Chris Clout’s design philosophy is simple - design for living. Form and function are driven by client lifestyle needs, and delivered through a creative mix of innovative materials, site integration and artistic detail. Chris Clout Design is a full service residential design practice for new homes, renovations, duplex and medium density residential developments and resorts, including full exterior and interior design services, custom joinery and furniture design.
Services:
Schematic Design and Design Development
Provision of concept designs, floor plans, elevations, and coloured floor plans.
Working Drawings
The completion of architectural drawings with construction details, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, windows and doors schedule, pool and landscape plans, through to development approval, we provide everything necessary to build your dream home.
Joinery & Furniture designs
Custom joinery design drawings and exclusive furniture designs are a feature of our full design service to ensure your home is award winning in every way.
Custom Lighting
Lighting is an essential but often overlooked design component. We choose to work with Creative Lighting Concepts for lighting design and consultation throughout the design process to give life to evening atmosphere.
Interior Design and Decoration
Interior Designer selected Schedule of Finishes for all elements of the project, from floor and wall surfaces to appliance and plumbing fittings. An optional interior decoration service is available for clients desiring assistance with decorative selections.
3D rendering & Walkthroughs
Using the best computer rendering programs available, including 3DS Max Design & Revit Architecture, your design can be brought to life with photo-realistic rendering.
Outdoor Design
All Chris Clout designs are created with the outdoors in mind. The atmosphere landscaping can bring cannot be underestimated. While optional, we don't consider the house finished without landscaping to design specifications.
Thermal Performance
All Chris Clout creations are designed to work in all climates, maximising breezes in summer, capturing the warmth of the sun in winter, enabling year-round enjoyment of being at home.
Water Management
As one of our most precious resources, water capture, use and recycling are today, critical elements of good design. We make use of the latest technologies to ensure low overall use and minimal waste.
Environmentally Friendly Materials
Where client brief allows, we make use of environmentally friendly materials and products to create a luxury environment without the guilt.
Energy Efficiency
With lighting such an important part of design, the need to manage environmental footprint puts us at the forefront of incorporating low energy use appliances, lighting and wherever possible, solar power.
Smart Homes
Innovations today in automation mean smart lighting, security, thermal enhancements and features such as sliding roofs are becoming the norm rather than the exception.