The proposal I present is based, in part, on what we discussed during the consultation; what your expectations are; and how I might achieve your goals for this project.

In developing this proposal, I consider the following factors:

Goal

  • What goal do you want to achieve by hiring me?

Constraints

  • Space: How many spaces in your home do you want designed?  How large are those spaces?
  • Money: How much money are you willing to invest in this project?
  • Time:  How long do you anticipate it will take to complete the project?  Do you have a deadline?

Function

  • For what purpose will the spaces to be designed be used?

Priorities

  • If you find that some thing or things you wanted done cannot be done due to one or more constraints, what part(s) of the project would you consider most important?

Values

  • What do you value? In other words, what motivates you and guides your decisions?
  • What do you value in terms of the project?

Aesthetics

  • What role do aesthetics play in your evaluation of the completed project?
  • Included in the proposal is a preliminary design for your existing space, into which the following elements of design have been factored:

Included in the proposal is a preliminary design for your existing space, into which the following elements of design have been factored:

Use of the space

  • What is the intended function of the new space?

Flow

  • How is the room is designed to make it easy to walk around and through it comfortably?

Light

  • What amount of artificial light is necessary to augment the natural light to create a space in which all things are visible and the function for which the space is intended can be achieved?

Furniture

  • What size is the furniture and how much of it is there?

Height

  • At what height should artwork or wall décor be hung to be seen comfortably at eye level? How does the height of the furniture affect this?

The amount of stuff

  • The size of the space of its intended purpose provide helpful information regarding what should be included in a room’s design.

Practicality

  • How practical is the space given its intended function?

Balance and harmony

  • How cohesive and connected are the furnishings to each other and to the space?

Mood and atmosphere

  • How do you want people to feel when they are in that space? What color, fabrics and furniture selection will achieve this?

Color

  • What color palate should be chosen given the previous 9 factors?

Source:  http://mwintdesign.com/news/top-10-things-to-consider-when-designing-a-space

Also included in the proposal is a work plan and a timeline for completing the project. The plan and timeline ensure that I am using my time and your time effectively and efficiently, thereby saving unnecessary costs throughout the entire process.

If you decide that what I can do for you – as specified in the proposal – is what you are looking for, then you and I will sign the proposal, at which time it becomes our project agreement.