building a scheme

Designing a home is about creating a space that reflects you, meets your lifestyle needs, and inspires you every day. Our role as an interior design team is to understand who you are, what you love, and what your dreams are, while aligning it all within your budget. 

The scheme-building process is a journey of discovery, creativity, and collaboration. It relies on personal connection and exploration with you and creating an environment that reflects who you are and how you live. 

Before we focus on colors, textures, or layouts, we want to understand you—Your home should reflect the things that get you excited or what grounds you each day. It could be the places you have traveled, memories, heritage, or the aspirations you hold. These aspects of you tell your story, and this is what makes your home uniquely yours. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and it’s our job to tap into these sources to create a space that resonates with you on a personal level.

Next, we turn our focus to your home itself. The architecture, natural light, and existing elements all play a crucial role in shaping the design scheme. The bones of your home—the style, the layout, and even those itty bitty nuances—provide a framework for the design. Understanding the flow of your space allows us to create a scheme that feels cohesive and harmonious. 

Your home should support and enhance your lifestyle and a design scheme is only as good as its functionality. We consider how you use each space—whether you need a cozy reading nook, a home office, or an open-plan area for entertaining. The design must serve your practical needs, not simply look stunning. Life changes, and so do your needs. The abd team creates spaces that are flexible, adaptable and grow with you. At the end of the day, your home is your sanctuary and should make you feel at ease and at peace.

We blend all these elements—your story, your home, and your lifestyle—into a cohesive design scheme that brings your vision to life. We use mood boards, swatches, and 3D renderings to help you visualize the final outcome and how you will use the space, alongside budget numbers so your project stays on track. This collaborative process ensures that you’re involved every step of the way and that the design aligns with your vision. The beauty of a well-crafted design scheme lies in the details—every element is thoughtfully chosen to contribute to the overall aesthetic and feel of your space.

Your home is your story, and we are your co-authors as we work together through the process. We love that. We thrive on it.