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Frequently Asked Questions

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Interior Designers focus on the design details, especially when it comes to the internal layout, flow and feel of a space. We design with our client’s lifestyle in mind, and how each consideration will affect the experience from the front door and throughout.

We enjoy collaborating with Architects, Builders, and Landscape designers and quite often this is when the magic happens. All specialties joining forces to have your best interests in mind. Interior Designers often get involved with designing the details like internal joinery, kitchen, and bathrooms and consulting on colours, materials, fittings and fixtures, right down to the furniture choices and the very last cushion.

If you are starting a project that involves internal renovation of multiple rooms within the same footprint and you not not have existing conditions or a site plan measured, we will connect you with a registered drafter who can conduct this prior to engaging us. We also recommend working with our consultants to conduct the general framework of the floor plan including wall removal or additions, changes to room functions as these require permits and structural consultation which we do not offer.

Our approach is holistic in nature, with every selection and decision working toward a beautiful end result.

We work with you, our clients and facilitate and support where-ever you are in the journey. We regularly collaborate closely with Architects and drafters to ensure the proposed floor plan aligns with your vision. While they handle the technical framework plans (including wall removal/additions structural or not and confirming the zones and the overall dimensions), we can provide input to refine layouts for functionality, flow, and design cohesion.

  • Build Plans: These are created by Architects, builders or drafters and provide the structural framework, basic dimensions, and technical details required to construct joinery. They focus on functionality, zoning, general measurements and compliance.
  • Custom Interior Designer Plans: At Eclectic Creative, we can take joinery to the next level. Our plans incorporate tailored details like materials, finishes, proportions, and storage solutions to suit your personal style and lifestyle. They are fully detailed with elevations, and specifications to ensure the joinery integrates seamlessly into your home’s overall design.
  • How They Work Together: Build plans ensure structural feasibility, while custom interior designer plans layer in design vision, refinement, and personalisation. Together, they result in stunning, functional joinery that works beautifully in your space.

 

Often, once the plans are finalised, we generally use the dwg. file to build upon the floor plan, and create tailored interior layouts and elevations focusing on the details and rooms we have been engaged for, such as space planning for Bathrooms, Kitchens, Bedrooms, Robes, Custom joinery etc as well as specifying and documenting the relative finishes, fittings, decoration, furniture and finished styling.

Alternatively if you have your plans/elevations approved and ready to go, we can mark up and consult on minor tweaks to elevate the design, provide 3D imagery and specification according to those plans.

 

 

Our design fees are priced individually according to each project. Here’s a guide to help you determine if we’re the right fit:

  • Renovations & Heritage Restorations + New Builds: Project budgets start at $50,000, with design fees beginning at $10,000 +gst for a single space.
  • Materials, Finishes and Fittings packages starting from $10K + gst for a 1-2 spaces scope dependent.
  • Furniture, Decoration & Styling Services
    Our styling services bring the final layer of warmth and personality to your home. This includes sourcing bespoke furniture, artwork, and decor tailored to your vision. To deliver exceptional results, we require a minimum project budget of $20,000 for furniture for a space and styling purchases, with styling fees for one room starting at $5,000 +gst scope dependent.

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Absolutely! If your project involves a whole-home renovation or multiple rooms, we require accurate, dimensioned floor plans as a prerequisite before starting the design process. We’ll connect you with trusted architects or drafters who can prepare these plans, ensuring the project starts on a strong foundation.

For smaller-scale projects, like a standalone kitchen or bathroom, we can handle the site measure and layout directly.

This is something we feel very strongly about as we wholeheartedly believe that a good design outcome is built on a collaboration between Designer and Client, through communication, trust, and respect, and these characteristics are what drives our projects.

We encourage prospective clients to view our projects and body of work, view our social media channels as this will give a pretty good idea of what we are about, our approach, and our ways of working. We require you to entrust the process and jump on board with our recommendations and ideas.

The design process can be lengthy, especially if you are undertaking an extensive renovation, so having a connection and being on the same page from day one is a very good idea.

The Initial Consultation is a one-hour session designed to provide clarity and actionable insights about your project. It’s a one-time service to explore your vision, whether you decide to move forward with Eclectic Creative or not. We discuss your project’s scope, renovation/build budget timeline, goals, and aesthetic preferences.

We ask you to prepare in advance for example:

  • Inspiration Images: Photos or a Pinterest board showcasing your style preferences and ideas.
  • Space Details: Any available floor plans, rough measurements, or existing layouts.
  • Project Goals: A list of key priorities or must-haves for the space.

The consultation helps us understand your needs, confirm whether we are the right for one-another and to prepare a custom fee proposal outlining the brief, scope of works, and design fees.

Consultations are non-refundable $395 + GST, paid in advance to book, with travel fees applying outside our 10km radius.

Once you have engaged a builder for your renovation, they are responsible for the site, and all the trades. Your builder is the Project Manager.

