DESIGN PROCEDURE

• Initial Walk Through

  • Chat with the Client(s) for project scope

  • Review drawings and inspirational images

  • Review budget and timeline

• Draft Agreement

  • Consider scope, budget and timeline

  • Get to know other team members

  • Present Agreement to Client(s)

  • Revise Agreement as needed

  • Client(s) sign the Agreement

• Programming

  • Site survey for measurement and architectural details

  • Discuss potential design ideas

  • Review bid with Client(s)

• Schematic Design

  • Source inspirational images, preliminary materials and finishes

  • Design meeting(s) with Client(s) and team member(s)

• Design Development

  • Develop color scheme, materials selection, furniture and floor plan options

  • Develop preliminary budget schedule

  • Draft custom and or architectural details

  • Select Finish materials

    • Visit showroom with Client(s)

    • Review selected materials on site

  • Select Furnishing materials

    • Visit showroom with Client(s)

    • Review furniture images, fabrics, material samples with Client(s)

  • Design meeting(s) with Client(s) and team member(s)

• Project Management

  • Weekly site visit (as needed) with Client(s) and team member(s) to review outstanding items

  • Assist Client(s) to order and approve finish selections

  • Coordinate delivery and installations on items out of Contractor’s scope

  • Update on RCP(s), Elevation(s) and Detail Plan(s) as needed

  • Update Paint, Finish, Plumbing, Lighting and Furnishing Schedule(s) as needed

• Furniture Procurement

  • Meetings via phone or e-mail to coordinate trade vendor(s)

  • Issue furnishing quote to Client(s) for approval and payment

  • Review order(s), issue payment(s) to start order, monitor delivery and installation date

  • Accessories and artworks selection (as needed)

• Final Review

  • Enjoy your labor of love (I’ll bring champaign to celebrate)