What Are the Five Stages of Interior Design?

The design industry has a standard procedure for bringing a great idea from conception to completion. If you are unfamiliar with the design industry, you might not be aware of this. Essentially, it is referred to as the “Stages of Design.” The following phases serve as a framework for Curtain Master to systematically address each project from beginning to end.

Initial Inspection

During this phase, all information regarding the project is gathered, including documentation of existing conditions, measurements, and photographs.

Visualisation

During this stage, we ask all the questions necessary to determine your goals. Our goal is to understand your vision and desired outcome as well as to provide advice and guidance.

Design Process

A designer uses information obtained during the previous phase to develop initial design concepts, layouts, and product or material solutions. As a result of the ongoing conversation between the designer and the client, project goals continue to be refined and the path to appropriate solutions is narrowed. 

Reveal

The installation stage is the point at which everything comes together. Professionals conduct the installation and the results are revealed. 

Minor Updates

Upon completion of the installation, a final walkthrough is conducted to ensure that all details have been met.

It is imperative that each project phase has a defined start and end date. All of this involves signing a contract with the client. Payment might be based on milestones tied to the completion of each phase, depending upon the project’s contracted fee structure.

A project will always encounter unexpected events, but processes and procedures are vital to keeping a project running as smoothly as possible. In addition to keeping projects moving forward efficiently, processes and procedures, such as following the step-by-step sequence of phases of design, ensure that all parties are well informed about the progress of the project.

Having trouble finding an interior designer in South Africa? Curtain Master is the perfect solution for you. With decades of experience, we can turn your home into the sanctuary you’ve always dreamed of. For more information or to request an estimate, please contact the team.