From vision to a fully realized home.
From the first conversation through final installation, every phase is thoughtfully organized to create a home that reflects your vision, lifestyle, and needs.
1
Initial Discovery Call
Discuss the property and overall project
Identify the client's goals, needs, and desired scope
Review the anticipated timeline
Determine which design service is the best fit
Schedule an in-person consultation
2
In-Person Consultation & Site Walkthrough
Meet at the property to discuss the client's vision
Learn how the client lives and how each space should function
Review design preferences, priorities, and specific focus areas
Walk through and evaluate the existing conditions
Establish the desired project investment range
Take preliminary photographs and site information
3
Proposal & Design Agreement
Define the recommended design scope and deliverables
Present the design-fee proposal
Establish the preliminary design schedule
Review responsibilities and project expectations
Sign the design agreement
Collect the initial retainer
Construction estimates are provided separately by the client's licensed contractor.
4
Site Documentation & Concept Design
Complete detailed site measurements and field verification
Document existing conditions
Develop the overall design direction
Create mood boards with proposed style, colors, and materials
Explore preliminary space-planning ideas
Establish the design concept for the focus areas identified during the consultation
Present preliminary Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) direction
Preliminary FF&E shown during this phase is for design direction only and does not include purchasing, procurement, or final pricing.
5
Concept Presentation & Approval
Once the concept is approved, it becomes the foundation for the remaining design phases.
Present the proposed design concept to the client
Review the mood boards, color palette, layouts, and preliminary selections
Gather client feedback
Refine the design direction as needed
Receive approval before beginning detailed design development
6
Design Development & Documentation
Develop the approved concept in greater detail
Finalize space planning and furniture layouts
Select furniture, finishes, fixtures, equipment, materials, and decorative elements
Prepare interior-design drawings and specifications, as required by the project
The design-documentation package may include:
Dimensioned floor plans
Furniture plans
Reflected ceiling plans
Lighting and electrical coordination plans
Finish and material plans
Interior elevations
Custom millwork and cabinetry elevations
FF&E schedules and specifications
7
Procurement & Construction-Phase Design Coordination
When included in the selected service:
Obtain vendor pricing and client approvals
Purchase approved furnishings, lighting, art, and accessories
Track orders, deliveries, and lead times
Verify received items before installation
Review millwork shop drawings, samples, and submittals
Coordinate design information with architects, contractors, fabricators, and vendors
Conduct scheduled site visits to help protect the approved design vision
Respond to design-related questions during implementation
Construction, permits, engineering, trade work, construction scheduling, and jobsite management remain the responsibility of the client's licensed contractor and consultants.
8
Installation & Final Styling
Coordinate the installation of approved furnishings and decorative elements
Oversee furniture, lighting, art, and accessory placement
Style each space to create a cohesive and finished presentation
Complete a final design walkthrough
Identify any remaining design-related adjustments
Reveal a home that feels beautiful, functional, and unmistakably personal
Let’s create a home that tells your story.
Share your plans, your priorities, and how you want your home to feel.
