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Our Guarantee
So how can you be sure the design will meet your brief?
The answer is you can’t. But we are so confident with our 4 stage design process, designed to logically walk you through the briefing and design process coupled with the opportunity for your constant feedback and input, that we will get it right. Its because we work so closely with our clients that we can practically guarantee that you will be happy with the quality of the design solutions produced for your project. Many of our clients have provided testimonials to vouch for the quality of their experience and you can see these on the projects page.
So, if you are not happy with the direction we’re going in or the quality of the design service by the end of the first design meeting, if we are so off the mark that you would prefer not to proceed any further, then you will not be charged any design fees.
That’s right, RISK FREE!
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What we do
We look at how you use a space – your home, shop or office. We look at how the spaces relate to each other, are they logical? Do they meet the needs of your lifestyle or business? How could they be improved? Then we work backwards to provide a design solution to help you get there. We design floor plans to get the traffic flow right, we detail all the joinery & fitout to meet your brief, we select all wall, floor & ceiling finishes, fixtures & fittings, we design lighting & electrical layouts & provide input on heating & cooling design. We provide a professional drafting service to document all designs & specifications. And if you want, we can help you manage your project on time, on budget.
What we can do for you
We know that undertaking a renovation or fitout is not something you do all the time. So, we’ve designed our service to take the hassle out of it for you. We meet with you on site to get an idea of what you want to achieve. We provide an honest assessment of the scale of the project and your budget and will advise the best way to tackle it. If you need an architect we can recommend one. But in most cases we can manage the design for small extensions, shop or office fitouts all in house.
What are the costs
Most stages in our design consultancy are fixed price giving you flexibility & control over your budget. We are also available on an hourly rate basis if you need a little extra help with your project but don’t need a full service.
Most clients are unsure of what to expect when it comes to design fees. Our fees are honestly and transparently calculated on the actual amount of work involved, not on a projected percentage, but based instead on the needs of each individual project.
So, consider the scale of your investment. Many clients exhaust their budgets with construction costs and architect or draftsman fees before they realize they need assistance with the interior. Without a designer looking after the interior, there’s a huge part of the detail missing, so critical decisions can be glossed over during planning or changed on the hop during construction wasting time & costing you money. Its only in hindsight that you realize a bit more planning in the beginning would have paid off in the end.
Our fees start at $135/hr + GST but reduce when a larger amount of work is required.
The design process
Undertaking a large project can be daunting and takes loads of tough decisions. We provide the roadmap. Our four-step design process is very collaborative to make sure we take a detailed brief, solve your design problems & identify a big picture concept. We then meticulously plan, document and manage your project to achieve it.
Our 4 step design process
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Pre Design where the project specifics are gathered and a ‘mud map’ sketch plan is produced to clarify your requirements. Indicative budget estimates are discussed/obtained and the planning applications are submitted (by others) if required.
Concept Design develops the sketch plan into detailed plans & elevations, colours, materials, finishes & fittings selections to demonstrate the look & feel as well as the practical requirements.
Documentation converts the concept design into CAD drawings, specifications are finalised and interior construction documents are prepared for tendering & building.
Project Management calling of tenders, answering queries & preparation of final drawings & documents for construction, inspection of building works during construction of the interior to ensure the design outcome is a successful one. |
Like what you hear?
Get in touch with us by phone or email about your project. We’ll come out for a FREE 1hr Design Consultation & chat about how we can help you.
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