How I Work
When renovating or decorating your home, there are so many moving parts to be considered, from tile selections and grout colour to livable layouts and fabric durability. Working through the decisions can be time consuming and often feel overwhelming, all while you manage your own life and career.
Working with an experienced interior designer gifts you your precious time and a home that is finished to a considered and professional level.
Through my experience and processes, I can reduce the stress and unknowns in your home renovation while you keep doing what you do best. Lets make your new home a reality.
0417 600 893
bec@elskainteriors.com.au
The Process
Starting Out
1. The Initial Consultation
Because everyone’s project journey is unique, I begin with a Discovery Process in which I take the time to understand your family and home while offering general advice.
It is by understanding where you have come from and where you are going that we can design with intent and create connections between where you live and your loved ones. I believe in designing homes that people feel connected to and that function to their specific needs.
I want to offer you value from the beginning, so I highly encourage you to provide as much information as you have prior to my visit (e.g. Pinterest, architectural plans, specific issues you’re trying to solve, a favourite room in your home, art or a hotel that you love…anything that speaks to you).
The Discovery Process fee is $450.
Please complete the Discovery Survey and I will contact you to arrange our first meeting – Link- Discovery Survey
We will discuss:
- Project Deliverables
- Some potential design strategies
- The Feeling
- Use of Your Space
- What you can expect from the process
- Timeframes
2. Project Proposal Delivery
Within a week you will be provided with a detailed scope of work specific to your design needs.
3. Understanding You
During this stage I will obtain an accurate briefing from you to ensure I understand your preferences and requirements. I will document existing conditions and begin to formulate some considered options for redefining your spaces.
Design Development
4. Delivering The Big Idea
At this meeting you will see high level design elements that will set the tone and strategy for your home design.
4a. Additional Industry Experts
Your project may benefit from additional industry experts prior to developing the design further. For example, Architects, builders or town planners may provide valuable insight.
5. Interior Design Development
At this stage your design is refined and the following elements are detailed.
- Materials Selection
- 3D Elevations of key areas i.e. kitchen, laundry, bathrooms
- Final Floorplans
Final Documentation Packages
6. Design Documentation
In this stage I prepare detailed drawings (plans, elevations, sections and detail drawings) together with other schedules to communicate design details and enable accurate tendering.
I prepare specifications in accordance with the drawings and the client’s requirements describing the quality of materials, finishes and quality of work necessary to obtain tenders and meet building regulations.
Documentation includes:
- Building Scope
- Tender Documentation Package (specifications schedule, floor finishes plan, reflected ceiling plan)
- Development of Detailed Cabinetry Drawings
- Elevation Drawings
- Final FF&E
7. Furniture & Accessory Selection
During this stage I present the final selections for the furniture and accessories as a separate package. This may run concurrently with Design Development.
The Build
8. Tendering and Negotiating
At this stage I help clients source suitable contractors, issue documentation for tender submissions, liaise with suppliers for pricing, and compile a final cost summary for the project.
9. Build
Elska Interiors is on hand to assist with design related questions. Elska Interiors will review cabinet makers drawings for compatibility with design and clients lifestyle needs.
10. Furniture Install & Styling
Furniture is placed and styling is completed.
Elska Interiors may also request an opportunity to photograph your new and beautiful home at this point.
Would you like to get started?
Complete the discovery survey and I’ll contact you when it comes in.
Discovery Survey Link
Please take a moment to look through the Elska Interiors Design Studio Guide To Your Renovation for helpful information moving forward.
