THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROCESS.

Initial Client Meeting

  • Site Visit to view project and client liaison.

  • Identify project needs.

  • Access energy/direction for design.

Letter of Agreement

  • Define project requirements, priorities.

  • Establish and outline scope of work.

  • Commitment to project.

Foundation

Acquire existing Architectural Floor Plans

Site Visit

  • Evaluate environment.

  • Collect information and measurements.

  • Analyze and document space.

  • Acquire and verify dimensions of site conditions.

  • Project manager, tradespeople, and artisan visits.

Note: The time between foundation and design is dependent upon the number of active projects in progress.

 

DESIGN

Create Master Design

  • Evaluate and edit client’s existing furnishing and accessories.

  • Create furniture layouts.

  • Create custom architectural and structural elements.

  • Develop drawing, sketches, and schematics.

  • Interior design selection and sourcing of fabrics, furniture, lighting, carpet and finishes.

  • Define architectural specifications (construction, cabinetry, plumbing, tile, etc.).

Note: Time needed to create design plan is generally four to six weeks.

Presentation and Design Revisions

Client Presentation

Client Design Approvals

Design Adjustments

Create Project Time Line and Budget/Proposals

Orders and Allocation

Project Management

  • Coordinate and supervise scheduled work.

  • Communicate with client, multiple contractors, vendors, artisans.

Procurement, Purchasing, Payment

  • Sourcing, curating and procuring design elements.

  • (Fabrics, window and wall treatments, furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories).

  • Set material reserves, confirm availability, cut for approval, place orders, confirm shipments.

Note: The time required to complete this phase is dependent on required lead times for custom artisans and vendors and the demands of order fulfillment.

Receiving and Inspection

  • Receiving: A location that will receive furniture, unpack and inspect.

  • Hold all pieces for installation.