--- title: In-person Initial Consultation | By RA description: Meet Jessica in person to scope your renovation project. Professional design consultation for Melbourne and Surfcoast homeowners. --- [![By RA](https://www.byra.co/hs-fs/hubfs/By_RA_logotype.png?width=190&height=100&name=By_RA_logotype.png "By RA")](https://www.byra.co/?hsLang=en) [![By RA](https://www.byra.co/hs-fs/hubfs/By_RA_logotype.png?width=152&height=80&name=By_RA_logotype.png "By RA")](https://www.byra.co/?hsLang=en) - [ABOUT US](https://www.byra.co/about) - [SERVICES](https://www.byra.co/services) - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.byra.co/portfolio) - [WATCH](https://www.byra.co/watch) - [PACKAGES](https://www.byra.co/packages) - [SHOP](https://shop.byra.co/) More results - [ABOUT US](https://www.byra.co/about) - [SERVICES](https://www.byra.co/services) - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.byra.co/portfolio) - [WATCH](https://www.byra.co/watch) - [PACKAGES](https://www.byra.co/packages) - [SHOP](https://shop.byra.co/) ![Cody_Jess1](https://www.byra.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Website-Images/Process%20shots%20and%20portraits/Cody_Jess1.jpg?width=1500&height=1000&name=Cody_Jess1.jpg "Cody_Jess1") ![Cody_Jess3](https://www.byra.co/hubfs/Website-Images/Process%20shots%20and%20portraits/Cody_Jess3.jpg "Cody_Jess3") ### In-Person Initial Consultation | From $750 Starting a decorating, design or renovation project but not sure where to begin? Our Initial Consultation is your foundation for success. This comprehensive 2.5-hour site visit brings our Creative Director and Interior Designer directly to your space - whether it's a residential renovation, commercial fitout, or decorating refresh. We'll walk through your project together, understanding your needs, discussing possibilities, and resolving critical considerations on the spot. This isn't just a chat over coffee. We're there to assess your space with expert eyes, identify opportunities and challenges you might not see, and work out the project parameters that will shape everything moving forward. You'll get immediate relief from that overwhelming "where do I even start?" feeling, plus the clarity and confidence that comes from having a strategic plan. We'll help you understand exactly what you need, when you need it, and how to stage your project for maximum efficiency and success. INCLUSIONS:  - 2.5-hour in-person site meeting with Creative Director and Interior Designer - Comprehensive assessment of your space, goals, and project parameters - On-site problem-solving and immediate guidance on critical considerations - Post-consultation summary with specific recommendations - Scope of our recommended process and associated service fees BENEFITS:  - Get expert assessment of your actual space and project potential - Receive a clear, realistic roadmap with proper timelines - Resolve critical considerations before they become costly problems - Understand exactly which professionals you need and when - Stage your project needs for maximum efficiency and budget control ## Let’s start the conversation [Book Your Design Discovery Call](https://www.byra.co/design-discovery?hsLang=en) #### JOIN THE BY R.A COMMUNITY Get our latest interior design insights and resources straight to your inbox. Explore - [Services](https://www.byra.co/services?hsLang=en) - [Gallery](https://www.byra.co/gallery?hsLang=en) - [Watch](https://www.byra.co/watch?hsLang=en) Company - [About](https://www.byra.co/about?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.byra.co/contact?hsLang=en) ###### **Copyright © 2026 BY R.A Pty Ltd.** BY R.A acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. ```   ```