An interior design practice based in Nelson
FRANK DESIGN
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ABOUT ME
Frank Design is an inclusive residential interior design practice based in Nelson.
Created by Emma Gale it offers a comprehensive interior design service from concept to completion, throughout the Tasman region.
Since cutting her teeth in the paint industry 21 years ago she has had 16 years industry experience, most recently working for leading Christchurch interior design studio Furnishscene, where she successfully collaborated on many residential and commercial design projects.
Emma holds an ANZCID (advanced NZ certificate in interior design)
Recently relocating to Nelson with her husband Adam and their 2 year old daughter Elsie, she decided to have a go for herself and Frank Design was born.
With a practical, down to earth approach she is committed to responding to her clients brief and creating individual, personalised, enduring interiors.
Emma will work with you, starting with an obligation free initial meeting, guiding you through your design project and will work along-side architects, builders, joiners and kitchen designers to ensure a cohesive outcome for your home.
Emma takes great pride in creating spaces that have a sense of refined warmth and comfort which reflect her client's personality.
Emma is at her my most joyful when the completed project has her client's friends exclaim "what a lovely home, this is so you!"
SERVICES
Frank Design offers comprehensive interior design solutions tailor made to the individual needs and preferences of their clients, that include design concepts, concept development, product selection, procurement and installation.
INTERIOR COLOUR CONSULTATION
$295
Paint colours, wall finishes schedule, wallpaper
EXTERIOR COLOUR CONSULTATION
$220
Selection of exterior cladding and paint colours
BASIC INTERIOR CONSULTATION
$675
Interior paint colours, wall finishes schedule, wallpaper
Kitchen, bathroom and laundry finishes for benchtops, cabinetry and splashbacks
Selection of flooring, tiles and window coverings
CURTAIN, BLIND AND SHUTTER CONSULTATION
$195 consultation fee (credited upon acceptance of supply quote)
Consult, select, measure, make and install the best window dressing solutions for each window of your home.
COLOURS AND WINDOW COVERINGS
$485 ($195 credited upon acceptance of window dressing supply quote)
Interior paint colours, wall finishes schedule, wallpaper
Consult, select, measure, make and install the best window dressing solutions for each window of your home
COMPREHENSIVE INTERIOR DESIGN
$POA Tailored to each individual client however could include:
Development of concept ideas
Interior paint colours, wall finishes schedule, wallpaper
Selection of exterior claddings and colours
Kitchen finishes and overall look in conjunction with specialist kitchen designer
Bathroom design, layout, specifications and drawings using ArchiCAD
Selection of floorings, tiles, wall finishes, window coverings, decorative light fittings, furniture, accessories, rugs, bedding and hardware
Specification and design of custom joinery units/ furniture
Art placement/ and or selection
Travel outside Tasman $POA
Frank Design does not recommend colour matching between paint brands and will specify client's chosen paint company's colours.
Many products specified can be purchased through Frank Design, for example window coverings, wallpaper and furniture. This is an advantage to my clients as it allows Frank Design to manage projects through to completion. It is important to me that I remain competitive on any product that I supply and written quotes are always supplied for your approval.
TESTIMONIALS
It is our pleasure to recommend Frank Design. We have worked with Emma on projects in Christchurch and Wanaka and have always found Emma to be very professional, creative, and knowledgeable. Emma has an outstanding eye for detail and design, and can pull together an amazing look that continues to work well in our family life. Emma works efficiently, within budget, and has followed up well on all product and placement within our home. Because of her professionalism and in-depth interior design knowledge we highly recommend her.
Edmond Family
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Emma has helped us with interior design on rental properties, renovation of our office and our own home. We let Emma take the lead for the interior design including paint colours, kitchen design, flooring, soft furnishings and furniture selection – we asked Emma to fine tune the options so as not to bombard us with too many ideas which saved time and made our choice so much easier, we really valued Emma’s honest opinion and her prompt and reasonably priced service. We would definitely use her again and highly recommend her services.
Claire Wilson a1-property-managers
As a kitchen designer I have had the pleasure of working alongside Emma for over fifteen years on many projects, with very happy clients on completion.
I would have no hesitation in recommending her as a very competent interior designer.
Emma has extensive knowledge over a wide range of products and has a knack of sourcing those special items that express the clients individual personality into the room.
Jude Porter Design
Emma has helped us with colours and furnishings on several projects. The end results have been awesome. The colours throughout the house flow and compliment each other. We feel like we have an interior that reflects us and this was achieved through Emma's guidance and knowledge. We would highly recommend Emma, she listens to you the client and works with you to get the interior you want.
Banks Family
Emma was employed by Furnishscene from the 1st May 2006 until 19 June 2014 to complete full interior design concepts through to installation for clients new and renovated homes.
