DESIGNER'S ROLE
Below is an over-arching summary of our Interior Design process. This list is not exhaustive and will be further defined upon the development of the project scope based on the client’s needs.
Preliminary
- Initial consult - walk-through of the space, discussion on goals, style, and budget, photos, basic measurements
- Project scope, contractor/designer roles defined, preliminary drawings, conceptual development
- Contact contractors / trades for pricing, if required
Execution
- Retainer due, typically 10% of anticipated total designer fee
- Project research, site analysis, schedule hazardous materials testing, if required
- Creative direction defined and design streamlined, conceptual sketches or renderings if requested (additional fee may apply)
- Finalizing budgets, gathering quotes from trades/contractors, meeting with trades/contractors to review scope and budget
- Ensure appropriate permits are pulled via trades/contractor
- Precise project measurements for plans and drawings (existing floor plan, demo, partition, RCP) and other plans and drawings as needed
During
- Sourcing materials via contractor preferred trades and design concept
- Site visits, contractor/trades supervision, confirming measurements and installation of key elements upon arrival (millwork, windows etc…)
- Additional estimates as needed
- Ordering furniture, fixtures, and equipment including millwork, lighting, flooring etc…
- Design millwork (kitchen, reception areas etc…) independently or work with trades on design
- Meet with suppliers, clients, and trades as needed
Post
- Furniture and decorative elements added
- Deficiencies walk-thru with client, ensure deficiencies are addressed
- Meet with trades/contractors to discuss overall project
- Final project survey with clients
