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Our living spaces are intrinsic to our state of mind and well-being. We immerse ourselves in these spaces everyday and they deserve careful consideration.

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The place you call home should express your personality, taste and lifestyle. It should stimulate, calm and nurture you. If planned correctly an interior design renovation can change your life.

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RSd creator and founder, Michelle Mathieson, can help you define your interior design goals, objectives and style; and then carefully develop a compelling design scheme that aligns with your vision and budget. She can help you work through the complex options and decisions and manage the realisation of your project.

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PROCESS

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First Contact - Submit an enquiry through the contact page and Michelle will reach out for a quick chat over the phone. Alternatively, you can call 02 9484 6413.

Initial Consultation - A meeting in your space to listen to your ideas; comprehend your needs, objectives, and expectations. This will be followed up with a customised Fee Proposal outlining the cost of our design services along with a projected timeline to complete the design stages.

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Site Analysis & Style PreferencesA little more time getting to know you better to further understand your routines, goals, aspirations, and style preferences; setting a firm foundation for the collaborative journey ahead. Your spaces will be surveyed and photographed along with an inventory of the furniture/accessories to be retained.

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Return Brief - A thorough report outlining all parameters and objectives of the project; including a detailed interpretation of your style preferences. This ensures we are all on the same page.  

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Space Planning - Preparation of AutoCAD drawings of your existing space followed by an exploration of alternative layouts for your new interiors. We will assess circulation routes, flow, activities, social interaction and devise the optimal solution.

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Concept - The 'vision' is conceived. The overall feel, mood, inspiration, and initial colour palette ideas are conveyed in a mood board.

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Design Development - Everything starts to come into focus as the design details are resolved. Finalization of the plans and preparation of elevations and sections to communicate joinery, wall, and window treatments. Furniture, fittings, accessories, and finishes are selected and costed; samples are ordered. It's time to present the design proposal and communicate the 'vision' with design boards and 2D drawings.

Working Drawings & Documentation -  Once you are happy with the proposal the documentation is taken to the next level: dimensions, set-out points, installation instructions, specifications, details, schedules, and a written Scope of Works.

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Approvals & Consultants -  If Council approvals are necessary we will work with you to engage a private certifier and co-ordinate drawings and documentation to suit their requests. Similarly, we are happy to liaise with architects, engineers, landscapers and any other specialist designers required to complete the project.

Tender/Pricing -  Depending on the size of the project we will either organise quotes from individual tradesmen or invite contractors to tender for the entire job. Review contracts and prices and assist you with your selection.

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ConstructionAny changes that transpire after Tender are resolved and Construction drawings are issued. Close communication with the contractor/trades and regular site meetings to monitor progress, timing, quality and resolve any issues that arise. A defects inspection is carried out on completion to approve or oppose the quality of works.

Purchasing & ProcurementShopping! Accompany you to showrooms to view furniture/accessories. Finalise furniture proposals and request payment. Organise and order window treatments or specialist elements. Make purchases on your behalf, manage logistics, organise delivery and installation of products.

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Styling & HandoverThe fun stuff!! Finalising artwork and shopping for extra styling pieces. Putting everything into place and adding the finishing touches. 

LEVEL OF SERVICE

You may simply require a push in the right direction with a 'to-do' list or a more practical furniture layout. Or perhaps you need guidance through the logistics of the entire project? RSd offer a range of services to step you through various stages of the renovation process.

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Design Discovery

A one-off  2 hour consultation

in your home to discuss

ideas and get you on the right track; Followed up with a summarised 'to-do' list  emailed to your inbox.

$500.00

Fittings & Finishes

You're building your new home and you need assistance selecting your tiles, benchtops, lights, tapware, flooring, paint colours.

FEE PROPOSAL

Style Refresh

You're happy with your finishes and investment furniture but you want to breathe new life into your space with fresh accessories, artwork and/or lighting.

FEE PROPOSAL

Design Roadmap

You need help with 'the vision' - drawings, documentation, finishes, fittings and furniture; but you can  manage the build and procurement yourself. 

FEE PROPOSAL

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