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by Design offers all types of design services including: |
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- Interior
Design
- Kitchen
Design
- Furniture
floor plans
- Bath
Design
- Lighting
Design
- Window
treatment designs
- Specialty
paint effects
- Color
Scheming
- Custom
Murals
- Furniture
rearranging
- Space
planning
- Décor
and color concepts
- Floor
Coverings
- Custom
Bedding
- Upholstery
- Furniture
& cabinetry design
- Accessories
- New
construction material specifications
- Remodel
project material specifications
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The
Design Process
The phases of the Design Process are as follows:
A. Programming and Schematic Design
• Meet with the client to determine
all requirements of project.
• Determine what is being retained
from existing residence or space.
• Develop basic concepts and schemes
for project.
• Prepare preliminary plans (schematic,
finishes and furnishings).
• Review with client.
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B.
Design Development
• Finalize space plans.
• Finalize selections of all materials
for finishes.
• Finalize lighting and electrical plans
(as required).
• Prepare a budget.
• Present plans, specifications and
budget for approval. |
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C.
Estimating and Ordering
• Gain estimates for proposed design.
• Review bid specifications with selected
trades.
• Prepare proposal contract for client
approval.
• Client approval to begin fabrication,
ordering, expediting etc.
• Prepare appropriate working drawings
for fabrication.
• Commencement of ordering and design
fabrication.
• Inspect furnishings or materials on
arrival.
• Coordination and supervising of various
trades. |
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D.
Installation
• Arrange for timely commencement of
work.
• Receive and inspect furnishings, design
items, etc.
• Schedule work sequence to enable a
timely completion of project.
• Make periodic visits to the job site.
• Supervision of installations.
• Follow up.
• Coordination of installation team. |
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Design
Process Flexibility
As each project has it's own personality, so will the design
process. Our steps may be modified to meet the unique design
goals of each of our clients. |