This page illustrates general process of interior design and remodel.
Design (Layout) and Scope Phase
- Measurement and first meeting of what you want and what you do not want.
- Layout options and discussion. This may iterate a couple of times.
- Remodel List – Includes scope of work for pricing.
Budgeting and Scope Definition Phase
- Preliminary pricing of labor and material budget. Scope adjustment may be required based on result of pricing.
Detail Design and Material Selection Phase
- Mood board creation and discussion. We collaborate to capture your style preference.
- Material type and style meeting .Discuss different types of materials and images/style of what you are looking for at designer’s office.
- Appliance and Plumbing Fixture shopping making appointments with showroom sales reps of appliance and plumbing fixtures.
- Detail design – Designer will develop elevation and lighting plan to discuss.
- Material selection (major items) – Cabinet, stone counter, tiles, lighting fixtures etc. Identify color scheme and discuss.
- Material selection – Paint colors, cabinet pulls, bath accessories etc to be selected and discussed. We can start construction without these material selections if needed.
Ordering Phase
- Lead time for each item varies. Cabinet is typically 9 weeks. Appliances 2-12 months. Lighting Fixture 3-18 weeks. Plumbing Fixtures 3-4 weeks. Tiles 2-8 weeks. Hardwood Floor 2-12 weeks. Carpet 2-12 weeks.
- Get quotes and order materials. Ordering may occur at different times. To apply trade discount, designers will prepare quote for each category of items.
- Purchasing items generally in order of Appliances, Plumbing Fixtures, Cabinet, Windows, Doors, Millworks, Hardwood Flooring, Carpet, Tiles, Stone Countertop, Lighting Fixtures, Bath Accessories, and Cabinet Pulls.
Construction Phase
- Please see the sample schedule. Designer will check in at several milestones such as electrical rough-in, plumbing rough-in, cabinet installation, tile installation, stone template, stone installation, finish plumbing and electrical. See sample schedule.
- General duration of construction may vary depending on size of project and availabilities of workforces.
- Walk-through and completion