Explain the decision you need to make
You do not need a complete design brief to begin. Explain what is changing, what is not working and what would make the project successful. It helps to distinguish immediate decisions from longer-term ideas. If several people will approve the outcome, identify their priorities and how the final decisions will be made.
Bring enough context to make the discussion useful
Photographs, a floor plan or a measured sketch help anchor the conversation in the actual space. Include reference images and explain what you like about them. A working budget, important dates and known building constraints provide further context. Note which information is preliminary so the next stage can include appropriate verification.
Leave with a clearer project direction
The next step may be focused space planning, an online room design, visualization of an established concept or a broader proposal. Before booking, confirm the consultation’s format, fee if applicable and any written follow-up. The subsequent proposal should define the deliverables, reviews, responsibilities and information required to begin.
What to include in the scope
Agree the following items in writing before the work begins. Your proposal confirms the exact deliverables and any exclusions.
- A discussion of your goals and project stage
- Identification of the design decisions that matter first
- A review of available inputs and information gaps
- A recommended next scope or proposal direction
Prepare for the first conversation
- Photos or plans and a short description of the problem
- Your priorities, inspiration and pieces to retain
- Budget context, timing and the questions you want answered
Common questions
Can I enquire before I have measurements?
Yes. Share the information available and explain the decisions you are considering. The consultation can identify which measurements or documents will be needed for a more detailed design stage.
Is the consultation free?
Confirm the fee, format and any written follow-up before booking. No universal consultation price is published here; the enquiry helps establish the appropriate next step for your project.
Will I receive a complete room design during the consultation?
A consultation establishes priorities and scope. A complete layout, selection package or rendering requires its own agreed deliverables and production process, set out in the project proposal.