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Design Services

We offer curated design services in order to better serve our clients' varying needs

Consultations

Not sure whether you want to re-face the cabinets or bust out a wall?  Need paint color guidance?
​Let's talk through all of your questions.

Architectural

As-Built Drawings,
Detail Sketches,
​Layout Options, Architectural Plans, Conceptual 3D visuals, and Cabinet Drawings

Product Selections

Cabinet Details, Countertops, Tile, Plumbing, Lighting, Paint, Trimwork, Carpet, Hardwoods, Hardware,
​Wallcoverings

Furnishings

Style Moodboards, Space-Planning, Custom Furnishings, Decor, Custom Artwork, Window Treatments,
​Plant-Styling


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OUR PROCESS

What to expect: Our design process explained

CUSTOM REMODELING & NEW HOMES

Design Development Phase:

  • Initial consultation to talk through your needs/we measure the As-Built space & take reference photos
  • A Design Deposit is collected and As-Built plans are drawn
  • Schematic layout options are reviewed with clients​ to talk through pros/cons of each scenario
  • We edit and create a new dimensioned/notated final plan
[If an Architect has been hired and provided the above items, we come in here:]​​​
  • Review plans and walk through design details
  • Create a lighting plan
  • Create cabinetry plans & elevations
  • Spatial 3D views with general color/materials are reviewed

Product Selection Phase:

Product shopping trips and vendor appointments take place for the following items:
[This part includes you as little or as much as you like.  Either we search and collaborate together, or we suggest narrowed down selections for you]
  • Cabinet Door Style & Details
  • Flooring Selection
  • Countertop Selections 
  • Tile & Stone Selections/Layout Design
  • Grout Selection
  • Plumbing Fixture Selections
  • Lighting Fixture Selections
  • Cabinet & Bath Hardware Selections 
  • Trimwork Profile Selections & layout details
  • Paint/Stain Colors throughout

Construction Support Phase:

  • Demolition with your chosen contractor starts
  • We perform trade walk-throughs on-site [Framing, Electrical, Tile, & Paint - typically]
  • Documentation & coordination of selections with you and your contractor
  • Final photographs are taken to show off your amazing space

Furnishings & Decor:

  • A consultation takes place, and budget is discussed & agreed upon
  • Style Moodboards of overall aesthetic are presented
  • A furniture layout plan is created [if needed]
  • Suggested furnishings & soft goods are presented
  • Furniture proposal with pricing is approved/ordered
  • Needed decor & artwork is approved/purchased
  • Plants & pots are approved/purchased
  • Do a happy dance it's - Installation Day & Photography

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  • Home
  • About
  • Philosophy
  • Portfolio
  • Services
  • Process
  • Consultation Packages
  • Before & After's
  • Who Loves Us
  • Media Coverage
  • Contact
  • Happiness at Home Blog