Every project is tailored to the individual client, yet all are guided by our established “P D C I” interior design and project coordination process.
P*D*C*I
Plan * Design * Construct * Install
1. Planning: Pre Design
Project Overview
- Names, information, location
- Description of project
- Estimated overall square footage included
Scope & Areas of Work with Exclusions & Out of Scope
- Rooms included
- Detailed Itemized Scope of Work* (Basis of our design agreement)
- Noted Exclusions: Removal and/or storage of existing furniture and belongings; Ongoing maintenance and repairs after final walkthrough; Structural changes; engineering services, permitting, asbestos testing or remediation; exterior work; security systems, gaming and AV related work.
- ADDED SCOPE will be charged per the same terms of the agreement.
- Pre-Design Phase
- Site visit and detailed measurements of space included in scope
- Photographic documentation of existing conditions
- Review architectural plans and structural or mechanical limitations
- Complete client questionnaire, lifestyle input with goals & priorities
- Establish project budget
- Create project timeline – note phases as applicable
2. Interior Design: Create, Source, and Present
- Concept Phase
- Develop initial design concept including color schemes, space planning, selection of finishes and preliminary fixtures, furnishings, artwork and accessory selections
- Create concept document and design boards, floor plans, renderings
- Present considered design package to client for reactions, feedback, approval and revisions – may include up to two rounds of re-selections per item
- Client signed approval for concept
- Design Documentation Phase
- Create detailed construction documents with elevations, plans, notes, schedules
- Detail the drawings as required to complete scope of work
- Prepare lighting and electrical plan as applicable
- Develop specifications for fixtures, finishes and fittings
- Develop furniture schedule
- Present complete package to client for approval and final design revisions
- Client signed final approved design
3. Construct: Implement design intent
👉This phase is subject to Contractor Schedule
- Assist in selection of contractor
- Preparation; Site set up; Demolition, Construction, Completion of built work
- Supervision of design intent and ongoing review, advice and real-time solutions around design as they arise.
- Regular site visits, includes an average of 5 one hour meetings per month
- Regular client updates.
- Additional visits or dedicated time for management beyond the initial estimate will be charged at the hourly rate of $ 200 per hour.
4. Install: Finish and Furnish
- Installation Phase
- Order all specified and APPROVED fixtures, finishes and furnishings
- Track orders and deliveries
- Coordinate receipt, quality control by receiver upon delivery
- Oversight of installation and placement
- Arrange, organize and style as appropriate to complete the scope of work
- Project Completion
- Final walkthrough
- Create a punch list and coordinate with contractor, or trade or vendor
- Collect and share warranty and maintenance documents.
- Deep cleaning or post construction cleaning.
- Photograph results.
- Finally, it’s your home and no longer a job site.
