How We Work

Initial client meeting

This is our opportunity to get to know each other and for us to understand your style, needs and objectives related to your home interior. It is very beneficial if you have photographs of interiors you find attractive or photos of a previous home you particularly enjoyed. We will begin the process of establishing a base from which to proceed by determining the overall feeling you want to experience in each room of your home and how to weave each room together into a beautiful overall design that meets all your needs. If we decide to proceed with the next stage of your project, we will also discuss the details of our standard engagement agreement.

Second stage

At this point we will photograph and measure rooms, windows and any furniture, art or accessories you would like to incorporate into your design. If you have floor plans and interior elevations of your home, it will save a lot of time if you can provide us with copies. We will begin the process of refining and determining your style based on color, fabrics, window treatments, furniture and upholstery, rugs, flooring, lighting, art and accessories. We will determine rough budget parameters at this time. If there is minor or major remodeling to be performed, we schedule contractors to come to your home and begin the process of generating bids. In addition, we have painting contractors, wallpaper hangers and other specialized artisan come to your home and prepare a bid for their portion of the design project.

Third stage

We begin to finalize the basics of color, furniture, upholstery and accessory directions, fabrics, window treatments and any remodeling details involving materials selection. If drawings are needed to fully communicate the desired results, we provide these at this time. We will set priorities and scheduling requirements and begin preparation of a project outline and budget.

Fourth stage

We now have a detailed budget, specification package and any contractor bids that may apply, based on decisions from the previous meetings.

Fifth stage

Upon your approval, this budget is our working tool and guideline for the remainder of the design process. As your interior design consultant, we will begin ordering all materials and scheduling work to be performed by contractors as outlined in the budget. You will be updated on a regular basis of the process of your project and of any need for changes or further selections.

Sixth and final stage

We will be in communication with you throughout the remainder of your project. We will coordinate deliveries and placement of you furniture including accessories, installation of window treatments and art and the initiation and completion of any work performed by contractors. By the end of this process, we are bound to be good friend!

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