THE VALUE OF A DESIGN CONSULTATION
The first steps for your project
An on site design consultation with Danielle is a rich, tailored experience that brings clarity, confidence, and inspiration to your ideas. Here’s an explanation of what value you can expect to receive from a consultation.
A fresh perspective on your space
Danielle will begin with a guided walk-through of your home, carefully assessing layout, light, function and flow. You’ll gain a professional’s perspective on how your space currently performs and how it could be improved to better suit your needs. Often, even subtle changes in layout create a dramatic impact. You’ll start to see your home through fresh eyes, with new possibilities revealed.
Real expertise, applied to your vision
With over 25 years in interior architecture and design, Danielle brings a wealth of insight of what works and what doesn’t. You’ll receive thoughtful, tailored advice based on your vision, lifestyle and the architectural character of your home. Whether you're after a full end to end renovation or partial renovation, she’ll help you avoid common pitfalls and guide your ideas into a cohesive, achievable plan that reflects your goals.
Smart strategies for your budget
Design isn’t just about style, it’s also about smart decisions that will serve you in the long run. During the consultation, we’ll discuss your budget and where it can work hardest for you. You’ll gain clarity on where to invest, where you can save, and how to make choices that add the most value. Whether you're renovating to stay or preparing to sell, our advice is geared toward long-term benefit and ensuring your money is well spent. Our philosophy isn’t about spending more, it’s about spending wisely, and understanding what choices will give you the best results in both form and function.
Check out another blog post about Navigating Renovation Budgets.
A conversation about your lifestyle
The consultation is ultimately about preparing to design a home that fits you. We’ll talk about how you live, what you love doing, and how your spaces need to work for your lifestyle, now and in the future. This part of the process helps us uncover the story behind your home, your personal tastes, and the kind of atmosphere you want to create. It’s warm, conversational, and designed to ensure the end result feels genuinely yours.
The outcome
You’ll finish the consultation with a clearer understanding of what’s possible and what’s practical. Expect to receive personalised insights, expert suggestions, and a sense of direction for your next steps, whether you need an architect, engineer or a Development Application- we will let you know.
More than just advice, the consultation provides inspiration, clarity, and a grounded design vision tailored to your home and lifestyle. A consultation is a professional, guided experience that sets the tone for everything to come, and will be followed by a detailed fee proposal for our design services on your project.
Ready to get started?
Prior to a Design Consultation, we offer a complimentary 30 minute ‘Discovery Session’ in our studio. This an opportunity to meet in person and for you understand more about how we add value to your project and build. We’ll run you through an informal presentation on our design process and the deliverables to you. Tell us about your project using the button below and we’ll be in touch:
