What to Expect: phrase /
what happens when you hire us
the process – actions and steps taken to arrive at your dream home.
What happens when you hire me?
So you need a designer, but you’re not sure how it all works? What problems can I solve? Feel a bit worried/confused/overwhelmed?
I can help. Below is an outline of the standard design process. Not everyone needs the full process, of course, but it is easy to tailor a package to your needs - which we can do during the consultation.
In a nutshell: I cut through the choice clutter, saving you headaches and stress and I work tirelessly to keep your project moving in the right direction.
The Process
Getting to know you and uncovering your unique style
Design
phase
Executing
the
design
The
grand
finale
Getting to know you and uncovering your unique style
After an initial 15 min phone chat we book in a 1-2 hour consultation in your home.
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The consultation is £300 + VAT for up to 2 hours in your house (within London), where we discuss your needs and I can make some preliminary design suggestions. I follow this up with an email detailing our discussions. Project fees depend on the scope and level of service, please see packages page for details.
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During the consultation you talk me through what you need help with and problems to be solved. We look at what furnishings/art you have and what you want to keep. I find out how you want to use your space. You can show me any inspiration pictures you have or, if you haven’t got any, I have an inspiration book you can go through after the meeting.
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We discuss your budget and I give you some suggestions as to how I’d address your room(s). It’s also a chance to get to know each other a bit, the design process can be long and it’s my intention that you should enjoy it as much possible so it is important we are a good fit.
Design
Phase
I put together mood boards and floorplans (up to 2 for each room). Once these are ready we meet (online) to discuss.
Taking on board your comments, I then produce the full design, presented as a 3D sketch render so you can really visualise the space. We meet again to discuss and tweak until it is just right. If we are doing building work, at this point we’ll talk to the builder to start getting a ballpark estimate.
Next, I source real products for your space, create detailed drawings for bespoke furniture and order samples. I do selections for paint, furniture, lighting, flooring, tiling, art etc. We meet again to look through the samples so you can see and touch everything and have another chance to discuss any details.
If we are doing building work this starts now and the wider HbM team comes on board. You employ the builder directly* and we liaise closely with them, managing the designing, ordering, purchasing/deliveries, keeping you up to date with developments and finding solutions to problems that impact the design.
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We produce a purchasing schedule for fixtures, fittings and furniture and effect all the ordering, tracking, returns etc. it's an important part of the service and takes away a huge headache from you.
Executing
the
design
* We have trusted trades we can recommend.
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We also get any bespoke carpentry or kitchen cabinetry etc. into production.
Once all building work has finished the furniture purchasing starts..
The
grand
finale
Your beautiful home is ready, as one client put it, this is 'the champagne moment’. We have a closing meeting to make sure you have everything you need and arrange a suitable time for photographs to be taken.
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Ready to get started? Got more questions? No problem, get in touch to have a chat.