

Once your design is finalised, we help you select the right builder:

Shortlist Contractors: We help you select high-quality builders to interview.

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Brief & Support: Provide contractors with project details and answer queries during the quoting process.

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Review Quotes: Assess preliminary quotes and suggest cost-saving options if required. 

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Builder Selection: Assist in choosing your preferred builder and getting started on-site.

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This stage ensures you’re aligned with the right team and ready to move forward with your build.

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construction

Services during 

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We stay involved to ensure a smooth build process:

Site Inspections: Regular checks to maintain design integrity.

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Design Adaption & Troubleshooting: Address any issues with trades and installers. 

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Quality Control: Ensure everything meets your design expectations.

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Ongoing information: Ensure you’re informed on site progress and upcoming project milestones.

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This stage adapts to your unique project requirements, allowing you flexibility to call on our expertise as required. 

& Order administration

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Furniture selection

We help elevate your space with high-quality pieces:

Expert Selection: Curated furniture, lamps, rugs, art, and accessories, to suit your new home perfectly.

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Trade Discounts: Access to industry only trade pricing and benefits. 

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Order & Admin: We handle order placement, tracking, and delivery to ensure a seamless experience. 

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Styling & Placement: Let us finish the process with our styling services. Allowing you to move straight in without the stress and hassle of wrangling multiple couriers day after day. 

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With our expertise and attention to detail, we ensure your new home is magazine-worthy and ready to be lived in and loved.

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We wern't completely happy with our architects kitchen layout so engaged karina to review our plans.
IT Was such a great decision, we not only have our dream kitchen design but also have been able to fit a powder room. VERY happy!

- kerry H

I'M SO GRATEFUL I WORKED WITH KARINA ON MY RENOVATION DESIGN. THE SPACES WERE SO MUCH BETTER THAN I THOUGHT WE COULD ACHIEVE IN OUR FLOOR PLATE. IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE OUTCOME.

- elizabeth t

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