Design ideas to showcase different ways your space could look and function.

What We Do

We take everything we’ve learned, your goals, budget, site constraints, and planning advice, and begin turning it into real, visual options. This is the exciting part where things start to feel real.

We’ll usually show you:

• Simple layout options – so you can compare different room arrangements

• Basic floor plans and sketches – easy to read, even if you’ve never seen drawings before

• How the outside might look – with a few rough elevations or 3D views

• Our design thinking – explaining why things are laid out a certain way

We’ll go through the options together, gather your thoughts, and make adjustments based on your feedback.

Why This Step Matters

These early designs are not about picking tiles or finishes; they’re about getting the big things right. What works best for your family? What adds the most value? What feels right for your home?

By testing ideas now, we avoid costly changes later.

What You’ll Get Afterwards

You’ll walk away with:

• A set of clear, easy-to-understand design options

• Visuals that help you picture the finished result

• A preferred design to take forward into planning

Big ideas, made simple.
We’ll help you explore what’s possible and choose the right direction before you move forward.W hat We Do

We develop initial design ideas that respond to your needs, your site, and planning policy. These early concepts are not about final finishes or details; they’re about exploring spatial layout, form, scale, and how the design fits into its surroundings.

Our Concept Design phase typically includes:

• Sketch layout options – showing different ways to organise the space

• Massing studies – exploring the size, shape and orientation of the building

• Design rationale – explaining the thinking behind each proposal

• Initial feedback loop – working with you to refine and improve the preferred option

• Visuals + diagrams – helping you clearly understand the emerging design

Why It Matters

This is a crucial stage where we translate ambition into a buildable form. It gives both you and the local authority confidence in the project's direction. By testing different options and ideas early on, we avoid costly changes later in the process.

The Outcome

You’ll receive:

• A set of refined concept proposals

• Supporting sketches and diagrams

• A clear design narrative that can be used for pre-app or early planning discussions

• A foundation to move confidently into detailed design and planning submission

Design that works, not just on paper, but in real life.
At BDS, we make sure your concept is as practical as it is beautiful.