Her rapport with clients shows her understanding of their requirements and the connection she creates with them. They trust her opinion and design flair. She completed many colour schemes but has also completed and is capable of high end residential and commercial projects from design to complete installation. She has excellent communication skills with clients, suppliers, trades people and colleagues and has the ability to plan and organise her workload under pressure. It is rare to find a creative individual that also has the practical business approach to sales and processing the work like Emma does.
Emma is very loyal and honest and has a good business acumen.
I would be happy to recommend Emma’s design work.
Karen Young, Director Furnishscene Ltd
We hope you are enjoying your new way of life in Nelson. We really enjoyed working with you and the results achieved have given us a lot of satisfaction and we are enjoying living with them. We are currently having some more insurance work done and when that is completed we are going to need somebody like you to help us complete our home interior. We have no hesitation in recommending you as a talented designer and interior decorator.
The choices you came up with for us to redecorate our new caravan were amazing. The colours were excellent, the materials durable, easy to clean and very functionable.
We wish you all the best for your new business in Nelson.
June and Bryan Mullaly
We had a difficult build project on a very challenging site and as a holiday home, we were concerned about keeping track of progress from our base in Wellington. Luckily, we managed to assemble a great team of architect, builder and interior designer. Emma was the lead on our interior design and her approach made furnishing and fitting out our home really enjoyable and stress free. She took the time to listen and went a step further by anticipating our preferences and introducing a range of choices of colour, texture, balance and style for our home. While giving us options she also thought about the look and feel overall and that thread of consistency really made our life easier. Emma had a good feel for the new options and the classic ideas and wasn't afraid to try something new. She became a core part of the build project, was respected on-site and personally managed the complicated joinery work program and hard furnishings. We couldn’t have been happier with her services and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Emma to the next set of homeowners thinking about a future project.
Jennifer and Marko
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I HAVE A REFURBISHMENT PROJECT BUT I’M NOT SURE IF I NEED AN INTERIOR DESIGNER OR AN ARCHITECT?
Typically, an interior designer has the skills and professional education to design and draft new space plans as well as selecting all interior finishes such as flooring, benchtops, cabinetry, tile, paint colours, wall and window treatments and specifying decorative light fittings, furniture, accessories, rugs, bedding, art to name a few. With extensive product knowledge and expertise they can also offer advice on hardware, plumbing fittings, appliances and can design custom joinery units and furniture.
If your project involves changing structural load bearing walls, or adding square meterage, an architect and/or structural engineer will need to be part of your team. They’ll provide the necessary drawings and structural calculations required to comply with the New Zealand Building Code.
WHY DO I NEED AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?
Whether you need a little help or a lot, from answers to a few questions on colour selection or furniture layout, to help on planning and completing a complicated remodel or new construction project, the advice and guidance of an Interior Designer is invaluable.
Having a professional Interior Designer on your team who has the knowledge and experience of countless similar projects as well as the information and expertise for finding the exact products and trades-people you need to get the best result for your project is priceless. Working with an Interior Designer will help you to move seamlessly and efficiently through the project, as well as help you prevent costly mistakes or side-steps along the way.
WHAT IS YOUR FEE STRUCTURE?
Fees are based off the scope of work and I charge a simple flat design fee when possible. However, sometimes smaller jobs will billed at an hourly rate depending on scope of work. Frank Design offers tailor made services that are flexible to your needs and to fit your budget.
For example the design fee could include
Space planning, working drawings and finish selections of new materials
Design of custom window and bedding treatments, shutters or blinds
Preparation of quotes and purchasing
Coordination with contractors, architects and installers
Subsequent consultations with the client and suppliers
Researching sources for materials or products
Overseeing installations
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE AT THE INITIAL MEETING?
Collect clippings from magazines and photos of items and styles that appeal to you. Or the link to your Pinterest Boards.
Think about colours and styles you like.
Know what you want to accomplish, what the room or house should do for you when finished.
Should it be formal or casual, traditional or contemporary?
Know your objective and lifestyle needs.
Establish a time frame in which you would like to work
Have a budget in mind. Having a ball park figure is a good start.
WHAT GUARANTEES DO YOU GIVE?
I guarantee the products I supply and the workmanship
Supplied product is quoted first and the price is guaranteed
I guarantee confidentiality
I guarantee to work with you as an individual with unique styling
HOW DO WE GET STARTED?
Please call or email me to arrange your obligation free initial meeting. I will come to your home for a consultation to see your existing environment and review your aesthetic and functional needs. I’ll ask a number of detailed questions relating to your project, photograph your current space, and discuss your project budget and timeline.I will then send you an email detailing the scope of work and fee structure. If you are happy to proceed I will begin to source your job, after which I will meet with you again to review the plans and finish selections and make any refinements needed. Then it's on to the construction phase….Following construction, as many products specified can be purchased through Frank design, for example window coverings, wallpaper and furniture, I will then coordinate the delivery and installation of your new furnishings.