Our Interior Design Process

Every successful project begins with a clear path.

At Akiva, our interior design journey is a structured process that guides you from the first conversation to the final styling touches.

Whether you’re planning a single-room makeover or a full home renovation, our award-winning team ensures each step

Consultation, Concept, Planning, Visuals, and Implementation

is handled with care and precision.

Explore our process below to see how we turn ideas into beautiful, functional homes.

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Step 1 — Start with a free consultation

Tell us what you’re working on.

Share your goals, timeline, budget comfort zone, and what you want the space to feel like. We’ll advise on the best package and next steps.

You’ll need: A rough room list + a few inspiration images (Pinterest is perfect).
What we will Deliver: A clear plan of action + the right service recommendation.

Book your free 30 min consultation today

A laptop on a wooden table displaying a video call of a living room interior with a sofa, artwork, and decor. Beside the laptop is an open book and a white coffee cup on a saucer, with bright sunlight casting shadows through window panes.

Step 2 — Send your room details

Upload measurements, photos, and a simple video walkthrough so we can understand the space properly.

Options:

You measure using our guide (quick + simple)
Or book a professional survey / site visit (where available

You’ll need: Measurements + photos + a video walkthrough.
What we will deliver: Confirmation we have everything needed to begin.

A flat lay photo of a smartphone on a light-colored tabletop, capturing an overhead view of a white couch with a pillow, a potted plant, an open notebook with a pen, a yellow measuring tape, and a wooden ruler. The smartphone screen shows the same scene being photographed.

Step 3 — Your concept + mood direction

We set the aesthetic and the “rules” for the room.

We create a cohesive direction for colour, finishes, key furniture pieces, lighting vibe, and styling — based on your lifestyle and taste.

What we will deliver: Mood board / concept direction (collage-style one-pager).
Outcome: You’ll know exactly the look we’re building toward.

Interior design mood board with fabric swatches, color samples, and a framed photo on a white wall, next to a modern beige armchair with black legs.

Step 4 — Layout / space plan

The layout comes first — everything else follows.

We test furniture placement, flow, function, and how the room works day-to-day.

What we will deliver: A floor plan showing furniture placement (one room at a time).
Outcome: You’ll feel confident the room works before you buy anything.

Floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment including a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.

Step 5 — The design presentation

This is where it all comes together.
We pull the full scheme together: furniture, lighting, textiles, colour, and styling — all designed to feel cohesive and realistic for your budget.

What we will deliver: (Depending on package chosen):

Design board / room visuals
Clear item selections (with alternatives where sensible)
Notes on finishes + styling

Sunlit cozy living room with a cream sofa, wooden side table with books and a mug, beige woven ottoman, cream curtains, and minimalist decor including large circle mirror, vases, and dried branches.

Step 6 — Shopping list (with links)

A practical list you can actually use.

You’ll receive a clear shopping list with items, sizes, quantities, where to buy, and direct links — so you can purchase in your own time.

What we will deliver: Digital shopping list + guidance notes.

Check before you buy!

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Tablet displaying an interior design shopping list webpage on a white desk, with a beige coffee mug, a blank lined notepad, and a pen nearby.

Step 7 — Revisions + final handover

We refine, then lock it in.

Your package includes revision rounds so we can tweak layout, choices, or finishes until it feels right. Then we issue the final pack for implementation.

What we will deliver: Final design pack + final shopping list + next steps.

A minimalist white desk with a laptop displaying interior photos, next to a lamp and a closed notepad, in a sunlit room with beige curtains.

Need a helping hand with Installation?

Once your design is complete and where possible, we can support you the rest of the way, we have worked hard over the years, building great relationships with tradesmen and decorators that can help our clients bring their design to life!