Services
At Designs Unlimited, we help bring your ideas to life through thoughtful, design-led interiors for both commercial projects and residential developments. Based in Devon and working across Cornwall, Bristol, London and the wider UK, we offer a flexible set of services shaped around high-end renovations and multi-layered project needs.
Our process begins with a detailed discovery call. A chance to understand your vision, priorities and where you most need support. Whether you're looking for guidance at concept stage or need help managing the detail through to completion, we work with you to shape a clear, confident route forward.
From early design briefing and space planning to working with local authorities and supporting the project on site, we stay involved at every step. Our strength lies in listening, understanding the challenges, and translating your goals into well-resolved interiors that feel right for the people who use them.
1. Consultation & Brief
We start with a detailed discussion to understand your vision, needs, and the scope of your project.
2. Design Conceptualisation
Based on your brief, we craft a unique design concept that aligns with your aspirations and the project's requirements.
3. Planning & Approval
We refine the concept into detailed plans, seeking your feedback and approval at every step to ensure alignment.
4. Execution & Management
Our team manages the execution, ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to your timelines.
5. Final Touches & Handover
We add the finishing touches, review every detail and hand over your transformed space, ready to be enjoyed.
Consultation and Local Authority Applications
Pre-Application Support:
Before formal applications, we offer advice and support to navigate the pre-application process with local authorities. This proactive step ensures your project aligns with local planning and building regulations early on.
Planning and Building Regulations Applications:
Our team handles the intricacies of planning applications and building regulations submissions, ensuring compliance with all local authority guidelines and reducing administrative burdens for you.
Concept Presentation
Survey and Collaboration:
We conduct a photographic and measured survey (if CAD data is not available) to ensure accuracy in our designs.
Team Collaboration:
Our team collaborates on direction, delegation, and style, developing mood boards, images, drawings, and a full presentation of the concept design scheme.
3D Model Sketches:
Visualise your project with early-stage 3D model sketches & CGI, offering a glimpse into the transformed space.
Detailed Design Package
FF&E Schedules:
A concise selection of furniture, fixtures, and equipment tailored to your vision.
Layouts & Elevations:
Essential lighting and flooring plans, with detailed elevations for clarity.
Detailed Drawings:
Comprehensive drawings and schedules, specifying materials and quality, ready for tender.
Schedule of Works:
A schedule of works will provide full details to enable accurate contractor costings for the proposed work.
Optional Project Management:
Ensure flawless execution with our expert project management, keeping your project on track and within budget.
Optional Contract Administration:
To provide and oversee any chosen contractural paperwork required.
Initial Enquiry:
Your journey begins with a discovery call, a 20-minute conversation where we discuss your needs, aspirations, and how we can bring your vision to life.
Design Brief Support:
We delve deeper into your project, exploring three main service options tailored to suit your needs: hourly rate, percentage of build cost for specialist projects, or a fixed fee. This stage includes outlining the design, detail, tender issue, and project management phases.
