Services

Our project process is the same for all residential clients, whether this is your first home, vacation home, new construction or an existing home renovation. Great design is just as important as the steps taken to get there, and my years of experience have honed the process so that we can deliver bespoke designs that have a distinct connection to the space and their surroundings. Our approach is clear, concise, and holistic.

One Hour Consultation

We offer a one-hour working appointment to discuss your design needs. Maybe you are buying a project house, getting your home market ready, or perhaps it's time to maximize your home's potential and have no clue where to start. Whatever project you have in mind, we assess the space together and determine the options available to you with budgetary direction. We can discuss the design and construction processes and how they apply to your project. The goal is to understand you, your home & your lifestyle and how to add value to all of them, taking the most practical and effective course of action to make your home functional and aesthetically pleasing. This is a useful first step before committing to any project and will give you a clear sense of direction.

When you are ready to move forward with a project we work methodically through the following phases:

Schematic Design

During this phase you will get an initial sense of the overall space and the feasible options. The layouts are often sketched by hand to allow for free thinking and expedite the process. Along with space planning, design style and aesthetics are explored through imagery. Schematic design is a great way to show you options and refine the design as well as being a great tool for a dialogue on the pros and cons of each option.

Design Development

Next, the design concept is developed in CAD to show accurate plans and elevations with FF&E (fixtures, finishes and equipment). All flooring, tile, cabinetry, paint colors, lighting, appliances, etc are selected for your approval. A complete package of all of the drawings and FF&E for the project is then available for contractor bidding.

Construction Drawings

Depending on the size and scope of the project, this phase includes the addition of any relevant information required for construction and permitting. Where necessary, we can work with an architect or structural engineer to provide required code compliance or structural calculations.

Project Management

Project management is beneficial to larger scale renovations and new builds where it is critical for the work to stay on time and on budget. The priority is to advocate for the client, ensuring continuity of design, preventing mistakes and maintaining communication between the architect, contractor and client. This service can be set up with regular weekly meetings or on an as-needed basis, depending on the complexity of the project.
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