A) A free phone consultation to briefly discuss what you would like to achieve and for us to get an idea of the scope of the project.

During this call, we will have a chance to get to know each other and start mapping out what exactly you have in mind for your room(s)/ space(s). We will also discuss how you, as the homeowner, can best prepare for the Scheduled Meeting.

Please find an “intake questionnaire” here to help you describe your vision and bring me up to speed. This upfront work will come in handy during the meeting and helps us organize your priorities.

Often, the “ruling-out-method” is the easiest starting point: strong feelings towards something you do NOT like will help us eliminate things from the get-go. We will also consider something beautiful or unique you have seen and wanted to test out; questions about whether a certain color, furniture, or a piece of artwork will fit into your home; etc. This call will be a chance for us to see if we are a good fit. Any information you want to share will be helpful!

After you submitted the questionnaire, I will get back with you to further discuss your ideas and we can then also set a time for our scheduled meeting. 

B) Scheduled meeting in person or virtually, lasting around 45 min. During this meeting, we will evaluate your space and prepare a rough concept design. 

The main purpose of the scheduled meeting is that both parties gain a more concrete understanding of the overall vision and determine the best approach to get there. We will now consider the size of the project, pay close attention to likes/ dislikes, as well as “must-haves” and “absolute no’s,”. The meeting is also a great opportunity to discuss special considerations. Based on the level of involvement you wish to have, we will come up with a game plan for the extent of our communication and collaboration. We will evaluate the desired timeframe and available budget.

During this meeting, we will exchange as much information as possible. Floorplans; measurements; desired functionality; as well as wishes pertaining furniture, flooring, window treatments, lighting, color scheme, etc. will all be addressed. My goal is to collect all the information necessary so I can start working on creating conceptual mood-boards, collecting material and color samples, and preparing a first draft of the design concept.

You will then have time to review and discuss my proposals and suggestions. We will revise until you are happy with the preliminary result. If both parties agree to “go ahead”, the fun part can begin: transforming your home/ space!

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The end goal of this phase is a final design draft. To accomplish this, I will start working on the floor/ space plan and the functional flow. I will recommend and select flooring options, cabinetry/ built ins/ appliances, hard surfaces, and trim work. Deciding on fixtures, finishes, and lighting as well as finding the perfect color scheme are all part of this stage. We will select furniture and home decor items. In summary: we dive deep into the “nitty gritty” of interior design during this phase.

The final design draft should be, as the name suggests, final, including all necessary revisions. We will also double-check the allotted budget and the timeframe.

After both parties agreed and signed this draft, the more hands-on part of the process can begin.

Please click here to learn more about the more diverse payment structure during this phase

At the beginning of Phase 3, both parties have approved the final design draft – phew! 

Depending on the scope of work, I will have contacted other parties involved (builders, architects, subcontractors, vendors…) to make sure everybody has a clear understanding of the process and there won’t be any avoidable delays or confusion. By now, we should have a clear understanding of who will be in charge of placing the orders and overseeing the delivery and installment, including who will take on the role of the overall project manager.

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Product sourcing and procurement can now begin. Product availability, anticipated delivery schedules, and damages can affect the timeframe, and it might become necessary to decide between the “perfect” item and a significant delay. This is true for every part of the process.

Phase 3 seamlessly advances to the next phase…

There is quite a bit of overlap between Phase 3 and 4. Some tasks, depending on how we agreed to work together on the project, cannot be 100% separated. Aside of scheduling and coordinating the work of contractors, vendors, and other professionals to ensure the successful implementation of the design plan, project management also includes “administrative work.” Communicating with you, the client, and 3rd parties in writing as well as over the phone is part of administrative work. So is keeping track of the project timeline and the actual cost against the available budget, which is very important and needs to be updated regularly. The number of revisions and the time spent on them will be accurately documented and accounted for as well. Late revisions can be costly, something my clients will be informed of and reminded of early on.

The payment structure of this phase can be found here. 

Phase 5 is largely dedicated to the final installation of furniture, accent pieces, and décor. The overall look, transition, flow, and feel will be analyzed and any small last-minute changes and “touch-ups” will be performed. I will make a punch list of potential items that need to be addressed after the reveal.

Ideally, this step should be done “all at once” for the most dramatic result and a complete and well-rounded visual presentation. Which brings us to the last point, the reveal (smile, you are nearly there!)

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After you have had a chance to wrap your head around the fact that “it’s finally done,” take a few deep breaths, shake off the anticipation, and …ENJOY!

You will finally get to see your new room(s)/ space(s). Of course, if you were heavily involved along the way, the “Ahaa”-effect may not be quite as big.

My goal is that you will be in love with the outcome and that all of your expectations were met, or better yet – exceeded!

Our work to transform your home according to your vision ends with both parties signing-off on the successful completion and satisfactory surrender of the final product. 

Any payments due to vendors, subcontractors, retail stores, and myself should have been made at this time.

I am looking forward to working with you as a client in the future, whenever you are ready to continue your home transformation journey or want to tackle a new project..

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to make your vision become reality!