Designing your dream home or transforming a single room into a beautiful, functional space is a journey that requires a thoughtful timeline, planning, and creativity.
We understand the excitement of wanting your space ready for special occasions, like the holidays. To ensure your home is perfect when the season arrives, it’s essential to start the design process as soon as possible. Here’s a detailed look at the timeline and stages involved in creating a one-of-a-kind interior design project.
Initial Meeting: Setting the Foundation
Our process begins with an initial meeting to determine if we are a good fit for each other. During this meeting, we will:
- Identify the scope of the project, including what will stay and what will go.
- Review a Letter of Agreement that outlines our roles and responsibilities.
- Discuss the potential investment based on the project’s scope and requirements.
Once the initial guidelines are established, we schedule our first formal meeting to kick off the first phase of the design process.
Phase 1: Concept Development (4-6 weeks)
The concept development phase is where your vision begins to take shape. This phase typically takes 4-6 weeks, depending on the scope of the project. Here’s what happens:
- Documentation: We document your space with photos and measurements.
- Design Questionnaire: We conduct a detailed design questionnaire to understand your likes, dislikes, preferred styles, and the ultimate function of the spaces.
- Discussion: We discuss the level of detail, quality, pain points, and potential solutions.
- Research & Planning: Approximately three weeks are dedicated to inputting all your information, researching potential styles that reflect all occupants, creating floor plans, and pulling together potential finishes and furnishings.
- Mood Board Creation: We produce a digital mood board to suggest the design intent.
- Review & Adjustments: We meet to review the direction, discuss solutions, and make adjustments, typically leading to another round of revisions.
Phase 2: Specification (3-4 weeks)
In the specification phase, which takes about 3-4 weeks, we identify the actual pieces that will make up the spaces. This includes:
- Selecting finishes, fabrics, hardware, rugs, and other elements that meet the discussed requirements.
- Finalizing options to ensure every detail aligns with your vision.
Phase 3: Procurement (12 weeks)
The procurement phase is a crucial part of the process and typically takes around 12 weeks. This is where timing plays a significant role:
- Ordering: We place orders for all the amazing selections we’ve identified.
- Vendor Coordination: We communicate with vendors and manufacturers to ensure the right level of detail.
- Approval & Quality Control: We request cuttings for approval to ensure dye lots and match colors accurately.
- Problem Solving: We address any manufacturing issues, such as extended lead times or alternate material selections if items are out of stock.
- Detail Management: We spell out details for contractors and fabricators to ensure everything comes together as envisioned.
Phase 4: Installation (2 weeks)
The final phase is installation, which usually takes about 2 weeks. During this phase:
- Coordination: We manage all deliveries, specifying details with installers.
- Placement: We ensure everything is placed where it needs to be at the appropriate time.
- Final Touches: We make sure all elements are perfectly arranged and ready for you to enjoy.
Time to Enjoy: Cheers!
After the installation is complete, it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your beautifully designed space. Cheers to your new, stunning home!
