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

To ensure your home is designed to a level that is right for you and to a professional level, I have a set process that I work to.

These are the phases of the process.

Introduction and Discovery

We always begin with a phone call and discovery survey.  The survey is intended as an initial insight into who you are and where your home goals and issues lie.

Once I’ve received your survey I’ll schedule a time to visit with you, allowing us to explore what you can achieve in your home.  This visit will be at my initial consult fee of $450 and last for approximately one and a half hours.  I will provide advice while I am with you in your home.

During this visit I would love it if you could share any personal belongings that you would like showcased, restored or specially cared for.  I will also ask to see any images of spaces you have seen and love.

It is also important that you have a general idea on your budget to avoid the risk of disappointment or rework.

Shortly after the discovery visit I will send you a quote for design work. Let me know if you would like to proceed.

Concept Delivery Phase

At the second meeting I will deliver your style guide based on our first meeting.  This is to verify that we are on the right track and make adjustments before a detailed plan is created.

At the same time I will complete a check measure so I can start drawing up floor plans.

From this point I have what I need to finetune your project and deliver the entire plan.

Design Delivery Phase

This is the moment where I show you your design (don’t worry, adjustments can be made).  This will include a combination of the following depending on your needs:

-Floorplans

-Elevations

-Digital renders for key home areas (kitchen, laundry, bathroom) so you can see the idea.

-Style guides including selections of products and finishes where appropriate

Documentation

Once you are happy with the design, I will complete the design documentation required for trades to quote and meet design requirements.

The documentation can now be sent to the preferred trades for final quoting.

It is recommended that you keep a copy of the documentation on hand for yourself and your trades.  The documentation is intended to remove the stress of the many questions that can arise during the build.

Take a closer look at a previous projects Design Documentation here – Design Documentation

Please note the following:

-The documentation provided by Elska Interiors is intended to inform trades on the design, not on how to execute their trade.

– Elska Interiors will place orders for decoration items and specialty design items (e.g. furniture, wallpaper, specialty lighting, art etc), however ordering of hard fixtures are the responsibility of trades or client (tiles, tapware, plasterboard etc).  Information on where to source materials will be included in Elska Interiors documentation.

Trades

I have a number of trades and industry experts that I prefer to work with however I do work with clients preferred trades as well.

Please note that I do not coordinate or manage trades and I cannot inform them on how to complete the technical aspects of their job, as Interior Designers are not legally allowed to do so in Australia.  I will speak with your trades regarding the design and I encourage you to involve me in the process in there is an issue that will affect the design.

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.