We are a full service creative design studio for residential interiors.

We can do for you, or collaborate with you, as much as you’d like. We find that the better we are in our work, the easier it becomes to say yes - yes to flexibility, yes to finding new ways to consider how to do things, and yes to interesting projects.

So if you have a challenging space that you just can’t figure out - bring to us! If you have other things you prefer to spend your time doing - give it here! If you love your space, love design, and need help making it all that it could be, lets see it!

See, we understand that you deserve to have a space that you’re proud of. A space that looks instagram-able, but feels worn in and comfortable, like that t-shirt from college that’s been washed ten million times and will never not be your favorite. And we know that you want it to look like you, not someone else, even if that someone else is immensely chic with impeccable taste. But thats like kind of a lot. No matter… It just so happens thats what we do for a living.

Here, we’ll walk you through how it all works below…

Process + Pricing

Planning & Design

contract administration

turn-around time: 1 week

This is where we begin. Based on our discussions, we create a proposal that outlines the scope and goals of the project. This confirms that we are in agreement on what the results and deliverables need to be. We also provide a list of milestones that the we will move through in order to get to completion, so that you know what to expect, as well as where you are in the process, at any given time. Lastly, we include a fee schedule which is set according to those milestones.

schematic design

turn-around time: 4 - 6 weeks

This is where we do our home work, identify problems with the space or site that need to be solved, prescribe the creative solution that serves the overall goals of the project, suggest a design intent, theorize over allocation of space and functions/activities, and then prepare support documents and visualization aids. What you will see come out of this phase will be well represented ideas, defined solutions, and even unknowns that need further investigation. The idea at this point is to do only enough so that you are able to be an informed part of the conversation and can provide clear/specific feedback from which we can move forward on. We do not want to spend precious time working on something that is not aligned with your goals and desires. We do discuss costs in this stage, in broad, relative terms. What we want to do is present to you as soon as we have enough to inform and receive feedback so that we refine further, and in the right direction, in the next phase.

concept development

turn-around time: 4 - 6 weeks

First comes love… Before we decide we want to marry a design, we need to make sure we know what we’re getting int to, and are excited about it. We help you understand what the space might look and feel like, and why. Using imagery, fabrics, colors, finishes, drawings, every tool at our disposal really… We explore concepts that help us determine what story should ultimately be told.

design development

turn-around time: 4 - 8 weeks

This is where we develop approved ideas, refine plans and drawings, get more information on strategies for execution, better understand costs and timelines, solidify color palettes, and select anchor materials, fabrics, furniture, fixtures, and accessories. At the end of this phase, you should know what your space is going to look like, as well as be prepared for what to expect in terms of overall costs. This phase completes when there is an approved design.

estimating/bidding + documentation

turn-around time: 2 - 4 weeks

Even though costs have been discussed throughout the process, that conversation begins in relative terms and continues to be refined as we move through the process. With an approved design in place, we now want to be as specific as possible in order to best prepare you for what will be required to bring your project to fruition. In this phase we create detailed budgets, based on bids received (whenever possible) or estimates based on our previous experience. We produce any detailed drawings or documentation needed to get accurate pricing information from 3rd parties. The design is also further refined to fit the overall goals of the project based on bids/information we receive as we move through this process.

final deliverable

turn-around time: 1 week

This is a wrap up phase where we turn over all the documents and information we have produced on your behalf. This includes a purchase list of items selected, along with detailed resource information, cleaning and warranty information, return policy information, dimensioned floor plans for installation/placement purposes, and more. This is all delivered digitally, so that it is searchable and referenceable for future use.

Fee: $120,000

We do not charge by the hour, our fee is set. But we understand that having some idea of how long things take is an important part of understanding value, costs, and timelines. So we provide that information, in general here, and then more refined in your design proposal.

Implementation

or as we affectionately call it…
mise en place

Most people want us to handle the entire project - turn key. Most of our clients would rather work hard at something else that they’re good at, while letting us work hard at what we’re best at. Still though, some people are happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved. Others still fall somewhere in between, where after they’ve watched us and learned from us as we work, decide they are ready to take reins from a certain point, with our continued support of course. More than a few times, we’ve even inherited projects that were already underway. We welcome all of that.

No matter how much you want us to be involved, or how little, if you are engaging us for this service, we assign a Project Manager to your project - someone who has deep understanding of the initial design intent and can ensure that it is carried out, every day on the job. This person is your advocate in all matters regarding this project and acts as your agent, working on your behalf, to bring your project to fruition. And they have the support of our whole team behind them in doing so.

