Interior Design Questions & Answers

What does each element in the process mean?

At Tate Design, it’s key that we understand what you would like to achieve so we can provide solutions tailored to you and your needs. This means we will ask you lots of questions!  This helps us guage your preferred style if any, your budget, timing etc  This is the initial briefing stage. 

The next stage is the creation of a mood board. This captures a theme and inspiration for a space. It includes a design direction; paint colours, window furnishings, lighting, furniture and accessory ideas, to illustrate the overall design look and feel.  From here, we finetune based on our client’s feedback and execute!

How long will it take to receive a room design?

Tate Design works to a two – four week timeframe. Each project we treat individually, and therefore we require time to think through each element and what you would like to achieve.  For larger projects, such as renovations and new builds we may take longer depending on our current workload. 

What is E-Styling and how does it work?

This is an online service and perfect for those who live outside the greater Wellington region or in Australia. Our correspondence can be completed via email or telephone as some clients prefer. Following initial contact, the process begins by providing you with an information starter pack. This includes details on firstly how to measure a room, and then how to analyse a room and look at different aspects, lighting etc. Taking a movie is a great way of illustrating this too.  This information is then sent back to us where we develop a mood board and product recommendations as we do for all clients.

Tate Design will be with you every step of the way, whether it be for a full design process or there to help with just a few elements.

I have everything already, but what do I do?

Tate Design can provide a styling and room set up service. This is where we come to your home and understand the space and lighting. From here we put everything together to create a functional and thoughtful space. It’s the ‘little THINGS THAT COUNT’; the finishing touches and eye for detail that Tate Design provides!

For our E-styling clients we are still here to help. Once you have provided us with your room specifications, we provide a detailed floor plan of where to place your furniture, decor etc so that it is easy for you to place these items yourself.

Can Tate Design make existing furniture work?

Yes we sure can.  Treasured family pieces can add something extra special to a room. This is often a more cost effective option for clients.

Are you able to fully project manage a job?

Yes. Tate Design has relationships with many trusted tradespeople and suppliers and can manage the process from start to finish. This is a popular service for time poor clients and those needing that extra little bit of help and expertise.  This applies to jobs of all sizes, whether it be a specific room, kitchen, bathroom, renovation or new build.  

Can you do onsite interior design outside of Wellington?

We are more than happy to accommodate your needs. For travel outside of the Wellington region, we charge a fee for our travel time to and from a client.  Tate Design does provide an e-styling service which is available specifically to assist those outside of the greater Wellington region too. 

Do you offer gift vouchers?

Yes we do. These are ideal for baby showers, birthday presents, grandparents, friends or relatives who would like to give a unique and really practical gift. Please contact us and we can discuss what you are hoping to achieve. From here we can arrange for a voucher to be sent to you or the intended recipient. The vouchers are personalised and need to be redeemed within six months of issue. Payment can be made via direct debit.  We also offer an interior design gift registry too.

How can I contact Tate Design?

Contacting us is so easy. All you need to do is click on the ‘Our Contacts’ tab for our details. Please feel free to telephone or send us an email. If we are not available immediately, we are probably with a client or working on a design project, but we will respond to you as soon as we can!

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