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Consultation only

A single paid session and a written direction, for clients who want to execute the work themselves.

Two hours, either at your space or at the studio, with the plan on the table. We will work through layout, light, storage and material direction, and you should come with photographs, dimensions and a list of what is not working. It is a working session rather than a presentation — expect to be asked more questions than you ask. Within a week you receive a written summary of everything we discussed, a material direction, and a shortlist of suppliers and trades we would use ourselves.

If you appoint us for full scope within three months, the consultation fee is credited in full against the design fee. If you do not, the summary and the supplier list are yours to use however you like, including with another studio. We would rather you executed a good plan without us than a poor one with us.

What is included

  • One site visit or studio session
  • Verbal direction on layout, light and material
  • A written summary with a material direction
  • A supplier and trade shortlist

What is not included

  • Drawings, specification or procurement
  • Site supervision

How this runs, stage by stage.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    1–2 WEEKS

    We visit the space, measure it, and establish the budget before any drawing begins.

  2. 02

    Concept

    2–3 WEEKS

    Plans, a spatial idea and a material direction — presented once, revised once.

  3. 03

    Design development

    3–5 WEEKS

    The drawing set: joinery, lighting, electrical, finishes and every fixture specified.

  4. 04

    Execution

    8–16 WEEKS

    Work on site, supervised weekly, with a written report against the programme.

  5. 05

    Handover

    1–2 WEEKS

    Snagging, styling, warranties and a maintenance note for every finish.

The full process, in detail