Design process
How to prepare for an online interior design consultation
An online consultation works best when the designer can understand the room before the call. Send a short brief, useful photos, available dimensions and your main questions. This keeps the discussion focused on decisions instead of spending most of the appointment trying to identify which wall or item you mean.
Send a room record that is easy to follow
Photograph each wall, the entrance and the overall room. Add a simple sketch with wall lengths, doors, windows and major furniture. Use one unit system consistently and label any dimensions you have not checked. Share existing plans when available.
Avoid sending only close-up detail photos or a wide-angle view that hides proportions. Include the floor, ceiling and adjoining openings where they affect the design. Remove private documents and personal photographs from the images if you do not want them shared.
State the decision you need help with
Explain the main problem, the items that must stay, your preferred styles and the overall spending range. Choose a few reference images and say what you like in each. A focused question such as “Can this wardrobe fit without blocking the bedroom door?” is easier to resolve than an undefined request to make everything beautiful.
List your top three questions and identify who will approve the design. If more than one household member has requirements, collect them before the call. This helps avoid conflicting instructions after a direction has been agreed.
Confirm what happens after the call
Ask about duration, written notes, drawings, follow-up questions and revisions before booking. A consultation does not automatically include a measured survey, full design package or manufacturing details. Remote advice relies on the information supplied; final fabrication sizes and concealed site conditions may need an in-person check. BJ Atelier is based in Chilaw, with online discussions available and studio meetings by appointment; there is no showroom. Confirm travel and visit availability separately.
Your next-step checklist
- Send labelled room photos and a sketch.
- Mark unchecked dimensions clearly.
- State what stays and your budget range.
- Confirm deliverables and any site-check requirement.
Common questions
Can I book without a floor plan?
A labelled sketch and photos can start the discussion. Confirm whether a measured survey is needed for the intended deliverables.
Does an online consultation replace final site measurements?
No. Agree the final verification process before manufacturing or site work.
Make the idea work for your home.
Share your location, room photos, dimensions and budget range. We can help you choose the appropriate design, drawing or costing service.
Explore design services →Prepared with AI assistance for BJ Atelier. These articles offer general planning guidance. Project-specific dimensions, specifications, professional checks and prices are agreed separately.
