Design / Project Fees

FREE STRUCTURE

Initial Meetings FREE

Initial Meetings are FREE of charge and without obligation. It is the policy of Luci Living Design that so far as possible all fees are agreed with the client from the outset (see Fee Structure below.) Further to enquiry an Initial Meeting will be arranged with a member of our design team at a time convenient to the client. This Initial Meeting generally takes place within 7 days of the enquiry.

The aim of the Initial Meeting is to fully establish the clients budget and requirements, offer advice on services Luci Living Design can provide, enable the designer to give suggestions and design ideas, whilst allowing the client an opportunity to ask any questions.

STAGE ONE - DESIGN MEETING 

Design Meeting - £50.00 Per Hour

At the Design Meeting a designer from Luci Living Design will present a general scheme outline, design ideas and work progress proposal, along with general colour scheme, fabric and furnishing suggestions. The Design Meeting will last for approximately 1 ½ hours and will allow the designer and client to agree a schedule for work to be undertaken and/or agree on production and delivery of sample boards for each room if required.

Subsequent Design Meetings - £35 Per Hour (or as agreed in advance)

Subsequent Design Meetings, requiring the attendance of the Luci Living Design designer may be charged at an hourly rate. The exact rate will be agreed with the client in advance. The normal rate for Subsequent Design Meetings is £35 per hour. This may be waived depending on the circumstances.

STAGE TWO - DESIGN PRESENTATION

Design Fee – Generally £150 - £250 per Room / Area

Luci Living Design Fee will normally be quoted at the Initial Meeting. The normal cost for the Design Fee is £150 - £250 per room. The Design Fee includes a general room survey, production of sample boards for each room, pencil drawings / sketches, room elevation drawings relating to the overall design, sourcing of fabrics, wall and floor coverings, the acquisition of samples and brochures as required. Design Fees for commercial premises may differ and will be agreed at the outset.

The Design Fee is payable by the client on completion of this stage and is not subject to the client agreeing progression of any work. A non-refundable deposit totalling 50% of the Design Fee is payable in advance, usually this is paid at the Initial Meeting and prior to the commencement of any work. The client will receive examples of work undertaken at the Design Stage once the remaining 50% payment of the Design Fee has been received in full.

In some instances, depending on the total value and scale of work agreed with Luci Living Design, the Design Fee may be deducted from the final client invoice. If applicable this will be agreed at this stage.

3D Drawings – Price On Application

Digital imagery / 3D drawings of the interior design scheme can be produced in colour at additional cost if required.

STAGE THREE - DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION

Sourcing Of Goods

Luci Living Design is able to source and supply an extensive range of furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, window treatments, fittings, artwork, soft furnishings and accessories to suit all designs, styles and tastes at extremely competitive prices. We highly recommend that our designers undertake the sourcing of all goods relating to a clients chosen interiors scheme in order that the overall effect and feel of the design is achieved.

This service is only provided on the condition that items sourced and approved by the client are only purchased through Luci Living Design. Clients approaching or purchasing from our agreed suppliers direct will be in breach of contract with the Company.

The price of all goods sourced and supplied will be agreed with the client in advance. VAT at the standard % rate will be chargeable on all goods supplied.

Contracts / Planning

At the start of the Progress Stage, for the peace of mind of both the client and Luci Living Design, a Contract and Agreement Letter outlining the companies terms and conditions will be presented to the customer to be signed by both parties. The Contract will fully detail the schedule of works to be undertaken by Luci Living Design and give verification of any quotation already given to the client, along with a full breakdown of costings relating to the interiors scheme already presented by the Luci Living Design.

Additional Drawings / Alterations – Basic £30 per hour

All designs and drawings required for completion of the scheme will usually be included and paid for as part of the Design Fee. Additional drawings or substantial alterations to existing drawings and scheme designs will be charged to the client.

Break Point

At this point the client may choose to proceed by themselves to implement the scheme and designs presented by Luci Living Design. The Client is able to take forward and use all design ideas and drawings supplied by the us to assist them, however this does not enable the client to approach suppliers agreed or recommended by Luci Living Design direct. The client will be in breach of the Contract if they do so.

STAGE FOUR - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Contractor Management Service Fee – 10% Of Contractors Total Invoice

Further to the client agreeing scheme designs, Luci Living Design Interiors can obtain an estimate/s from one of our recommended and approved contractors. Should the estimate meet with the clients approval and commencement of the contractors work be agreed, Luci Living Design can manage,       co-ordinate and oversee the contractors work if required.

This will include regular visits to check on quality of work and contractor’s progress, key holding to enable access to contractors, dealing with any problems arising between the hours of 9am and 9pm.

The Contractor Management Service Fee is usually 10% of the contractor’s total invoice. This fee is payable directly to Luci Living Design by the client unless otherwise agreed.

The Contractor Management Service is only offered with the strict understanding that the actual contract exists between the named approved contractor and the client. The client will pay the contractors invoice direct and agrees with terms and conditions laid out by the contractor. Luci Living Design is not liable for difficulties arising with the contractor.

Supply Of Goods / Materials (Residential / Commercial Interiors)

Luci Living Design are able to source and supply an extensive range of furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, window treatments, fittings, artwork, soft furnishings and accessories to suit all designs, styles and tastes at extremely competitive prices.

At this stage the client will be supplied with a Contract including a detailed quotation which must to be approved and signed prior to the order or purchased of any goods or materials.

An additional handling charge will be made to commercial clients. This will be detailed in the Contract and is based on a % of the total cost of the goods supplied and dependent on the value and scale of the order. This is normally 8 – 10 % of the total value of goods.

Additional Charges / Fees

No additional charges or fees should be payable by the client in addition to those detailed at the Design Stage or notified at the Contract / Planning Stage.

If required, additional charges e.g. for distance travelled, accommodation or goods delivery charges will be notified to the customer in advance. VAT will be usually be applicable on all additional charges and fees.

Customer Payment

At the Design Stage a non-refundable deposit of 50 % of the total Design Fee (£125 plus VAT) is payable by the client prior to progression with this area of work. The remaining 50 % of the Design Fee (again £125 plus VAT) is payable on delivery of sample boards and design drawings.

At the Contract / Planning Stage a deposit of 75% of the total Contract / quotation price for goods or services is required prior to ordering / commencement of work.

In line with the Contract and accompanying Agreement Letter issued by Luci Living Desig and signed by both parties, the remaining 25 % of the total Contract / quotation price will be required on completion of works or upon delivery of goods.

In the case of bespoke items, hand-made furnishings, joinery, trimmings, fittings, upholstery, fabrics and individual items sourced specifically at the client request 100% payment is required prior to ordering.