Design Plan & Coaching
Empowering You from the Start:
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This service provides the initial roadmap and expert guidance you need to navigate a home renovation project yourself. Here's what you can expect:
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Collaborative Planning Session: I'll work closely with you to understand your vision, budget, and renovation experience level. During this session, I'll develop a comprehensive plan that outlines the key steps, product selections, and potential challenges you might encounter. I ensure that the right person is making the decisions in your project - you! Often if details are missed in what you are asking your builder to do, they will make an assumption about what you want. I'll help you define your style, and provide you with the tools you need to manage the project yourself.
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Expert Product Recommendations: Making use of my extensive knowledge of furniture, finishes, and materials across all price ranges. I'll help you source high-quality, budget-friendly options that perfectly complement your design vision.
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Access to design resources: I have developed a number of design resources which I will make available to you for your project. These include project management spreadsheets, design considerations for different areas in the home, product advice etc.
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Ongoing Support & Q&A: My support doesn't end after the planning session. I'll be available to answer your questions throughout the project, ensuring you stay on track and confident in your decisions.
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This service is ideal for:
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Clients who want to take control of their project and save on costs.
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Budget-conscious homeowners seeking expert guidance to make informed decisions.
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Those carrying out a renovation project for the first time and need some advice on the steps involved and the decisions they will need to make.
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Examples from clients using design and plan coaching:​
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Large scale renovation. Estelle and Rob had a budget for a large home renovation project and had particular areas in the home that they knew weren't working for them and needed attention. They were struggling to define the scope of the work, what was possible in their budget, and what finish to select. I sat down with both of them to understand the issues they were having with their home, what their style preferences were, and drew up a full project specification detailing work, materials and fittings, along with a lighting and heating plan. I helped 'push' their style to make some bolder design choices. After the initial work, Estelle and Rob largely managed the work on their own. I got the occasional call when issues cropped up, to help them navigate round these issues and ensure that their project stayed on track.
"Rachel has been a fantastic support throughout our renovation project! You can expect honest, reliable advice tailored to your personality and taste. Rachel takes the time to really listen to your ideas and then gently guides you as the project unfolds. I am so grateful to Rachel for her warmth, understanding, encouragement, and advice. The 3D interior design program she used was a fantastic tool which enabled us to visualise the final outcome before our renovation project commenced. Her spreadsheets and emails containing links to ideas and products, tailored to our budget, were extremely helpful, too. Rachel is a fountain of knowledge and I cannot recommend her more highly! Thank you so much Rachel! Our home is looking absolutely beautiful!" Estelle - Shepreth
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Holiday Home. This Cambridge based family needed to upgrade their Norfolk holiday home for their own benefit, but also to have a broad appeal to rent out as a holiday home. Using my knowledge of holiday rentals, I recommended the best work to carry out within their specific budget. I produced a mood board for each room, using some of the existing furniture and adding new curtains, headboards, rugs and soft furnishings to make a cohesive design that will look great in the holiday rental company photos. The client managed delivery of all products and set up themselves.
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