{"id":1718,"date":"2021-02-01T00:02:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T00:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eileenmiddleton.com.au\/?page_id=1718"},"modified":"2025-08-27T04:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T04:23:23","slug":"design-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eileenmiddleton.com.au\/site\/design-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSTEP 1. CLIENTS INQUIRY\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAfter visiting our website, new clients typically reach out via email or phone to schedule an appointment. Our interior design process follows a clear, client-focused methodology to ensure each project is thoughtfully researched, functional, and beautifully resolved.\n\nKey steps include:\nClient Meeting \u2013 Understand your lifestyle, needs, and budget with a personalised, collaborative approach\n\nSite Visit & Brief Creation \u2013 Assess the space, take measurements, and identify design opportunities\n\nFee Proposal & Scope of Services \u2013 Outline deliverables, design phases, and investment with full transparency and alignment from the outset\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSTEP 2. INITIAL MEETING\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFollowing your enquiry, our team will arrange a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your project vision. This meeting is a valuable opportunity for us to listen, understand your needs and lifestyle, and explore your goals for your home.\n\nWe\u2019ll briefly review the project scope to clarify priorities and provide early design insight. To ensure we tailor our guidance to your home interior design goals, we encourage you to bring along any relevant plans, images, mood boards, or samples.\n\nLed by senior interior designers Eileen Middleton and Andy Hooi, this first step lays the foundation for a collaborative, client-focused design process that supports clear, confident decisions from the start.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSTEP 3. DESIGN BRIEF\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFollowing our initial meeting, we gather key project details to understand your specific requirements. Eileen and her highly skilled team assess your vision, style, and functional needs to create a tailored Design Brief.\n\nThis brief defines the scope of work in detail and forms the foundation for a clear scope of services, including associated fees for design and project management.\n\nA well-structured Design Brief ensures a smooth, collaborative, and client-focused process \u2014 helping bring your vision to life with clarity, confidence, and care.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSTEP 4. DESIGN SERVICES\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce we receive client approval, the EMI team will commence design services upon receipt of the deposit. Bringing decades of experience in interior design on the Sunshine Coast we are committed to delivering a seamless, personalised experience where every detail aligns with your vision.\n\nDesign services may include customised furniture packages, decorative lighting selection, and wallpaper curation to introduce texture, warmth, and character. All furniture layouts are presented in scaled CAD format for accuracy, while finishes, fixture schedules, and furniture presentations are provided in clear, professional PDF documentation to support smooth execution.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSTEP 5. JOB COSTING\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Eileen Middleton Interiors, we offer a comprehensive furniture estimating service, designed to provide a seamless and transparent experience from the outset. Our team delivers detailed, itemised cost breakdowns tailored to your project.\n\nThe estimate includes individual pricing for furniture, soft furnishings, rugs, lighting, and d\u00e9cor, allowing you to make informed decisions and adjust selections as needed. This structured approach ensures your design remains aligned with both your vision and budget.\n\nWith a strong focus on flexibility, clarity, and quality, we help create beautifully curated interiors that elevate both style and functionality.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSTEP 6. FINALISATION & FURNITURE INSTALLATION\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Eileen Middleton Interiors, we deliver a seamless, stress-free furniture installation experience, reflecting our commitment to detail, quality, and personalised client care.\n\nOur dedicated team coordinates a single, well-planned delivery, ensuring efficiency and minimal disruption. Each piece is installed on-site according to the approved layout, resulting in a precise, functional, and visually cohesive setup.\n\nWe complete every project with a thorough quality check and a personalised client walkthrough \u2014 ensuring every detail is in place and your space is ready to enjoy.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Eileen Middleton Interiors, we offer expert furniture curation, selection, and installation, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to completion. As a trusted interior designer on the Sunshine Coast, we source high-quality, designer furniture from leading Australian suppliers, combining exceptional craftsmanship with competitive pricing.\n\nOur Furniture Packages Sunshine Coast service includes layout planning, tailored furniture selection, and interior styling to create a cohesive, elegant result. We also offer custom window treatments\u2014curtains, blinds, and shutters\u2014with site measurements, quotations, and professional installation.\n\nFor a stress-free process, our team manages delivery, quality control, and final styling. Each project ends with a personalised walkthrough, ensuring your space is beautifully curated and ready to enjoy.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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