thinking about the interiors

THINKING ABOUT THE INTERIORS

OF YOUR PROJECTHere’s how to translate that

dream into a tangible result.

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Rapid Project Planning Pack for

The Research Phase

“ Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Warren Buffet

We hear this story time and again when people are designing or decorating their residential or commercial project: it goes over time and budget. The reason for this is that too many people head off in a direction before they’ve sat down and conducted the necessary research, like whether an area or space fulfils the necessary function it’s intended for. We understand why – they’re excited. But just like a neurosurgeon never begins surgery without conducting a thorough diagnosis beforehand, you need to put in the hours and do your research, before you move into the Design Phase.

Luckily, we’ve created an Interior Project Planning Pack, giving you a simple way to help you move through this vital Research Phase. If you use this useful tool of ours, you’ll reduce your overall risk and drastically improve the end result.

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Building Projec t

Roadmap

6 Steps to Plan your

Interior Project

The Roadmap

You need to check the feasibility of your ideas and understand what the project constraints are. If you work with us, we’ll move to the Analysis Phase by conducting a Definition and Appraisal Review to eliminate assumptions, identify constraints and determine your best options. You’ll receive a document which you can use to reduce the risk of your project and present the best options for your budget.


Building Projec t

Roadmap

6 Steps to Plan your

Interior Project

Research • Designers • Builders • Magazines• Internet

Appraisal & Definition Review • Needs & options • Review proposals • Select an designer

Design • Concept development • Design development • Consultant co-ordination

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Documentation • Planning approval • Schedules • Timelines• Construction / Manufacture• Site Documentation

6Tender • FF&E Costings • Quotations from Contractors• Selecting the Suitable Supplier

5 RBuild • An Interior Designer advises on aspects of the build

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Budgets, Contrac ts & other FAQ s

Here are some things to think about

when addressing costs and value

1. Establish a budget

A professional designer will help you get the best value and quality for your budget. They’ll absorb all of your ideas and find ways for you to achieve your goals, even if it means spending more time on finding affordable alternatives to your suggestions.

2. Outline contract terms

The contract should outline not only the legal terms, but also the plans that you and your designer have discussed including budget, design fees, and accountability for sub-contractors like painters, joiners and other installers.

FAQ: Is an Interior Designer really necessary and can they save me money?

Some people are frightened off by the perceived costs of using an Interior Designer, believing that they’re outrageously expensive and only useful if you have an unlimited budget. This is simply not true.

Not using a designer can work out much more expensive in the long run and can be time-consuming and stressful. Not everyone has the time to explore the endless possibilities that exist in order to create their dream environment and trying to choose from the infinite number of products in the market can be confusing and overwhelming. Using an effective and knowledgeable Interior Designer will eliminate all of these problems.

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FAQ: Interior Architect, Interior Designer, Interior Decorator – what’s the difference?

The terms “Interior Designer” and “Interior Decorator” are often used interchangeably, as if they’re identical professions, but while both have the ability to create beautiful spaces and their roles often overlap, there are fundamental differences between them.

Interior Architect & Interior Designer: a person qualified by education, experience and recognised skills, who:

1. Identifies, researches and creatively solves problems relating to the function and quality of spaces.

2. Performs services relative to interior spaces including project administration, design analysis, space planning, aesthetics and inspection of work on site using interior construction, building systems and components, building regulations, equipment, materials and furnishings.

3. Prepares technical drawings and documents relative to the design of interior spaces, in order to enhance the quality of life and protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.





Interior Decorator: a person qualified by education, experience and recognised skills, who:

1. Is primarily concerned with the functional and decorative planning of the interior of a structure.

2. Applies decorating principles to beautify a space by planning the layout of the area, taking the activities of the area into consideration.

3. Styles the room by selecting and placing furniture, accessories and decorative finishes such as cushions, lampshades and window treatments.

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Questions to ask

• What design services do you offer?• What elements define your style and where do you find inspiration? • Do you welcome client involvement?• What can I do to help you deliver the best work for us?• Will you let me know if my budget, timeline and scope of the project are unrealistic?

• How would you like me to share my ideas, images, needs, wants and research?• How will you present your design concept & ideas?• What builders/architects/contractors do you work with?• Do you have a team game plan that outlines how we’ll all successfully work together?


Here are a few questions to help

you find that perfect designer for the job:

Choosing the right Interior Designer can mean the difference between an exciting and enjoyable experience and one plagued with hassles.

My ths vs.

Realit y

What do Interior Designers really do?

An interior designer’s role is a lot wider than most people realise. When a designer manages your

project, they’re involved in every part of the building and design

process to ensure that your investment is secure, and that the

end result is what you’re looking for.


Myth RealityHiring an Interior Designer is out of your budget.

They will ask you what budget you can afford and will provide options that don’t go beyond what you can spend.

Designers switch a few fabrics around, and their work is done.

What appears to be playing with paints and fabrics is in fact about determining your space’s requirements and making it functional, adjusting to architectural blueprints, respecting building codes, standards and regulations AND beautifying the space.

What do Interior Designers really do?

An interior designer’s role is a lot wider than most people realise. When a designer manages your

project, they’re involved in every part of the building and design

process to ensure that your investment is secure, and that the

end result is what you’re looking for.

My ths vs.

Realit y


Myth RealityYour home is small and is therefore not suitable for professional design solutions.

The most important service designers have to offer is to transform limited spaces into fully functional and liveable areas.

Interior Designers only need Pinterest to create designs.

Pinterest is one of the many sources they use to find inspiration and references, but interiors experts rely on a wealth of knowledge gained from years of experience in the trade, as well as various other sources including global and international trends.

The method below is our famous 6 Question Design Brief Creator. You can request a more detailed, but equally simple guide by visiting www.designmyspace.com.

Question• What type of project is being presented? (Residential/Corporate/ Retail/Commercial)• What is the scope of the project? (New Building/Renovation/Refurbish)• How do you want to FEEL as you move through your new space?• Who will essentially be utilising this space?• What are the budget, timeframes and boundaries we need to work within? • What does this project mean to you?

Answer

How to create a design

brief using only 6 questions


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Are you sure you’re ready to move to the

Design Phase?This exercise helps you to see how ready you are to move to

the next exciting Design Phase. If you’re not close to 10 on ALL

scales, then it’s best to seek help from an expert to do the

necessary research.Don’t worry if you’re not at 10 on all scales yet. The Definition and Appraisal Review process allows you to fill in the knowledge gaps

and gets you ready to move to the Design Phase.

If you rush into the Design Phase without the neccessary information, you’ll run the risk of making too many assumptions, which is the #1 reason projects go over budget and over time.

Questions1 How clear are you on exactly what you’ll need? 2 How aware are you of all the various options your site will accommodate?3 How confident are you that you’re aware of all the legal requirements?4 How aware are you of the processes you will need to have in place to get the project completed on time and on budget?5 How confident are you that you that your budget will achieve your needs?Give yourself a current overall rating for readiness.

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Ready to utilise the skills, creativity and experience

of an interiors expert?

Book your free appraisal and definition phone call and get started today.

[email protected] • 0861 744 835 www.bpas.co.za

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