Test Ideas Before You Commit
Our Planning and Feasibility Service is designed for homeowners who want clarity on what their home can become before investing in a full renovation. Whether you are exploring the possibility of reconfiguring your existing floor plan, adding an extension, or simply improving the flow and functionality of your space, this service provides a solid foundation for informed decision-making.
This service is particularly well suited to clients who do not yet have architectural floor plans, as well as those who have indicative plans prepared by an architect or draftsman and would like them reviewed, refined, and resolved from an interior design perspective. We frequently work with homeowners at the very beginning of their renovation journey, helping them understand what is achievable within their site, their budget, and their lifestyle requirements.
We start by listening carefully to your needs and aspirations. We want to understand how you use your home today, what is working and what is not, and how you envision living in the future. With this understanding, we develop considered floor plans that explore the best possible use of the available space, always with an emphasis on improving flow, natural light, functionality, and liveability.
What the Service Includes
Initial Consultation and Site Assessment
We visit your home to take measurements, assess the existing conditions, and discuss your requirements in detail. This meeting allows us to understand the architectural character of the property, identify structural constraints, and explore the opportunities that the space presents. We also discuss your budget expectations so that our recommendations remain grounded in financial reality.
Floor Plan Development
Based on our assessment and your brief, we prepare two to three considered floor plan options. Each layout is designed to optimise flow, maximise natural light, and resolve spatial problems. We present these options with annotations explaining the rationale behind each design decision, allowing you to compare approaches and identify the direction that best suits your family.
Builder and Engineer Review
Once a preferred layout has been established, we arrange a site meeting with a trusted builder and structural engineer. Together, the plans are reviewed to confirm they are structurally sound, buildable, and aligned with your budget. This collaborative review provides an early indication of construction costs and identifies any issues that could affect the project scope or timeline.
Feasibility Report and Recommendations
Following the review, we compile a comprehensive feasibility report that includes the refined floor plans, indicative cost estimates, structural considerations, and our recommendations for next steps. This document provides the clarity and confidence you need to decide how to proceed, whether that means engaging our full design service or taking the plans to your own builder and architect.
Who Is This Service For?
The planning and feasibility service is ideal for homeowners who are considering a renovation but are unsure where to begin. It is also valuable for those who have received preliminary plans from an architect and want an interior design perspective before committing to detailed documentation. Clients consistently tell us that this service helped them avoid costly mistakes, clarify their priorities, and move forward with confidence and financial clarity.
This engagement is deliberately structured as a standalone service, meaning there is no obligation to proceed further. However, many of our clients choose to continue with our full interior design service after experiencing the quality and thoughtfulness of our planning work.
Key Benefits
Understand what is achievable before committing significant resources.
Indicative costings help you plan financially with certainty.
Refined floor plans and a detailed feasibility report you can take forward.
A standalone service with no requirement to proceed further.