What I do
Interior design for homeowners planning a new build or meaningful renovation.
I bring layout, circulation, materials, lighting, storage, millwork, and key construction details into one coordinated design direction.
Resolving these decisions early helps reduce disconnected choices, avoid unnecessary changes during construction, and create a home that works better, feels personal, and can be carried through with confidence.
My Services
Residential Design
Comprehensive interior design for new builds and major renovations.
Every project is different, so the scope is tailored to the size, complexity, and level of support required. Services may include:
Space planning and layouts
Interior finish and material selections
Fixture, hardware, and lighting coordination
Cabinetry and custom millwork design
Design drawings and mood boards
Specifications and documentation for pricing and construction
Soft furnishing selection and procurement, where included
Implementation support, including agreed site reviews, trade coordination, and design problem-solving during construction, where included
Each project begins with a Design Consultation, followed by a proposal outlining the recommended scope, deliverables, and fees.
Design Hour Package
Flexible professional support for projects that do not require a comprehensive Residential Design scope.
This option is suited to focused design needs, specific project areas, or ongoing professional guidance.
Services may include:
Layout review and feedback
Finish, fixture, lighting, or material selections
Cabinetry and millwork review
Custom millwork drawings
Review of existing drawings or design direction
Site visits or trade coordination
Permit-related design coordination support
Project-specific design guidance
The scope, estimated hours, deliverables, and fee are confirmed before work begins.
My Process
Every project is different, but a clear process helps us move with ease. The sequence is consistent; deliverables are tailored.
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1.1 / Design Consultation
A two-hour, on-site paid consultation where we discuss your project, design challenges, priorities, and wish list.
I provide initial feedback and design direction while explaining how I work and what your project may require. It is also an opportunity for us to get to know one another and determine whether Finwoods INTERIOR is the right fit for your renovation or new build.
After the consultation, if we agree to move forward, I prepare a proposal outlining the recommended scope of work, deliverables, and fee for the next phase.
Investment: $650 + GST
1.2 / Project Scope
Once the proposal is accepted, the project begins with a confirmed scope, schedule, deliverables, revision allowances, and responsibilities.
This creates a shared understanding of what is included, what decisions need to be made, and how the project will move forward.
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2.1 / Discovery and Project Brief
I begin by learning how you live, what matters to you, what is not working, and what the project needs to achieve.
Your routines, priorities, functional needs, aesthetic preferences, budget considerations, and existing conditions are brought together into a clear project brief. This becomes the foundation for the design.
2.2 / Space Planning
Before finishes and details are developed, I resolve how the space should function.
This includes layout, circulation, furniture relationships, storage needs, cabinetry planning, and the placement of key architectural elements.
Resolving the plan first creates a stronger foundation for every decision that follows.
2.3 / Concept and Design Development
Once the layout is established, I develop the visual and material direction.
Finishes, fixtures, lighting, cabinetry, millwork, colour, texture, and key details are considered together so the design feels connected rather than assembled one decision at a time.
The design is presented for review and refined according to the revision allowances included in the project scope.
2.4 / Drawings and Specifications
After the design direction is approved, I prepare the drawings, selections, and specifications included in the project scope.
These may include plans, elevations, millwork details, finish schedules, fixture selections, and other information required for pricing, coordination, and construction.
The purpose is to communicate the design clearly so the builder and trades understand what is intended before work moves forward.
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Where included in the project scope, I remain involved during pricing and construction to help protect the design intent, respond to site conditions, and keep design decisions coordinated as the work moves forward.
Supports may include:
• Answering design-related questions
• Communicating with the builder and trades
• Reviewing relevant shop drawings or product information
• Confirming materials, finishes, or samples
• Attending agreed site meetings
• Assessing site conditions and resolving design-related issues during implementation
The proposal clearly defines the included level of implementation support and agreed site involvement. Any additional site visits or coordination required beyond that scope are confirmed before proceeding.
Finwoods Interior provides design support and coordination for permit-related matters where applicable. Permit drawings, engineering, and professional stamps must be provided by the qualified professionals responsible for that work.