FAQ
How does your design process work?
Following an initial consultation, a fee proposal based on the anticipated project requirements and estimated number of days work is created. Based on the RIBA Plan of Work design stages but with adpatation to better suit an interior design scope of works.
One hour initial consultation (free of charge)
(stage 0-2)
Site survey & measured plans of existing site
Brief development
Concept drawings, to include -
Proposed layout plans, 3D imagery, look & feel proposal, suggested supplier’s list for key elements & in person meetings
(stage 3-4)
Design intent drawings, to include -
Development of concept drawings to meet client feedback from the concept design stage, consultation with architects, structural engieneers, building control, planning authorities or specialist contractors (where required), material sample sourcing, FF&E (furniture, fixtures & equipment) proposal, production of tender drawings for contractor procurement
Beyond the tender stage, end to end design and project management services are offered at an additional hourly rate - to suit your preference of how you envisage the project being managed to completion.
(stage 5-6)
Site coordination & quality control, to include -
Schedule of works, sourcing and procurement of materials and FF+E with applied trade discounts, regular site visits to review site progress
(stage 7)
Project Completion, to include -
Handover list, room styling & photography
example interior design services offered
Why hire an interior designer?
You may have already hired an architect or you have a clear vision of the interiors you want and consider going directly to your builder - these are valid choices.
An interior designer can bring studied and specific interior knowledge to fully test the layout of spaces and dimensions of all interior elements and their interfaces with the architecture. Concepts may be suggested which go beyond your expectations and can be fully tested to ensure you achieve the envisaged concept for the project to the highest quality.
If you are going through a planning application with an architect, you may prefer to wait to hire an interior designer until planning is finalised. I would encourage to start the interior design process and collaboration with your architect as early as possible to ensure the spaces planned meet your needs functionally and aspirationally.
Typically interior designers will add on a % commission when ordering materials through them. I prefer to pass on as many trade discounts to my clients as possible allowing them to have the budget in the first place to hire an interior designer (like myself!)
Are you an interior designer or architect?
Both! I call myself an interior designer because my professional expertise and passion is primarily designing interiors. But I am also a qualified architect.
Approaching projects with ‘both hats on’ strengthens my ability to keep an overview of projects, integrate interior ideas holistically into their architecture and consider design at different scales to ensure the highest level of attention to detail.
It allows me to have easier collaboration with architects (if hired) and smoother coordination with contractors.