Design Solutions

Form and function.

Design isn’t just about looking pretty – it’s about function as well. This is especially important for our home as it often one of our biggest assets, but also because it can have a big effect on our well-being and how we interact with those we live with.

Let’s develop a solution that’s the right fit for you!

By taking the time to understand your goals, whether it’s maximizing storage, making the space easier to use, nailing your fixtures and finishes, or creating that wow factor, we can develop a solution together that feels right for you.

Kitchen, Bathroom, or Laundry Design

I’ll take an outline of what you’re after and design a beautiful concept from scratch that makes the most of your space and the feel of your home. Presented beautifully in 3D so you can get a feel for what it will actually look like. Along with floorplan, elevations and key measurements so you’ll be able to communicate the vision to your joiner, developer or trades.

  • 3D model of the relevant room
  • Design concept detailed into model
  • Floorplan & elevations with key measurements
  • Selection of 3D renders

I NEED THAT!

Custom cabinetry or Built-ins

We’ll discuss what you’d like to achieve as well as any of the challenges or limitations you’ve been facing. Then I’ll design a custom concept that makes the most of your space and is both practical and beautiful! Presented beautifully in 3D so you can get a feel for what it will actually look like. Along with floorplan, elevations and key measurements so you’ll be able to communicate the vision to your joiner, developer or trades.

  • 3D model of the relevant room
  • Design concept detailed into model
  • Floorplan & elevations with key measurements
  • Selection of 3D renders

I NEED THAT!

Material & Colour Selection

Get my design help to create a cohesive colour and materials palette for your room. This will ensure you have a clear vision for your room and will provide guidance and suggestions for all relevant hard or fixed finishes. Well suited for kitchens, bathrooms, & laundries – as well as New Builds and Renovations where you’re looking to set a clear, confident aesthetic for your home!

  • 2D digital flatlay / moodboard
  • Specifications list

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eDesign Moodboard Service

This service is perfect if you’d like a little help refining your style and picking out a few furnishings & accessories. You’ll get my design help to create an interior design plan for your room – with ideas presented on a 2D moodboard, along with shopping list for you to shop your own items.

  • 2D moodboard
  • Shopping list with clickable links

I NEED THAT!

Yes absolutely! The beauty of 3D modelling and eDesign is that you can easily request any changes you'd like to see until you're happy with how it all looks and feels. Depending on the scope we set at the beginning, there may be an extra fee for changes if additional time is required. But we will discuss and agree on this before further work is done.

We can share these via email if you'd like - if you have lots of images or files it may be a good idea to collate them all in one document and send it through as a PDF. Or use a secure file transfer system like Google Drive or Dropbox.

I also find Pinterest a really helpful tool. It is a free, user friendly application that allows you to search and save multiple images (or pins). It is amazing for gathering inspo, planning your projects, and easily communicating what looks and designs appeal to you. If you don't already have a Pinterest account and are interested in setting one up you can read how to do that here.

It's pretty straight forward! Generally things kick off with you sending me your floorplan (or measurements & photos of your room) and letting me know what you'd like to achieve 🙂

Every house and situation is different, so I quote on a project-to-project basis once I understand the details of your project and the time involved. If you would like a brochure with ballpark pricing indications you can email me at info@designingly.co.nz to let me know about your project.

We'll start by discussing your project, what you want to achieve, and any inspiration you have.

I'll then put together a customised quote and leadtime for project for you to confirm you're happy with.

If there is a design work involved I will often use moodboards to convey the direction on colour, style, and ideas so you can feel confident we're on the same page before I get started on modelling.

Depending on your package - concept design and further model development may be included at modelling stage. After this I'll then move into detailing and rendering before final documentation and delivery!

We'll start by discussing your project, what you want to achieve, and any inspiration you have. I'll ask you to send me photos and measurements of your space so I can take into account space and scale. Once I have everything I need I'll go away and do the work - then email you through to you the finished flatlay or moodboard, and list of items specified!

For a single room it's pretty easy to take measurements yourself. I have a Measuring Guide I can send you with tips on how to do this.

If you're wanting to work on a whole house design - it's very likely that your local council will have a copy of the original build plans on file. This is typically included in a document called a LIM report. This generally includes a 'floorplan' or 'framing plan' which in most cases will have the layout and measurements we need. If this is not available to you, then you can take the measurements yourself. (as above, I have a guide I can send you with tips on how to do this).

If you're already working with a builder or developer and just waiting on plans to be done - then I would recommend waiting until these are completed. Or you could ask them to prioritise an overall 'floorplan' with measurements for the house (or room you want to focus on) on so we can get started on the 3D model in the meantime. The basic information I would need is: layout, wall measurements, window and door placement + dimensions, and ceiling height/s.

If you're just at the very early stages and don't have a builder or plans yet I'm happy to model a theoretical space for you, provided you can give me the dimensions and layout etc for what you'd like me to model.