Planning a £150k+ Renovation?
Get clear before you commit.
For homeowners who want clarity before committing to layout decisions, financial commitments and the next stage of works.
You have architectural drawings in place.
Builder pricing is underway or about to begin.
You want to move forward with confidence.
You may be asking:
Does this layout genuinely support how we want to live?
Is everything clearly defined before pricing is finalised?
What might be missing?
What needs to happen first?
How do we avoid expensive changes later?
A brief suitability call ensures this is the right fit before we proceed.
How this service works:
Phase 1: Does the layout actually work?
Before anything is signed, we review your architectural drawings in detail.
We test the space properly, drawn in 2D to see how it will function day to day.
This includes:
Reviewing the drawings together, with your lifestyle and priorities in mind
Exploring different furniture layouts and circulation options
Checking room proportions with storage needs
Identifying layout decisions that could cause frustration later
Refining practical details before commitments are made
The goal is to make sure the space genuinely supports how you want to live before money is committed.
Phase 2: Are the quotes aligning with your plans?
Is everything clearly defined before pricing or signing?*
We look for:
Gaps or vague descriptions in the quote
Assumptions that haven’t been clearly discussed
Areas that could lead to unexpected costs
Decisions that need to happen earlier than expected
Clear questions to raise with your architect or builder
*If builder pricing has not yet been obtained, we focus on refining the layout and outlining what should be clearly defined before quotes are done.
The aim is to reduce grey areas before contracts are signed.
Phase 3: Clear next steps
At the end of the process, you receive a clear, written summary of everything we’ve covered, including:
Your refined 2D layout and furniture plan
Key observations about how the space will function
A short list of priority decisions
Guidance on when kitchens, bathrooms and finishes typically need to be selected and ordered
Clear points to discuss with your builder or project manager
This is not project management. It’s clarity on where things stand and what happens next.
About this service
After years of delivering full-service interior design and working alongside architects and builders, I’ve seen how quickly renovation projects accelerate once drawings move from planning into pricing and builder selection.
The early stages often move slowly with revisions, permissions, and waiting. But once the builder is chosen, the pace picks up. Timelines compress and decisions become significant.
At this point, homeowners find themselves making big commitments anyone stepping back to properly test how the space will actually function day to day.
This service exists to provide a calm, experienced second perspective before decisions move quickly to make sure your layout works and your renovation choices are made with clarity, not pressure.
A short suitability call will let you know if this service is appropriate for your project before moving forward.
Investment
Engagements begin from £3,500, depending on project scale and complexity.
Each proposal is tailored following an initial suitability call.
If you have architectural drawings in place and are preparing for or reviewing builder pricing, you’re welcome to apply for a suitability call.
Following a brief initial conversation, a tailored proposal will be provided if appropriate.
