1. What services does Living Design offer?

Living Design specialises in large scale home renovations, interior and exterior design, architectural plans, and new home designs. We also offer consultations, home makeovers, and pre-purchase property assessments.

2. Where does Living Design operate?

Living Design provides services primarily in Cape Town and Langebaan (West Coast, South Africa).

3. Who owns Living Design?

The company is owned and run by Wendy Holmes, who has extensive experience in home renovation and design.

4. What makes Living Design unique?

Living Design is known for transforming old or ordinary homes into beautiful, functional living spaces, with a strong focus on both aesthetics and practicality. A very personal service is offered with involvement from start to finish.

5. Do you offer consultation services before starting a project?

Yes, Living Design offers home renovation consultations and pre-purchase consultations to help clients evaluate properties and plan renovations effectively.

6. How are renovation design costs structured?

Costs depend on the size and complexity of the project. For example:

Small renovation designs: approx. R45,000 – R75,000
Extensive renovations: approx. R85,000 – R190,000
Additional costs (e.g., council fees or engineers) are billed separately.

7. What is the renovation process?

The process typically includes:

• Initial consultation and client briefing
• Concept development and design sketches
• Detailed drawings and plans
• Submission to council for approval
  Project execution and completion

8. Do you handle both small and large projects?

Yes, Living Design works on projects of all sizes, from small home upgrades to large-scale renovations and new builds.

9. Can Living Design assist with interior styling and finishes?

Yes, we provide full interior and exterior design solutions, including layout planning, finishes, and overall aesthetic direction.

10. Do you work with other professionals?

If required, Living Design can collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and other specialists, although these costs are separate from design fees.

11. What types of properties do you work on?

Living Design works on a wide range of residential properties, including houses, apartments, kitchens, bathrooms, and full-home renovations.

12. How do I get started with Living Design?

You can begin by booking a consultation via phone or email to discuss your project requirements and goals.

The process of renovating a house starts with meetings and interviews with clients to ascertain their needs followed by numerous iterations as the concepts grow from preliminary ideas in hand-drawn sketches through to formal drawings, submissions to the council, and approval.