From the first moment we meet, our focus is on you….who you are, and what your inner desires are.
Our interior designers care about your concerns, precisely interpreting the words you use to describe your dreams and desires, guide you in the selection of materials and design options so that you have the right information from which to make decisions, and finally they orchestrate all of those elements together into one magnificent seamless symphony.
Working with our designers results in a design that suits YOU, and thrills YOU, it is about getting what YOU want …….
and it is also very much about getting that which you never knew you wanted.
As interior designers, it’s our role to be great listeners. Remarkable results begin with a clear understanding of your goals and vision. We pride ourselves on open communication and approachability as well as responsiveness.
At the completion, we want you and your family to walk into your space and know that it is yours. We will be the invisible hand – the interpreters, the overseers, and the means to make your vision a reality.
INTERIOR DESIGNER = TRUSTED ADVISOR
Our Interior Designers will help you through the noise often associated with homes.
There is probably more to the process than you ever imagined!
Services we offer
- Residential and commercial design.
- Interior architecture designing and space planning for new construction and renovations.
- Kitchen and Bath Design
- Design collaboration with architects, builders, artists, art consultants, artisans, and engineers.
- Project management from design concept to the final installation.
- Universal and Aging in Place design
- Custom furniture, rug, window treatments and lighting design.
- Sourcing of art, antiques and one-of-a-kind objects.
- Color Consultations to create the perfect color palette for interior and exterior of your home
- Styling, accessorizing and editing of existing items.
- Refresh and Repurpose – add new life to cabinets, railings and existing furniture and décor
- Consulting Only Services
Interior Design and Decorating Services
Many interior designers have a creative eye and artistic flair, but there is much more to interior decorating than choosing color, fabrics, and furniture. In addition to their in-depth knowledge of products, materials, and finishes, our professional interior designers have the training and expertise to design, schedule, execute and manage your project from start to finish.
They know and work closely with many vendors, contractors, and other service providers, coordinating and orchestrating the entire design team ensuring that every project is executed and completed with the utmost quality and attention to detail. They also provide specification and purchasing services to procure materials, furniture, accessories, and art, some of which you might not be able to find on your own
The Design Process
Below are typical stages that you will go through when working with interior designers on the decoration, remodeling or building of your home.
Discovery
The first steps to bringing your project to life are to have a thorough understanding of your design needs and wants. We will do this by asking a lot of questions to understand how you live in your home and what is working and not working for you.
- Information gathering of needs and wants
- Long-term project and lifestyle planning
- Lifestyle analysis, budget discussion
- Evaluate flow, function, and use of space
- Inventory of existing furniture and equipment
Your designer will typically measure and photograph your space (if you have the as-built plans of your home this will save some time and money. We will also review and assess your existing furniture, paying close attention to items you want to keep, repurpose or replace.
Vision/Concept Development
As they say “pictures are worth a million words” and we will want to see images you have been collecting, whether they are pulled out of a magazine or collected online (like Pinterest). No worries, if you have no idea of what you like or dislike, we will help determine your style by looking at inspirational photos together and asking a few more questions.
- Develop overall feel/mood of spaces, explore colors
- Preliminary selections of materials, finishes, furnishes, lighting. window treatments/fabrics
Next, comes space planning and detailed furniture plans. We will decide together which floor plan works the best for you, discuss budget ranges, then the fun begins!
Design Development
It is during this stage that we explore different design ideas and develop decor concepts that will work beautifully in your space, and which will provide the right flow and function for your home.
- Space Planning; finalize floor plans, provide sketches and elevations as needed
- Interior and exterior color palette
- Custom design of furniture, drapery, and accessories
- Finalize selections of materials, finishes, furnishes, lighting, window treatments/fabrics
- Interior detailing of background elements, such as wall and ceiling designs
- Lighting and electrical plans
- Built-in construction drawings (if needed)
- Selection of appliances, plumbing fixtures, and flooring materials
- Selection of cabinetry, hardware, doors, and railings
- Presentation of materials; review, revision, and final approval
Construction Documents and Administration
If there is construction involved in the scope of the project, we will often consult a contractor in the Design Developent stage to put together some preliminary pricing to assist in the understanding of where there the project stands in relation to the budget. At this stage, we still have time to get the project back on track within the budget if deemed necessary, or to add a few items from the wish list.
- Production of detailed construction documents
- Construction procurement; contractor bids and proposed timelines
- Draft and submit purchase orders for all of your equipment, interior finishes, and furnishings.
Management
When it comes to any big creative design project, all those moving parts means even a tiny hiccup can derail the whole thing. If you wish, your interior designer will manage every piece of your project from start to finish. Making sure all the details are taken care of and that your expectations are met.
- Project budgeting and estimating
- Project scheduling
- Coordination of vendors, trades, artists, and craftsmen
- Procurement and expediting
- Project administration
- Regular site meetings
Sourcing and Installation
Once you approve selections, sign off on the purchase orders and provide the requested payment, your designer will purchase the items. Most items will have a turn around time of 2-8 weeks.
Items that arrive before the install date will be stored in a warehouse. Once all of the items arrive your designer will arrange delivery and be there to install/place every item to assure everything is perfectly placed.
- Budget and estimates
- Procurement and expediting
- Coordinate the delivery and installation of your furnishings, accessories, and artwork.
- Coordination of vendors, trades, artists, and craftsmen
- Project administration
- COMPLETE TURN-KEY INSTALLATION is available down to the linens, towels, and even your toothbrush
Project Completion
A detailed punch list is generated at the end of the project verify that we have completed every aspect of your new design to your highest satisfaction.
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