Our Interior Design Process:
A Partnership in Crafting Extraordinary Spaces
Great interior design is a process and a partnership; an imperative to not only produce solutions, but to also evoke emotion, whether it be joy, relaxation, energy, inspiration or all of the above. It’s a collaborative effort, and one in which we are always excited to embark.
Step 1:
We Listen and We Learn
We begin by asking questions. A lot of them. Questions about you and your family, how the spaces will be used, who needs what to create their own special haven. We ask about how your family gathers and how you entertain, what your work from home space needs to accommodate, how you want to unwind at the end of the day… and that’s just a start.
Step 2:
We Plan and We Explore
We’ll measure spaces, talk about budget parameters, styles and functions. We’ll start working on floorplans and layout options, and begin defining color and design schematics. For renovation projects, we’ll also dive into the construction process: preparing bid and permit documents, reviewing construction bids, timelines, vendors and resources — everything you need to get the project rolling, and to keep it moving on through to completion.
Step 3:
We Present, We Juggle, and We Listen Some More
We’ll organize a series of showroom visits and bring samples and design schemes to your home. Balancing budgets with wish lists, needs and wants can be a bit of a juggling act — our job is to make sure that something fabulous happens when all of those pieces land. Good design requires both sides of the brain — our team is creative and spontaneous, but also intensely organized.
Step 4:
We Design and We Follow Through
We manage the purchasing cycle, with vendor negotiations and contracts, coordination of orders, budget tracking, delivery and installation, and of course, the inevitable follow-through to get things just right. Timeframes, particularly now, can be delayed or elusive. Staying on top of everything and communicating clearly has always been our absolute.
Prepare for Your Interior Design Journey
With 25 years of design experience under our belts, we’ve gained quite a few insights into what you can do to best prepare:
Learn a bit about the field of interior design, and how you might benefit from hiring a professional designer.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions — believe me, we’ll ask tons of you during our discovery process.
Understand your budget and have realistic expectations as regards time and expense.
Develop a portfolio of images that appeal. Pinterest and Instagram are great sources, as are European style and design magazines.
Think about your goals and your needs. Some good questions to ask are how your family will use the space, what activities will take place, and how you want to interact.
And allow yourself to dream a little. The process can be challenging (that’s what we’re here for), but also a lot of fun — and you can bet, we’re here for that too.
