DESIGN & DECORATION
Design Services - Concept, space planning, custom joinery, renovations - working with architects, builders and trades.
Decorating Services - specifying colours, finishes and furnishings, boutique fabrics, paint finishes and wallpaper, bespoke upholstery, window furnishings and soft furnishings.
PROPERTY STYLING
Styling your property for sale is one of the fastest and easiest ways to achieve the best sale price for your home.
We style both furnished and unfurnished properties to create the best first impression and help a potential buyer imagine living in your property.
FURNITURE PACKAGES
Let us know your budget, tell us your style or show us some images of things you like and we can create the rest for you.
From as little as one item of furniture right down to the teaspoons in the drawer we can take care of the whole process for you - selections, ordering, delivery, unpacking, placement and styling.
“We engaged Claire for a major project. I commend Claire for her hard work, professionalism and attention to detail. The outcome was an amazing transformation.“
— Adam and Margaret
ABOUT THE PROCESS
Stage 1
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Meeting on site to discuss important aspects of your project
We examine your plans, understand your timescale budget explore your goals and priorities.
We talk you through our process and then work together to create a fully defined Scope of Works
After the meeting we Create your Design Proposal and Fee Estimate
Deliver Design Proposal and Contract to you
Stage 2
Client Briefing session to share our search with you
Budget Forecast outlining all estimated cost associated with your project
Presents concepts, budget and schematics
BRIEFING, CONCEPT & SCHEMATIC
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Revise schematic designs on your feedback
Finalise the specification of fittings, fixtures, furniture, accessories and materials
Revise Budget Forecast
Design Development Production Presentation + Updated Budget Forecast with selection of all fittings, fixtures and materials
All major contractors on your project get together to talk concept, cost, validity and timeframe
Present Design Program to you
Stage 3
DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE
Convert Schematic Documentation to Tender Documentation
Create Detail Drawings
Convert Product Presentation to Schedules
Present Tender Documentation Package
Feedback, amendments and your sign off
Stage 4
TENDER ESTIMATION
Submit Tender Documentation Package to trades
Review submissions: cost and timeframe
Obtain final quotes for all fittings, fixtures and materials
Create and present Project Estimate and Tender Review
Client feedback and amendments
Client sign off on Project Estimate
Stage 5
DESIGN MANAGEMENT
Client and contractors sign contracts
Set commencement date
Contractors finalise Building Program outlining key dates for Fixtures, Fittings & Equipment deliveries
Place orders for for Furniture and Accessories
Fortnightly meetings on-site during construction
Walk through for practical completion handover with trades
Stage 6
CLIENT HANDOVER
Prepare handover documents with product details and warranties
Furniture deliveries and installation
Pop the Champagne!
Client final feedback
Final walk through
Manage defects and discrepancies
Styling and photography