4 Step Process

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

  1. Rooms included
  2. 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
    1. Site visit and detailed measurements of space included in scope
    2. Photographic documentation of existing conditions
    3. Review architectural plans and structural or mechanical limitations
    4. Complete client questionnaire, lifestyle input with goals & priorities
    5. Establish project budget
    6. Create project timeline – note phases as applicable

2. Interior Design: Create, Source, and Present

  • Concept Phase
    1. Develop initial design concept including color schemes, space planning, selection of finishes and preliminary fixtures, furnishings, artwork and accessory selections
    2. Create concept document and design boards, floor plans, renderings
    3. Present considered design package to client for reactions, feedback, approval and revisions – may include up to two rounds of re-selections per item
    4. Client signed approval for concept
  • Design Documentation Phase
    1. Create detailed construction documents with elevations, plans, notes, schedules
    2. Detail the drawings as required to complete scope of work
    3. Prepare lighting and electrical plan as applicable
    4. Develop specifications for fixtures, finishes and fittings
    5. Develop furniture schedule
    6. Present complete package to client for approval and final design revisions
    7. 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
    1. Order all specified and APPROVED fixtures, finishes and furnishings
    2. Track orders and deliveries
    3. Coordinate receipt, quality control by receiver upon delivery
    4. Oversight of installation and placement
    5. Arrange, organize and style as appropriate to complete the scope of work
  • Project Completion
    1. Final walkthrough
    2. Create a punch list and coordinate with contractor, or trade or vendor
    3. Collect and share warranty and maintenance documents.
    4. Deep cleaning or post construction cleaning.
    5. Photograph results. 
    6. Finally, it’s your home and no longer a job site. 

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