Consulting & Design
Overview
At FASO Marble, we consider natural stone to be an eternal manifestation of beauty and endurance rather than merely a material. Our professional design and consulting services are geared towards assisting you in realising your vision.
Key Considerations in Consulting and Design
First Consultation
- Recognising the needs of the client: Talk with the customer to learn about their goals, preferences, and project needs. Examine the area and its planned purpose.
- Project Scope: To match expectations, specify the timeframe, budget, and scope.
Ideas for Designs
- Visual Aids: Give them drawings, renderings, or 3D models so they may see how the stone will appear in their room.
- Pattern and Layout: Provide design patterns that improve the overall appearance, such as slab versus tile layout. Talk about unique designs, such as mosaics or inlays.
Estimating costs and creating a budget
- Give thorough cost breakdowns that account for material, fabrication, and installation costs. Provide options so that customers can stay inside their budget without compromising on quality.
Project Requirements
Knowing the Project’s Needs
- Examine the project’s objectives and particular requirements, taking into account its timeframe, budget, and functionality.
- To choose the best stone types and finishes, talk about the space’s planned function (e.g., outside spaces, walls, flooring, and worktops).
Design Aesthetics
- Colour and Texture: Make sure the stones’ colour scheme and texture complement the room’s other design features.
- Designs and Arrangements: Talk about possible layouts and patterns (such as grid and herringbone) to improve visual appeal. Unique focal points can be produced using custom designs.
Practical Aspects
- Consider usage when assessing the items’ usefulness. Select non-slip coatings, for instance, for damp spaces like kitchens and bathrooms.
- To guarantee long-term performance, evaluate durability and maintenance needs.
Sustainability
Examine eco-friendly choices such as sustainably extracted stones and locally sourced stones. Talk about eco-friendly sealing and maintenance supplies.
Budgeting and Cost Estimation
Give a detailed explanation of the expenses related to the selection, production, and installation of the materials. Provide substitutes that might be more cost-effective without sacrificing quality.
Project Applications
Residential Spaces
- Residential Spaces: flooring, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities and kitchen counters.
- Pay attention to design trends that raise the home’s visual appeal and value.
Commercial Spaces
- Places where durability and heavy traffic must be taken into account, such as restaurants, retail establishments, office buildings, and lobby areas.
- Stress the importance of branding and style conformity with the company’s image.
Outdoor Projects
- Patios, pathways, and pool surrounds that call for long-lasting and weatherproof materials.
- For comfort and safety, take into account thermal characteristics and slide resistance.
Custom Fabrication
- Work together with fabricators to produce unique components that satisfy specific design requirements. This covers elaborate patterns, forms, and inlays.
Ready for the next step?
To fully utilise marble and natural stone in a variety of projects, consulting and design are essential. Professionals may design beautiful spaces that last throughout time by concentrating on sustainability, aesthetics, practicality, and financial considerations. Working well together with clients, architects, and fabricators guarantees that the finished product satisfies all project objectives and standards.
