Our process
Phase 1: Discovery call with Design Director, Cate
This phase includes stages 1-3 of the design process and allows Catherine de Meur Interiors the opportunity to learn about you and your needs.
Stage 1: Initial Consultation
Sharing with you How We Work
Obtaining a detailed brief
Composing a thorough Scope of Work
Creating a proposal and fee estimate
MEETING: Talking through the Scope of Works document and Fee estimate with you
Stage 2: Briefing, Concept & Budget
Compiling & Presenting Initial Concepts
Analysing and documenting the site/existing conditions
Reviewing the budget and timeframe
Building a Concept Presentation
MEETING: Present Concept Presentation, preliminary budget to you for feedback
Stage 3: Team Introductions
Discussing concept plans with the architect and/or builder
Creating and presenting the Design Program - timeline.
MEETING: Project Schedule is presented to you for review
Phase 2: Design
This phase is where Catherine de Meur Interiors takes initial concepts and ideas and constructs the designs and documentation. By the end of this phase, you have everything required for construction to begin; including accurate costings.
Stage 4: Design Development & Preliminary Estimation
Designs are revised based on feedback from the Concept Presentation
Finalising material and specifications
Finalise fittings & fixtures specification
Updating Budget & Timeframe
Supplier visits with you to Winnings, bathroom supplier and Blum to finalise the design and Fitting & Fixture selections
MEETING: Present Design Documentation to you for feedback
Stage 5: Documentation Package
Convert schematic documentation to a Tender document
Create detailed drawings adding materiality and dimensioning
Update any 3D models
MEETING: Present Tender documentation to you for feedback
Sign off from you on Tender Package
Stage 6: Tender & Estimation
Obtaining and reviewing tenders
Finalising costs
Amend project Estimate based on quotes received
MEETING: Present Project Estimate and Tender review to you for feedback
Sign off from you on Project Estimate, timeline and budget.
Phase 3: Implementation
Once contracts have been signed between you and your contractor, construction begins. Catherine de Meur Interiors then moves to a design management role; overseeing trades to make sure the designs come to life as intended.
Stage 7: Design Management
Facilitating the formal engagement of external parties
Updating timelines
Following up orders and invoices
Managing construction with the builder and manufacture of cabinetry and other items
Scheduling Deliveries
MEETING: Weekly or fortnightly during construction
Stage 8: Client Handover Quality Control
Managing faults and discrepancies
Handover
Stage 9: Follow Up
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