Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of houses do you design?
So many! There’s not a single style we work to, we love the variety our clients bring to us and how no two design jobs are the same. Basically if you can dream it, we can do it!
To see how broad the range of design styles we work to is, please take a look at our portfolio.
How does the decorating process work?
We try to make the process as smooth and easy for you as possible. You can expect it to look something like this:
- Initial Consultation in your home
- Fee Proposal sent to you post consult
- Furniture sourcing & moodboard creation
- Design Presentation for your approval
- Revisions to tweak the moodboards to your liking
- Procurement & Ordering
- Organising deliveries
- Installation of all furniture, decor and art
- Styling + art hanging
- You can move in!
Can you just work on a few rooms and not the entire house?
Sure! We typically work on lounge rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, outdoor areas, and entryways when it comes to decorating but every client has different things bugging them so the order of priority is always different for each client. We offer a specific Single Room decorating service for clients wanting to just focus on one room of the house.
What kind of budgets can you work to?
We work to a variety of different budgets and work with you in the initial consultation to establish a solid budget to work to.
When you work with us you get access to our budget spreadsheet tool.
This is a customised budget tool we have created to show a range of different budgets for specific furniture items. This helps each of our clients to set solid expectations for their project. Click here to enquire about how we can help you with determining your budget.
What can an interior decorator help me do?
We often joke that we come into a client’s house and wave our magic wand and leave. While it’s not really magic, our clients always tell us they could never have done it on their own. We are your sounding board throughout the project, however long that might be! Some clients we work with for 4 weeks to speedily set up their home, others we’ve been working with for 3+ years across various rooms & renovations or new homes.
We help with furniture planning, i.e., working out what items should go where. That could be with the furniture you already have, buying entirely new items, or both. We also help source the right pieces to fit with the overall vision for the space. If you’ve been hunting for the perfect navy blue velvet armchair for years with no luck, chances are we can make it happen for you. We can coordinate custom pieces of furniture like bedheads with specific detailing or fabric or help you purchase off-the-shelf items from retail stores.
Click here to see our interior decorating services in full.
CAN YOU GIVE TRADE DISCOUNTS?
Yes! As decorators, we get better rates on furniture, decor, art and soft furnishings than you can. That’s because we tap into a large network of suppliers who don’t sell to the general public so you’d never be able to purchase those items yourself.
You can expect to save between 10-30% off the recommended retail price. That goes a long way to covering the cost of our service fees.
Our trade suppliers have been vetted by us, we can vouch for their quality, choose custom fabrics to suit your needs, source within reasonable lead times and provide excellent customer service for any issues that may arise. Retailers don’t offer the same level of detail and attention.
Contact us for more info about trade pricing.
Can you manage the whole project end to end?
We can and do often!
For clients who’d rather hand it over entirely, we offer a full turnkey decorating service, managing everything from the initial concept through to sourcing, ordering, delivery and final installation.
For our design projects, we have a full-service interior design offering where we work on Concept Development, Joinery Drafting Design Documentation & Finishes Schedules then work with your build team to oversee Design Implementation.
You’re always kept across the key decisions and updated along the way, but the coordination, the logistics and the follow-up all sit with us. You simply walk into a finished space.
Do you take on commercial projects?
Yes. Alongside our residential work, we take on boutique commercial projects, from retail fit outs and showrooms to hospitality and hotels. We understand that commercial spaces have to balance beauty with function, brand and budget, and we’re experienced at designing interiors that look considered while standing up to daily use. Read more about our commercial design services here.
Do you work with builders, architects and trades directly?
Yes. We regularly collaborate with builders, architects, joiners and trades, and we’re comfortable coming in at any stage, whether you’re starting from plans or partway through a build.
We’ll liaise directly with your team so the interior decisions align with the architecture and construction timeline. If you’d prefer, we can also recommend trusted trades and suppliers from our own network.
