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Space Planning
Hospitality Design
Material Specification
3D Visualization & Rendering
Technical Drawings
Workplace Design
Retail Design
Furniture Specification
Design Coordination
Construction Documentation
It helps us understand the project, deliverables, inspiration and resourcing (capital and human). From this, we can get the scope of work and the type of material needed.
We will advise the customer on the construction and/or finishing process, timeliness, type of workmanship and expected outcome. It also includes recruiting and orienting the workforce.
When all the capital and human resource has been assembled, the project process is laid down, expectations communicated and roles outlined. It helps align the work.
Supervising execution as per the plan, ensuring all the quotes, measurements, timelines are met within the budget. If possible, suggest better ways, factoring budget and timelines.
Handing over the finished project, with all deliverables met and after-project issues handled. If possible, suggesting future improvements and potential add-ons that can make the space remarkable.
Interior Design is a precision craft, which needs experienced hands and professional knowledge. Since most of the clients might not be conversant with the craft, and might not trust the supplier, it is imperative to get another pair of hands and eyes. The interior design consultant not only oversees the technical machination of the project, but also shares valuable information on what could make the whole project a success, while keeping within the budget and timelines
In the midst of technical and operational jargon, you need someone who understands the craft and can simplify it for you. Alternatively, if you do not have time to manage the whole experience, it is imperative to get someone within the profession to do it on your behalf. They will carry your vision, correct any operational mistake and ensure the project goes on as expected. In case the vision and actualization are differing, the consultant is in a better position to advice accordingly.
Once everything is set and ready for rollout, the interior design consultant should be the one responsible to ensure it goes as planned, and within the scope. In case there is an addition or omission in the original plan, are in a better position advice the way forward. However, there should be no or negligible impact on the primary financial or operational agreement. In case of a deadlock, the owner can really on both the operational and opinion of both parties to make a decision.
The interior design consultant can give the project owner an audit of the invoices to see if the value matches the activity. He or she should be there from the onset so that they can value all the quotations. Since it is a technical activity, the work of the consultant is to match reality against the proposals, so that the project owner does not bring on board an undervalued or overvalued supplier. Essentially, it entails bringing the balance between good and great to make the whole investment worthwhile.
In operational best practices, the contractor should handle the construction and heavy lifting, while the interior design consultant handles the purchases, licensing and any other approvals needed. It breaks down the work to manageable levels for both parties, which compliments their efforts. Since purchases bring to the fore other issues such as taxation and valuation, the clerical bit is best handled by another person or entity. Other external activity may include liaison with the architect, civil engineer and other technical service providers.
In retrospect, having an interior design consultant adds value to your project. You will spend less in corrections and will help you from redoing what would have otherwise cost you a fortune. It guarantees professionalism, entrenches accountability in the project, and above all, ensures value for money for the project.
Interior Finishes Kenya is a certified Interior Design Consultant and Project Management company capable of handling any construction and finishes from end to end. Our 10+ years of experience is evidence to that effect, guaranteeing quality work and effective project execution.
Click on the WhatsApp Button icon on the bottom left on your screen to talk to our resident interior designer. Alternatively, you can reach out via email (info@interiorfinisheske.com) or call using +254 7181 661 13 and we will attend to your needs in real time.