So When Is the Right Time?
Right after your architect finishes the layout concept—but before you submit for permits.
That’s the sweet spot.
At that stage, the vision is starting to take shape—but nothing’s locked in. That’s when we step in, inspect the plans, and bring in the layer most people skip:
How the space will feel to live in.
Why This Timing Matters
If you bring us in after permits are approved, it’s usually too late to make structural changes. And guess what?
That’s when we start seeing the same issues over and over again:
Bad natural light flow
Awkward layouts
Missed opportunities for functional comfort
“Pretty” spaces that don’t actually work
No amount of decoration will fix that.
What Happens If You Wait Too Long?
We’ve had clients hire us after framing—asking for a fast, cheap design fix.
We’ve had clients halfway through construction, stuck and unsure what to do, realizing too late that they need a full design direction.
By then, materials are bought, decisions are made, and walls are up. We’re forced to design around irreversible choices.
The result?
Compromises, stress, and waste.
What Happens If You Bring Go Nuts in Early?
We review the layout for flow, light, and livability
We help shape the experience—not just the structure
We avoid wasted materials, rushed choices, and poor spatial decisions
You walk into a build that feels like it’s already yours
🛠 The Bottom Line:
Don’t wait until you're stuck.
Hire a designer after your layout concept is done—but before it’s frozen in permits.
That’s when we can do what we do best:
Create a space that feels amazing, lives beautifully, and makes you wonder why everyone doesn’t design this way.
| Phase | Description | Go Nuts Involvement |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Idea & Budget Planning | You’re just starting to dream, set goals, and run numbers. | 💡 Optional – Early concept input if needed. |
| 2. Site Selection / Survey | You’ve chosen or are evaluating the lot/property. | 💡 Optional – We can help evaluate potential layout and orientation. |
| 3. Architect Layout Concept | Architect drafts basic layout – structure, flow, zoning ideas (not submitted yet). | ✅ BEST TIME to bring in Go Nuts Design We inspect the layout and shape the full living experience. |
| 4. Permit Drawings Prepared | Technical drawings are prepared for submission. | ⚠️ Last moment – changes are limited and risky. |
| 5. Permits Submitted | Plans are submitted to the city – layout is frozen. | ❌ Too late for layout/structure design – only minor tweaks possible. |
| 6. Framing & Construction | Foundation and walls go up – materials may be ordered. | ❌ Late – Design becomes reactive and limited. Many compromises. |
| 7. Mid-Construction Panic | Client feels stuck, unclear, or unsatisfied with current results. | ❗ We can help, but it’s difficult and often limited by what’s already built. |
| 8. Final Finishes & Decoration | Painting, tiling, furniture, and final styling. | ✅ We can support, but core experience is already defined. |
