THE "AFTER THOUGHT" SERIES 2: THE ESSENTIALS

THE 

"AFTER

THOUGHT" 

SERIES 2: 

THE  

ESSENTIALS!


Hi there, 

It's good to have you on The "AFTERTHOUGHTS" Series, where I guide my audience on how to be proactive and plan for desired outcomes in their spaces so as to avoid the stress that comes with afterthoughts on your projects.

I guess you came across my last post where I laid a foundation for the series, defining what an afterthought is, why they happen, and what to do when they occur.

Now that the terms are clear, let's get on some real life cases, starting with what I would love to call THE ESSENTIALS.

You will agree with me that there are features that are absolutely necessary, indispensable, or fundamental to the functionality of a space. For example, the need for a cooker in the kitchen.

As obvious as the essentials may seem, there are still instances where they are missed out, and I will be sharing and analysing one scenario in the following slides.

Let's get going 👇

#1: 

WHAT  

HAPPENED


A friend-turned-client reached out to me for a kitchen fit out in his newly built apartment. My first site visit was virtual, after which I worked out a floorplan showing the ideal positions for essential features like cooker, microwave and oven (all in-built), and shared with him.

This was right before the wall tiles were laid, meaning I came onboard at the right time.

However on a second visit (physical this time), I realised the positioning of the outlets for the essentials as indicated in my designs were completely different from the site realities.

And guess what, the wall tiles at this point were completely laid 😭 

#2: 

WHAT 

WE 

DIDN'T 

DO 


I kid you not, my friend is one of the most intelligent person I know on planet earth, yet he missed out a very crucial element of functionality on his project simply because he got busy and forgot to follow up with those he engaged for execution.

This was an oversight, an unintentional mistake that could have been avoided with effective communication.

Besides the gists on the phone, there was one line of communication we left hanging, which is the lines and annotations on my floorplan side-by-side the architectural drawings for the project.

This is the place many after thoughts emerge from, so what's the way forward? 

#3: 

WHAT 

YOU 

SHOULD 

DO


While there are many ways to avoid oversights on a project, one approach that comes to mind is for you to employ systems that checks for irregularities even without much of your involvement.

The MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) systems is one good example that comes to mind.

The MEP systems represent the "vital organs" of a space that turn a raw physical structure into a safe, functional, and liveable environment. While framing and finishes dictate how a home looks, MEP systems dictate how it feels and operates.

A complementary approach would be to subscribe to Consult Kenny PLUS, where we help you manage every system you deploy.

All of these begins with a simple step using the link below 👇

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Looking forward to hearing from you 😊

I'm Kenny, an interior designer and project manager


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