How Much Does An Interior Designer Cost and What Are The Phases of an Interior Design Project?
The Design Experience: Our Signature Process dvd Interior Design Basics.
At dvd Interior Design, my ultimate goal is to nurture and support my clients in their vision, manage their money like my own, and execute the furnishings and construction build-out with the best vendors and service people in the industry.
The Interior Design Process is a series of steps that a designer takes when working on an interior kitchen design project. After designing for clients for well over a decade, we have found that a simple process works best for our clients, giving them the best complete overall result. Deborah von Donop of dvd Interior Design Reveals Best Practices and Process
OUR 5 STEP PROCESS
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Initial Consultation, Analyze Client Style
Preliminary Design Phase Concept and Budget...
Design Development Phase: Final Plans and Pricing ...
Construction Documents and Furniture Procurements. ...
Installation and Construction Administration.
In Interior Kitchen Design, we find this 5 Step Design Process to work best. Since our goal is to make the design / build process enjoyable and comfortable for our clients, we have outlined the 5 steps here for your review.
OUR PROCESS
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THE CONSULTATION
We start every project with a consultation where we get to know you and your home. This is a 1-1.5 hour meeting, in home working design appointment. While we will discuss your project, your preferences and identify the key requirements this is also an opportunity to address smaller tasks such as colors ideas and general thoughts on space planning. , or just provide some professional feedback on your ideas. . If this is a larger project, we have enough information from this meeting for us to define the overall project scope, next steps, and budget parameters.
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THE PROPOSAL
After our initial consultation, we create a flat fee design estimate for your project and share each step of our process. We work with you to define best choices in materials, layout and priorities to define your budget and overall timeline to make sure the vision and the budget match expectations. Once we have a signed agreement, and a retainer to schedule our time to get started, we prepare ON-site measurements and photos are taken.
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
This process, lasting several weeks, culminates a full design presentation, with the vision beginning to take shape. Now that I’ve gotten to know you better, I will create a comprehensive presentation of finishes, selections, and design boards to help you visualize the overall look and feel of your project over the the next 4-6 weeks. Together, we are building your design from the ground up. for larger projects we may schedule a shopping trip and 2 revisions to ensure your project is meeting your vision and is completely something you will enjoy.
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND FURNITURE PROCUREMENT
THIS IS the life-changing phase! After approval of the design, which is within the established budget, we turn our vision into a reality and will execute orders and delivery to our storage facility ensuring inspection and quality control. Our client’s personalized design is being made, ordered, and delivered to our receiving warehouse over the coming months. If our client is renovating or building a new home, this is where construction is taking place. Then, our full-service installation process allows you to enjoy while we set up your magazine-worthy space, complete with all the little details that make your life better and more beautiful. We take care of all the details on installation day so that you can come home to curtains hung, light fixtures installed, furnishings delivered, packaging removed, and accessories perfectly placed.
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSTALLATION
MOST of our work has been completed. site visits are always done by our as a bundle. Usually, one time per week is typical for us to check in on the overall progress. We work closely with our architects, contractors and service vendors to ensure the highest quality results. Onsite meetings are charged at an hourly rate of 185.00/ hour.
Design fees generally include:
Programming - verifying site and project parameters in detail
Schematic Design Presentation
Two or three additional meetings or shopping as required for the project
Documentation of the design with drawings, general notes, and specifications
Digital storyboards are included depending on the project.
How Much Does an Interior Designer Cost?
Interior designers may charge hourly rates, flat fees, cost-plus or a combination. Here's what that means for you.
Average Interior Design Fee: on average, a typical interior designer will cost $2,000 - $5,000 per room, excluding furniture. When purchasing furniture and other items usually a designer will offer items at cost (trade cost) plus a fee of 15 -25 %.
A fixed Fee structure or an hourly rate is usually quoted for most interior projects. An hourly rate of $75/hour for drafting, shopping and assistants- $250 /hr for principles, will vary based on years in the industry. for larger projects and fee will be derived from the overall square footage of a project.
For single room renovations, and online interior design service offer support with an average cost of $185 - 1,500 with fee usually capped per service and per room.
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Recap:
Our experience has helped us to make sure we deliver quality solutions and products to our clients through a structured process. It is hard to have all the answers in the beginning, but we find that the process will reveal all the answers as we move through a project. Just trust the process for the best results for your project.
Initial In-Home Consultation: Start Here
Every Project begins with an In-Home Consultation. Book Your today with no obligation. This is our chance to give you all the details of our service, a chance for both of us to see if it’s a good fit, and for your to manage the project with our direction should you choose that path…
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INTERIOR KITCHEN DESIGN SERVICES
Our services include any or all of the following:
Space Planning
Furniture, Accessory, & Art Selections
Custom Window Treatments & Bedding
Furniture Design & Production
Re-Design
Finish Selections
Construction Documents
Purchasing, Procurement, & Installation
Learn more about Deborah here: About If you’re interested in our Residential Interior Design Services, let’s schedule a time to meet and review!
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Deborah brings a passion for classical design and training from 20+ years in the design industry to every project and client. Inspired by the intimacy of fine residential design, Deborah appreciates the way sophisticated , nuanced design can transform a space. She values the aesthetics of functional design. Deborah enjoys a developing designs for custom millwork that encompasses both aesthetics and functionality. Her close collaboration with craftspeople has contributed to successful projects and benifit from her expertise in interior design , project management , and material selections. Always happy with a pencil in hand and sketching ideas. In her free time, Deborah is writing for her design blog, trying to get to the gym and raising her 3 children with her husband.