What Is the Internal Selections Consultation?
The Internal Selections Consultation is a dedicated meeting between you and your Selections Consultant to kickstart your choices for all internal finishes — including flooring, paint, cabinetry, appliances, fixtures, and more.
This consultation is your opportunity to confirm that your Internal Selections will be consistent with your design intent, and ready to be finalised for pricing, ordering and preparing your construction drawings.
What Happens During the Consultation?
In this session, you and your consultant will:
- Clarify next steps to finalise and export the Internal Selections Schedule
- Discuss your overall vision for your internal selections
- Review any products, finishes, and installation preferences you may have
- Confirm whether all required rooms and fixtures have been addressed
- Discuss any missing, custom, or unclear items
Depending on the progress of your selections so far, the consultation may serve as just an introductory session, or even a detailed review or collaborative working session.
Tip: Getting the most out of your consultation
To make your session productive:
- Be on time and ready to share your screen or selections, if requested
- Prepare any specific product details or supplier info available for reference
- Flag any items you’re unsure about or need feedback on
- Get ready to share your inspiration, mood boards or pinterest boards, if you have one
- Be ready to take notes or make quick updates if needed
- Ask questions about anything you’re unsure of — this is your time to clarify
This session helps make sure your internal finishes are not only beautiful — but also practical and clearly documented.
What Makes a Good Consultation?
- Custom items are supported by full documentation
- Any inconsistencies are resolved before they become site issues
- All internal selections made so far are reviewed and confirmed or revised
- You and your consultant are aligned on the next steps and timeline
- You leave the meeting confident your Internal Selections are on track
A strong consultation now reduces surprises later and keeps your build on schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the consultation take?
Usually 45–60 minutes, depending on your agreed Scope of works with your Selections consultant, and depending on the work required. Sometimes they may even recommend or quote you on multiple sessions.
What happens after the consultation?
Your consultant may send you a list of follow-ups, finalise your selections schedule, or set a deadline for final updates and sign-off. This will go very similar to how you worked through your external selections.
What if I forget something during the meeting?
No worries - depending on your consultant, communicate with them using the method they prefer. You can update the schedule or they can - just continue to work together as you have been so far.
What if I need more time to decide on something?
That’s okay — just flag it with your consultant. This project will go at the pace that you decide, so take whatever time you would like.
Do I need to have anything finalised before the meeting?
Not necessarily — this session is a chance to ask questions, get feedback, and then you can finalise selections together if needed.
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