Our Approach to Interior Design

Every project begins with a discovery call. This is a relaxed, initial conversation where we take the time to understand you, your space and what you’re hoping to achieve through your interior design or home styling project.

During this call, we talk through your goals, lifestyle, timeline, budget range and any early ideas or challenges you’re navigating. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions, understand how we work, and see if we’re the right fit for one another.

The discovery call helps us determine the most appropriate scope of work and level of support for your project, ensuring any next steps are thoughtful, aligned and tailored to you. There’s no pressure or commitment at this stage - it’s simply about clarity, connection and setting strong foundations from the very beginning.

This involves a meeting with our clients to understand their objectives, budget, ask detailed questions about our clients lifestyle, design preferences, and specific needs to form a clear project scope.

Conduct a thorough site analysis of the space or review architectural plans. This involves measuring the dimensions of each room, assessing natural light sources, layout and flow and evaluating existing architectural elements.

With the site analysis/plan review complete, we then move on to concept development, create mood boards and colour palettes to visualise the design direction and present proposed plans and concepts to our clients for feedback and adjustments, ensuring alignment with vision on both ends. These concepts inform the direction of the interior design of your home, and overall spatial experience.

Develop a detailed floor plan, typically working alongside a qualified building designer or architect, to optimise the layout and functionality of the space. The layout is designed to maximise both style and efficiency, accommodating to our clients preferences for a well rounded, practical and inviting space.

In this phase, we will select materials, finishes, fittings and furnishings. We work alongside our building designer or architect to create detailed drawings and specifications for each element and area of the design, including elevated drawings of each area. To help our clients visualise the finished space, we can offer rendered images and walkthroughs of the 3D model. The finished product includes preferred furniture, suitable fixtures, and various details down to mirrors and artwork.

At Unfolded, we utilise a carefully structured scheduling program to create a detailed list of all finishes, fittings, and furnishings, alongside a comprehensive budget that outlines the costs for materials, furnishings, and lighting. This ensures every aspect of our clients' project is planned with precision. We establish a workable timeline for the project, detailing each phase from procurement to installation. A final meeting is had with our clients, for them to approve the finalised budget and schedule, preparing the project for execution.

We begin sourcing and procuring the items specified in the design. Working alongside our builders, we coordinate with suppliers to order furniture, fixtures, and materials. We manage deliveries to ensure that everything arrives on time and in good condition.

The implementation phase involves overseeing the installation of furnishings and finishes. We coordinate with the contractors for all construction and/or renovation work. We ensure that all elements are installed according to the architectural drawings and design plan, from the installation of fittings, fixtures and finishes, to the placement of furniture as per the finalised furniture layout.

Once the major installation is complete, we offer our clients a final home styling service to put the finishing touches on their space. We can arrange decor items, hang artwork, source plants and place accessories to complete the look. We pay attention to the small details that will bring the design to life, ensuring the space feels personal, cohesive and inviting.

We conduct a final walkthrough to review the completed space and address any final adjustments or concerns.

With the project nearing completion, we finalise all aspects, including paperwork and care instructions for materials. We ensure that all contractual obligations are met and that our clients have everything they need to move in with ease and maintain, and enjoy, their new space.