Initial Consultation
- Consultation scheduled to discuss style, lifestyle, budget and timeline.
- An active exchange of ideas of about style, functionality and holistic requirements is discussed. Typically takes 2-3 hours.
- A contract detailing scope, fees, timeline is prepared and submitted.
- Once a contract is signed and returned the design process can begin.
I. Concept/Schematic Design
- The site or home is throughly measured and photographed.
- Design concepts are presented through image boards, drawings, to scale floor plans, elevations, and material samples.
II. Design Development
- Approved schematic design concept is refined with specificity and detail.
- Specify surface materials and interior architectural elements.
- Detailed design drawings are developed to convey the design intent.
- Sourcing and specification of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
- Initial cost estimating for purchasing and construction begins.
III. Design Drawings
- Create drawings and specifications required for design of the project.
- Coordinate with general contractors, architects and vendors.
- Finalize cost estimates for custom designed items and purchasing.
- Submit purchasing sales orders for client approvals and payments.
- Place orders for materials, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
IV. Construction Administration
- Meetings with contractors, consultants and clients as needed.
- Site visits during construction to make sure the project is being built according to design drawings and specifications.
- Review and get approvals for contractor submittals, vendor shop drawings and finish packages.
- Visit vendor workshops to maintain the quality control if needed.
- Tracking and coordination items being warehoused for installation.
- Punch list walk-through with client and general contractor on completion of construction.
V. Installation and Styling
- Coordinating installation dates and workload with warehouse and client.
- Supervision of delivery and installation of all warehoused items.
- Styling of all items from warehouse and those shipped directly.
- An optional 1-2 days of shopping for additional accessories or art.