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 us?
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?
We 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: We cut through the choice clutter, saving you headaches and stress and we work tirelessly to keep your project moving in the right direction.
The Process
Floorplans
and
design concepts
Design
development
Executing
the
design
Closing the project
Floorplans
and
design concepts
Floorplans
and
design concepts
In this phase, we develop the ideal layout for your home using 3D sketches, floor plans, and early design concepts. We also gather initial build costs to help shape an accurate project budget.
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We’ll review everything together in person, alongside the builder, to ensure clarity and alignment from the very beginning.
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Design
Phase
In this phase, we bring your design to life with full visualisations, material choices, and furniture and lighting selections.
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I source real products tailored to your space, create detailed drawings for bespoke pieces, and arrange samples for all key finishes. This includes paint, furniture, lighting, flooring, tiling, artwork, and more.
We’ll meet again to review the samples in person, giving you the opportunity to see and feel everything and refine any final details together.
Executing
the
design
If we are doing building work this starts now and the wider HbM team comes on board. You employ the builder directly* and we work 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.
* We have trusted trades we bring on board.
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We also get any bespoke carpentry or kitchen cabinetry etc. into production.
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.