HOW WE WORK

A clear, collaborative approach to your home

At Cigal Kaplan Interiors, we bring creativity, practical thinking and clear communication to your project. Our full interior design service follows four stages, taking you from the first ideas through budgeting, design coordination and procurement to the final snagging review.

You can appoint us for the stages you need, with our scope and fees agreed before work begins.

Getting to know you

We begin with a complimentary introductory call to understand your project, priorities and preferred timing. We then recommend the next step, which may be a paid consultation or a tailored proposal.

Our proposals clearly outline the scope of work, design stages, fees and payment arrangements, so you know exactly what to expect throughout the process.

Stage 1: Design

We take time to understand how you live, your style, what you want to keep and what needs to change.

We explore layouts, furniture arrangements, colours, materials and lighting ideas to establish a cohesive direction for your home. Depending on your agreed scope, we present plans, moodboards, samples and initial furniture selections.

Your feedback helps us refine the proposals and agree the design direction before moving into budgeting.

Stage 2: Budget

We develop the agreed design into a clear, itemised budget for the elements within our scope, gathering supplier prices and specialist quotations as required.

Working with you and your quantity surveyor where appointed, we review costs against your priorities and the wider project budget. We explain options and suggest alternatives where adjustments are needed, helping you make informed decisions before orders are placed.

Our procurement arrangements and any associated fees are clearly explained before purchasing begins.

Stage 3: Project Coordination and Procurement

We work alongside your architect, quantity surveyor (QS), project manager, contractors and specialist consultants to coordinate the agreed interior design with the building works.

This can include responding to design queries, reviewing relevant samples and specialist drawings, and attending agreed site meetings. Your proposal defines our involvement and the responsibilities of the wider team.

Where procurement is included, we place approved orders, liaise with suppliers and track lead times and deliveries. We coordinate with the project team so that purchasing and delivery arrangements support the programme.

Stage 4: Snagging

As the project approaches completion, we review the completed elements within our scope and identify outstanding items or details requiring attention.

We prepare a snagging list and liaise with the relevant contractors and suppliers about the items identified. Any follow-up visits or reviews are set out in your appointment.

Final styling can be arranged separately to add the finishing touches to your home.

Working together

Clear communication runs through every stage. We agree points for presentations, feedback and approvals, and discuss how changes may affect the design, budget or timing.

By working closely with you and the wider project team, we help turn individual decisions into a home that feels considered, comfortable and personal.

Interior and garden design

If your project includes a garden, we can consider the indoor and outdoor spaces together, from views and natural light to materials, planting and places to gather.

Garden design can also be commissioned independently, with its own scope, stages and fees.

Let’s discuss your project

Whether you are planning a full renovation or need support with selected rooms, we would love to hear what you have in mind.