Ala Carte Design Process

Knowing all costs upfront, and knowing you are only paying for work at your home…not the costs of maintaining a showroom or all the other costs associated with the overhead that is part of larger firms…that is solid value that shows in the numbers, over and over.

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps


Discuss

Set up an appointment to discuss the scope of the project. What your thoughts are and what you would ultimately like to accomplish.

Choose

Once we have a clear understanding of what you are trying to accomplish, we will then explain and help you choose the terms of the project. See the term options below.

Decide

Here we will decide in what capacity can we best serve you?

Project Coordinator-  help bring the pieces together, but you 100% manage your project yourself.

Project Manager - sub-contracted to design, create technical drawings, handle selections, and assist meeting with contractors, but you contact, manage and pay each sub-contractor. 

General Contractor - handle your entire project on your behalf.


Choose Your Terms

Hourly (Consultative)  for smaller projects and "Do It Yourselfers"

  1. Interior Decoration -  furniture selection, flooring choices,  pre-made window treatments, choosing  the right accessories (I will even go shopping with you to help you bring it all together) 

  2. Paint Colors - Interior or Exterior changes, to brings cohesive success

  3. Wallpaper or faux painting  selection

  4.  Real Estate - working with potential buyer, seller or agent. 

Flat Rate  (Based on estimated hours spent) best for medium-sized projects.

  1. Window Treatment Design

  2.  Interior  makeover - to suit

  3.  Provide Cabinetry for your project (design time not required, will provide estimate off list or  drawing)

  4. Fireplace Makeover (becoming very popular)

  5.  Re-purposing, Refinishing  of special furniture pieces

Percentage (Rate added to materials and labor costs.) Best for larger projects.

  1. Kitchen Remodel or Makeover

  2. Bathroom remodel 

  3. Basement Remodel 

  4. Mudroom/Laundry Room

  5. 1st floor makeover


Other Items We Can Assist You With

  • Consulting

  • Selections

  • Supplier, with discounts 

  • Re-arranging, Re-purposing, Decluttering, Light Staging

  • Cabinetry  (7 lines, we buy direct from manufacturers)

  • Furniture  (Design Center or we assist you locally or online)

  • Closets (design and/or  materials)

  • Tile (design and/or materials)

  • Gallery or Artwork Wall Layout

  •  Interior Design (soft lines)

  • Interior Architectural Design (hard lines)

  • Drafting (hand, CAD) *only as part of design project*

  • Selections (assist or per hire)