Design process

Brief → concept → develop → specify → deliver. Five gates, updated estimate at each.

1

Brief

Lifestyle audit + survey

2

Concept

Layouts + mood

3

Develop

Materials + 3D

4

Specify

FF&E + lighting

5

Deliver

Build + styling

Gate deliverables

GateYou receiveEstimate updateTypical duration
01 BriefProgramme doc, as-built dimensions, inspiration briefIndicative band (±20%)1 week
02 Concept2 layout options, material direction, 3D sketch viewsRefined band (±15%)2–3 weeks
03 DevelopedFinal layout, elevations, lighting concept, joinery sketchesLine-item draft (±12%)4–5 weeks
04 SpecificationFF&E schedule, contractor pack, tender drawingsBinding quote (±5%)3–4 weeks
05 DeliverySite supervision log, snag list, styling, photo handoverFinal accountProject-dependent
Design documentation

Revision policy

Two structured revision rounds per gate—changes outside scope quoted separately.

Client portal

Drawings, schedules, and estimate versions in one shared folder.

Site rhythm

Weekly reports on build packages; daily photos during critical install weeks.