We offer Design Management during the implementation phase,  ensuring the design details are executed and our design intent is seen through, and assisting with decisions on site. In large projects, especially with older heritage homes, things can arise or change as the project takes shape and it’s best to have a Designer working with the team to ensure the design intent is still resolved.

Depending on your project, we make regular site visits to check on progress at crucial stages, however, the timeline and execution of the build is with your appointed builder. Please note this also includes smaller projects,  Eclectic Creative are not responsible for managing the trades appointed, this is the clients responsibility to manage if a builder is not appointed. Our role is managing the design intent.

Design Management is charged hourly in advance, in blocks of time depending on the scale of the project.

Yes! Here are just a few from some fabulous clients!

“Our experience with Eclectic Creative has been fantastic. Jess has been instrumental in transforming our newly renovated house into a home. She brings so much creativity, warmth and ease to the interior design process, sharing beautiful and innovative ideas, while always ensuring that our personal style is reflected. Jess has been responsive, flexible and a genuine pleasure to work with. We recommend Eclectic Creative very highly and will certainly engage Jess and her team again in the future.”

– Lindsay and Andy in Elwood

“We knew from our first meeting with Jess that she was ‘the one’ to help us with our interior design. Jess’ warm, understanding nature and her ability to take random snippets of information like ’north side vibe’ and ‘warm and welcoming’ and create interiors that flow and function just how we imagined, is truly special.
Jess’ extensive list of trades and contractors is incredible. There is literally nothing Jess and her team can’t do, from custom joinery, to window furnishings to specifying furniture within a budget. We talk about Jess and the Eclectic Creative team to anyone who will listen, and look forward to calling on Jess’ expertise in the future.”

– Candice and Jon in Carnegie

“Such ease to work with. Nailed the concept, which might have been challenging given we weren’t to sure of where we wanted to go but very happy with the path Jess led us.”

– Kahn and John in Brighton

“Thank you Jess for all the amazing help during our renovation. Jess and her team provided us with assistance with choices like colour scheme, tiles, paint, tap ware and fittings from the very beginning of our project. Jess also helped with selecting furnishing and fabrics, colour schemes for rooms and all the little details that have made our home beautiful. Jess was super responsive during what was a very stressful process at times, and worked within our budget. Every suggestion she made has been spot-on!! Can I keep you on my speed dial forever?? Thanks!”

– Anneke in Kew

“Jess is an amazing and intuitive interior designer. She is brimming with ideas from the moment she walks into any space and they are completely on point. Not only is Jess a personable and lovely human being, she is talented and works with you to decide what can work for you (and your particular style) in any space you throw at her. I would thoroughly recommend Jess for any interior design project. She just has a natural knack for understanding her clients needs and brings out their natural style. She also has a black cat which is totally cool.”

– Zoe in Elwood

“Jess has been a fantastic help in assisting in making choices for our house renovation. Jess was amazing at taking very general and sometimes vague ideas of preferences, turning those ideas into workable solutions with great results. Thanks Jess!”

– Jo in Malvern

“Jess and team transformed our little apartment into a gorgeous home. we just love it and feel so happy when we come home. our home reflects us, its beautiful – but doesn’t look ‘off the shelf’. Jess has an amazing eye for combinations that work and utilised our favourite pieces and made them shine. After transforming the inside of our apartment she used her exceptional gift with plants to create a balcony that I use every day now to enjoy greenery in an urban setting. Not only does Jess have professional expertise, she has a genuine care for the client – I really enjoyed her company and looked forward to every consultation. I wish there were 6 stars available for a review.”

– Roslyn in Abbotsford

“Jess is an absolute dream to work with. When we were looking for an Interior Designer we wanted someone who understood our vision for our new project and also someone who could bring their expertise and challenge us on design. Jess is the perfect fit for our renovation. Her eclectic yet contemporary style has inspired our mid-century modern renovation. Jess has delivered design plans that far exceeded our expectations in every way – colours, textures, and creating new spaces in our home. Her communication is on point as is her professionalism. Having almost finished phase 1 of the renovation project, we are looking forward to working with her on the next phase later in the year. Thanks Jess!”

We service inner Melbourne and northern pocket of Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Collingwood to Clifton Hill, Richmond and Abbotsford, North Melbourne to bayside and eastern suburbs comprising of Middle Park, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Elwood and St Kilda to Camberwell, Canterbury, Glen Iris, Hawthorn, Kew down to Beaumaris, Blackrock and Brighton.

We are also excited to have extended our interior design services for extensive renovation projects to Tasmania and in particular Hobart.

If your project is outside of these above areas, or rural or interstate we’d love to hear from you.

Yes! We have been featured in Australia’s leading design blogs from The Design Files to Adore Magazine (print and online) Interiors Addict as well as Home a full home feature in Home Beautiful Magazine including the front cover.

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