Interior Design Services
eat.bathe.live provides a structured interior design service for homeowners renovating, building or improving their living spaces.
Full Interior Design Service
Renovating or building involves many decisions. Our full service guides you through each stage, reducing overwhelm and keeping the project moving. We provide direction, refine your ideas and ensure the design suits your lifestyle and long-term needs. This service is ideal for clients wanting a cohesive home and consistent support throughout the design and build.
Inclusions
- Architectural plan review
- Spatial planning for kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces
- Concept development and style direction
- Detailed kitchen and bathroom design
- Custom joinery design
- Specification of finishes, materials, fixtures and lighting
- Furniture and décor selection, including artwork and custom pieces
- Documentation and drawings
- Tender support with builders
- Design management during construction and installation
Interior Decoration and Styling
Inclusions
- Concept development and style direction
- Spatial planning for living areas, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and additional spaces such as studies and media rooms
- Wall finishes, including panelling, wallpaper, and paint
- Flooring, carpets, rugs, and tile selection
- Selection of furniture, lighting and décor
- Artwork, rug and soft furnishing selection
- Sourcing and procurement of selected pieces
- Integration of meaningful or existing pieces
- Installation and styling
Hourly Design Consultations
For clients who need flexible support, our hourly service provides targeted advice. This option helps you resolve decisions, refine plans or confirm selections with confidence.
Often used for
- Reviewing kitchen or bathroom layouts
- Confirming finishes, materials, fixtures and lighting
- Planning furniture selection and placement
- Reviewing lighting plans
- Troubleshooting design challenges
- Preparing for meetings with builders or trades
Planning Your Interior Design Budget
Each project is individually scoped to reflect the level of design, documentation and project support required. We begin with an initial consultation to understand your space, goals and priorities, whether you already have plans or are still defining the scope. From there, we prepare a clear proposal outlining recommended services, fees and where your investment will have the greatest impact.
Your overall budget may include design fees, trades, materials, finishes, fixtures, furniture and styling. As a guide, interior design fees typically account for around 10 to 15 per cent of the total renovation or construction budget.
Our project involved a complete renovation and interior design of a two-storey Victorian terrace (circa 1870). Nothing was left untouched, and the brief we gave EBL was executed to the highest standard with a perfect balance of style and creativity. The materials and finishes EBL recommended were always on point, reflected our lifestyle and personalities, and Jenefer was excellent to work with. Our home has been completely transformed with a beautiful flow between traditional and contemporary.
Our Approach
Homes need rooms that function well under daily pressure. Kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces carry the biggest load, which is why they sit at the heart of our design approach. Each space supports a different part of life, and the way these rooms function individually shapes how the home feels as a whole.
Kitchens bring people together, so we plan them around movement, storage and the way you cook and gather. Bathrooms and laundries need simple systems, reliable fixtures, and well-planned storage to maintain calm amid fast-paced routines. Living spaces guide the flow of the home, linking comfort, connection and the natural rhythm of daily life.
Eat.bathe.live focuses on spatial planning, practical material choices and a style direction that holds the home together. This helps each room fulfil its purpose while contributing to a cohesive, balanced environment. The design evolves from understanding how you use these core spaces and how they interact with the rest of the home.
These principles shape every service within eat.bathe.live.
Our work is grounded in
How We Work
Every project follows a structured design journey that begins with understanding how you live. We establish a clear style direction, refine layouts for key rooms, and select finishes that balance beauty with everyday function. Detailed documentation supports your builder, while installation and styling ensure the final result feels cohesive and considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge for an initial consultation?
How should I prepare for the first meeting?
How do your interior design fees work?
Our fees are tailored to the scope of each project and calculated using an hourly rate. The design concept, design development and documentation stages are estimated upfront based on the hours required and invoiced before each stage begins.
Services that are harder to predict, such as design management, procurement, site visits, installation and styling, are charged at an hourly rate in agreed time blocks. Before any work starts, you receive a clear and detailed proposal outlining the scope, fees and expected outcomes, so you know exactly what to expect and what you are paying for.
What documentation will I receive?
You’ll receive a comprehensive set of drawings and specifications to guide both construction and procurement. This typically includes specification schedules for materials, lighting, cabinetry, fixtures and furniture, detailed floor plans and internal elevations for kitchens, bathrooms and custom joinery, electrical plans showing lighting, switches and power points, and 3D renders for key spaces to help you clearly visualise the finished design.
These documents keep builders and suppliers aligned, reduce errors and support a smoother build. All trades are required to verify measurements and site conditions during construction, and where structural changes or permits are needed, we coordinate with trusted building designers and engineers to provide the necessary technical documentation.
How long does the design process take?
Timeframes vary depending on the size and complexity of your project. We provide an estimated schedule at the outset and keep you updated as the design progresses, discussing any additional work and agreeing on revised timeframes before proceeding.
As a boutique studio with limited availability each year, early booking is recommended. For new builds or large extensions, it’s best to engage us before council plans are submitted. For smaller projects, we suggest getting in touch well ahead of your preferred completion date.
Can you work with my builder and trades?
Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with a range of experienced builders and tradespeople and can suggest trusted professionals who align well with your project’s scope and style. Bringing together a familiar, well-coordinated team often helps the process run smoothly and efficiently.
We’re equally comfortable working alongside your preferred builder or trades. Renovation and construction are collaborative by nature, so we integrate seamlessly with your chosen team to ensure the design is delivered with care and consistency.
Can you review our existing plans and specifications prepared by our building designer?
Yes. We can review your plans and specifications to ensure the design supports how you live and functions well both practically and aesthetically. This service is provided on a consulting basis and charged at an hourly rate, allowing us to offer clear, focused advice to help you achieve the best outcome for your project.
How involved do I need to be?
Will you be involved during installation?
Yes. We provide ongoing design support throughout construction and installation to ensure the design intent is maintained, key details are clarified, and the finished result aligns with the overall vision.
Your builder manages the day-to-day site operations, including trades, scheduling and project delivery, while we remain involved to guide decisions, review details and support a smooth, well-coordinated outcome.
