The Creative Process Unplugged
I’m often asked by prospective clients who are interested in reviving a well-loved chair, “so how does this all work?”.
Dependent on the job, the client & the vision, my answer varies in detail, but as can be the expected the general “vibe” remains the same. I thought I’d lay this out below for all to get some comfort with the journey. Of course I am more than happy to be contacted directly to talk through the detail. But for the moment, I hope you find some inspiration below.
First Contact.
Get the ball rolling by sending me some snaps of your project. You can do this in a variety of ways:
Send via email;
Send via SMS/text;
Message me on Facebook;
Post on Facebook & “check-in” to Eclectic Boogaloo;
DM me on Instagram;
Post on Instagram & tag @eclecticboogaloointeriors;
Or carrier pigeon (not really).
We recommend you include a picture of the front, back & side. And include a few words on what you are after.
The Brief.
We’ll contact you back (typically by the same means you have made contact) to ask a few questions about the chair/project scope (eg. full rebuild & reupholster, recover & structural/wood work), as well as to discuss your vision, vibe & mojo.
After this process, I’ll be able to share with you a no-obligation ball-park cost, estimated fabric meterage and planned completion date.
The Confirmation.
With any tweaks in scope & a nod of the head, we’ll issue you with a formal quote for you to accept and then request a 50% deposit (of the labour) to book in the job, confirm date & organise the pickup (or drop-off)
The Selection.
Now for the fun part, the all important fabric choice.
We have a few approaches for working through this detail with you to best suit your preference:
Provide us a verbal/email brief and let us work our magic;
Send us some images that inspire you;
Collaborate on a Pinterest Board;
Or collaborate on a Houzz idea-book;
Or hit the fabric houses for some up-close & personal.
We source from a variety of fabric houses, new or vintage; and will always provide a range of options to suit all budgets. Once you have made your fabric choice, we’ll send you through a fabric invoice for payment, and we’ll get the order under way.
The “Drop”.
After the confirmation, we’ll arrange collection or alternately we accept at the warehouse in Moorabbin. Either way, we’ll be in contact to organise an agreeable date & time.
Note that furniture further afield (typically 15 km from Moorabbin), or larger suites may attract a delivery/collection cost (we’ll let you know up-front), but otherwise is complimentary.
The Build.
Sit back and relax, as we do our thing. You may happen to see some snaps along the way hitting our Instagram feed as we love to share the creative process with the world; so make sure to follow us.
Signed, sealed & delivered.
After completion, we’ll arrange a date & time for delivery of your project back home, and request the final payment. Alternately, your project can be picked up directly at our Moorabbin warehouse.
Keen to get started on that project? You know you what to do.