Your Project Manager can do for you, or assist you in, all of the following:

  • purchasing and procurement

  • vendor communication

  • trade coordination

  • construction administration and management for cosmetic or nonstructural changes that the design requires

  • custom furniture design, production management, and installation

  • delivery and installation of furniture, lighting, bedding, art, and accessories

  • on-site supervision

  • we have even been known to tend to plants and pets while we’re in the home

Fee: 20%

We practice fully transparent billing. We share our trade pricing with you 100% of the time. The discounts that we secure for you, and share with you, in large part cover our fee. This strategy is purposeful and intentional.

Note: The 20% fee is applied on all purchases and labor that we manage on your behalf. If a 3rd party is involved that implements its own management fee, we cordially lower our fee on that portion of the work to 10%.

Client Advocate

Maybe you have already started a project, with an architect or builder, and you need someone to help you make the multitude of selections that need to be made, all working together in concert, and possibly even needing to coordinate with a construction schedule that is already underway.

Maybe you need someone to manage all of the work that needs to happen in order to bring your project to fruition.

Mostly we find that people find themselves in need of an advocate - someone with their interests primarily in mind, someone to help them achieve their comprehensive goals, design intent, and quality standards. Someone with experience to advise them.

That’s us! We can do that.

Fee: $250 p/hour

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 FAQs

  • No, our fee covers what we produce for you - it does not include anything that we purchase on your behalf, or 3rd party fees/parts/labor.

    We do not mark-up, or add any additional fee on top of what we purchase on your behalf, unless your contract/agreement with us is structured that way based on goals you have for your project.

    You pay what we pay.

    Often times, and depending on the resource, we are even able to extend our trade discounts to you on items you choose to purchase on your own. When that is possible, we support that.

  • Yes! We prefer to shop retail first and only resort to trade-only options when the need can’t be met by another, better, option.

    On of the biggest challenges we face with trade-only resources is the lack of opacity with available options/specifications and pricing. This means that we often have to invest 1.5 - 3 hrs in further research, trade communication, and pricing requests just so that a client can have access to the information necessary to determine whether that is a piece they even want to consider. We find this frustrating, as the client (who’s best interests is ours to protect) is having to spend money on our time as opposed to putting that investment towards the item they will ultimately be living with.

    Retailers are set up to to manage the questions, concerns, and support that clients often need (and deserve) and they have the buying power with the manufacturer that is more impactful that what we would have. Basically, they have a stronger relationship with the manufacturer, and have better education on the pieces. That is all to our clients benefit.

    However, we maintain trade accounts and do purchase that way when it suits our clients needs or desires. We just make sure they’re aware of the associated costs.

  • Yes! We love securing special pieces for our clients. We don’t limit our access to retail only. Having the internet has pretty much eliminated the issue of access in terms of visibility. So we decide on pieces that we want to pursue on behalf of our client and then if its something that is not readily available through one of our preferred or known resources, we contact the manufacturer directly and ask them who sells/represents that line in our region. Keep in mind, we’ve been doing this work for a long time, so we usually are already familiar with any option provided. If there is a retail option that we are familiar with and understand to be reliable, then great. If not, we go with the trade resource. Because trade orders can often take more time to build and process, we do our best to grow and maintain each trade relationship so that it’s a mutually beneficial one and worth our clients investment.

  • Our model is based on transparent billing and pricing. You pay what we pay. No mark up. Regardless of whether it is a trade or retail purchase.

    Our goal is to create the best experience for the people we work with, internally and externally. We find choosing that saves us both time, money, and heartache.

  • Yes! When you work with us, we always extend our pricing to you, with no mark-up added, whether it a retail or a trade purchase. This is a huge time saver, as there is a lot of effort that goes into hiding trade pricing.

    Sharing our pricing with you also frees us from waiting for sales. We can confidently purchase what we need, when we need it, knowing we’re securing the best pricing.

  • Yes - shipping fees are estimated at 14% when we’re discussing pricing with you. Actual fees are confirmed and conveyed prior to purchase, and then again after order confirmation.

    Taxes are included as well and are based on the address where the item(s) will be delivered to.

    When we build budgets we also prepare you for other fees such as installation costs. We estimate this at 10% of the total purchase order budget and refine that as the scope is being refined.

    For us, it’s pretty safe to discuss subtotal amounts, because even though tax and shipping isn’t accounted for there, neither are our trade discounts, and they tend to cancel each other out. But when budgeting, or when presenting anything for approval, we do include both tax, shipping, and installation estimates. We always present as full and clear a picture as we are able, base on what we know.

  • Yes! Because we don’t resell or mark-up, we don’t have a vested interested in controlling every transaction.

    Because we separate design and planning out from implementation, we are free to have a discussion with you about what the implementation process looks like. We can do it all, while you do what you do best elsewhere. Or, we’re just as happy to hear what your objectives are and help you shape a strategy that will accomplish them.