Method

The first phase, the interior design, revolves around the desires, possibilities and expectations of the client. Stan: “Being sincerely interested allows me to fully empathise with the wishes of the customer. Our first conversation consists of a brainstorming session.

By asking many questions and listening carefully to the answers, clients naturally start to think more freely. On the basis of information gained through this session and following approval of a quotation based on a specific cost estimate, the team starts work on an internal design, including 3D drawings. This will then be presented to the customer, together with a mood board to set the atmosphere.

Throughout this presentation we are open to feedback from the client in order to make any necessary changes. After discussing and mapping out all the desires we will give a final presentation, including a lighting plan and a proposal for colours and materials. Visualisation plays a major role during the entire interior design process. By literally illustrating our ideas we help the customer understand exactly how – and, more importantly, why – the design has come to be.

I find it fascinating to see what happens when I slightly try to pull my conversation partners out of their comfort zone. The best ideas are created by thinking outside the box. Even after all these years, this way of working is still very satisfying to me and to my team: we get to contribute to the welfare of other people. The more comfortable you live or work, the happier you are.”