When renovating, there are often two parallel streams: shaping how a home will function, feel, and support daily life, and preparing the drawings and documentation required for approvals and construction. Interior designers typically focus on liveability, layout refinement, joinery, lighting, finishes, and guiding clients through decision fatigue, while building designers and architects generally lead the approvals documentation and technical coordination required to bring a project to life, often also shaping the external form, street presence, and architectural expression of the home.

Rather than overlapping, projects are typically collaborative, with each consultant documenting their own area of expertise. Interior documentation supporting the internal design intent, and architectural or building documentation addresses structure, compliance, and approvals. Together, these drawings act as a clear roadmap for builders, allowing projects to be accurately priced, well coordinated, and delivered with fewer assumptions on site.

Our projects are typically delivered on a fixed fee through the design phases, providing clarity and predictability as decisions are developed and documented. If clients would like ongoing involvement during construction, we offer an optional Design Management phase charged hourly, as the level of support required can vary depending on the build or renovation. This approach allows flexibility while ensuring you only pay for the time needed on site.

The builder usually manages construction and coordinates trades once work begins, however we remain closely involved to help protect the design intent. We can recommend trusted trades and collaborate with your selected team throughout the process. For clients wanting additional support, our optional Design Management phase allows us to liaise directly with the builder and assist with queries, detailing, and on site decisions.