The Process

Whether we come to you or work remotely via photos and email, the process is largely the same.

1.Consultation Once you make contact we will meet to discuss your needs and dreams. This is an obligation-free chat about what you've got and what you would like, your budget and ideas. If we are working remotely, we will ask you to complete a questionnaire and send us site photos.

2. Confirmation A summary of our discussion is sent to you. This report confirms the design brief and includes our quote for the level of service you desire. This is when you formally engage us, or not.

3. Site Survey A survey of the house and /or garden is undertaken in order to draw scaled plans (If you have a scaled plan drawing already, we will use that. If not the survey will be priced at current commercial rates)

4. Concept Plan This is the first design phase. We produce a scaled concept plan. This plan includes the ideas previously discussed and highlights how your interior or garden space could be developed. (Generally between £500 and £1000 depending on size of house or garden. Or, from £200 if using our online design service) Some people opt for this service if they intend to install the design themselves.

5 . Review A meeting to discuss the concept plan, note any required changes, prepare the revised plan and resubmit.

6. Outline plan The final design phase. We produce a detailed hand-drawn, hand-coloured, scaled presentation plan which indicates materials, furnishings, hard landscaping, structures, shapes of beds and borders etc. This plan has sufficient detail to be used by contractors (from £500, depending on size and the degree of detail required)

7. Planting Plan A detailed planting plan for your garden is available (from £200) . You can buy plants at wholesale prices through us. Check here for this month's availability.

8. Additional Design Services

• Project management of the installation by local contractors and a full planting service are recommended. In this way we can ensure that your garden design and home interior are developed according to plan.
• You can save money and time by asking us to source unusual, rare or mature plants (we pass on wholesale discount prices to you).
• We also offer a home staging service to ensure a quick sale of your home at a good price.
• Purchasing of furniture, soft furnishings and art.
• Garden maintenance schedules - we can source qualified gardeners to look after your new grounds, or leave you with a handy guide of what needs doing when
• Bespoke Design advice - we will assist you to whatever level you require. Some people just need to know they are on the right track, others require a full design and build service.

NOTE: We are happy to provide a design you can install in stages as time and funds permit, or all at once.

The most important thing you can do in advance of bringing in a designer is to think about your space and what you want from it. Your needs analysis must answer the following:

• What do you want to do in the space?
• When - what time of day - do you want to use the space?
• How many people will use the space at one time?
• Will animals, muddy boots, gym gear, office equipment share the space?
• What spaces connect visually or physically with the space you are working on? How may this change with the designs for this space?
• What is your budget?
• How long do you intend to stay in your home?
• How can you incorporate renewable energy into the design?
• Is the household gray water being collected on-site and reused?
• Is there sufficient storage for rainwater runoff to supply the household or garden needs?

For more information or assistance, please contact
Gayle Souter-Brown

For details of our home staging service please click this link.