What To Expect During Your Initial Design Consultation
Every great home begins with a conversation, one that meanders through dreams, details and daily rituals. Our initial design consultation is where this all begins. It’s not a stiff, sit-across-the-table kind of meeting. It’s a two-hour deep dive into the heart of how you live, what you love, and how we can help you create a home that feels like you.
Setting the Scene
We’ll meet in your home, the place where your story is unfolding. The kettle goes on, the floor plan comes out, and together we begin to unravel what’s working, what isn’t, and what could be. It’s relaxed but highly intentional - a creative meeting of minds where ideas start to take shape.
Our aim isn’t just to talk about sofas and paint colours (though we often do). It’s to understand how you want to feel when you walk through your front door. We’ll explore the moods, textures and moments that make up your dream home, from morning light in the kitchen to quiet evenings curled up by the fire.
How It Flows
Think of this as a working session rather than a consultation. We come prepared, armed with notebooks, tape measures and lots of ideas. Together, we’ll walk through your home, room by room, discussing layout, functionality and flow. We’ll talk about your wishlist and your non-negotiables, your timing and your budget.
Along the way, we’ll share insights and suggestions… sometimes small tweaks that make a world of difference, sometimes big-picture ideas that open up new possibilities you may not have considered.
This session is often full of lightbulb moments. Clients tell us it’s where they start to see their home differently, to imagine what’s possible with the right guidance and creative vision.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the two hours, we’ll have uncovered the bones of your brief - a clear direction and the beginnings of a plan to bring your project to life.
You’ll come away feeling inspired, understood and excited about the possibilities ahead now that the journey has begun.
Following the consultation, we’ll prepare a tailored fee proposal that outlines the scope of work and how we can best bring your vision to life, whether that’s full-service design, renovation planning, or simply helping you pull the finishing details together.
A Thoughtful Beginning
The initial consultation is the foundation for everything that follows. It’s where we begin to build trust, define vision, and translate your thoughts into tangible ideas.
Every home we design is unique, but they all begin here — with curiosity, conversation, and a shared desire to create something beautiful, lasting, and deeply personal.
If you’re ready to begin your own design journey, we’d love to meet you.
Book your initial consultation and let’s start imagining what’s possible together.