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.