Question 1

What is included in the design process?

Accepted Answer

The design process includes the planning and details needed to bring your project together before construction begins. This may include creating floor plans, comparing layout options, material and product selections, perspective images, pricing updates, and any drawings or information needed for town approvals. The goal is to help you understand the design, make confident decisions, and have a clear plan before moving into construction.

The goal is to help you understand the design, make confident decisions, and have a clear plan before moving into construction.

Question 2

Do you charge a design fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We charge a design fee before beginning detailed design work. This allows our team to create floor plans, explore layout options, develop perspective images, assist with selections, and prepare the details needed to move the project forward.
The design fee is non-refundable, but it is applied toward your project deposit if you move forward with construction.

Question 3

Is the design fee applied toward the project cost?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The design fee is non-refundable, but it is applied toward your project deposit if you choose to move forward with construction. This means the fee helps cover the upfront design work while still counting toward the overall project cost once the project begins.

Question 4

Do you provide floor plans and 3D renderings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide floor plans and 3D renderings as part of the design process. Floor plans help clarify the layout, while renderings help you visualize the finished space before construction begins.

Question 5

Do you provide furniture layouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide to-scale furniture layouts as part of the design process to help with space planning and flow. This allows us to understand how the room will function, and helps determine the best locations for walls, fixtures, and other features in the design.

We do not provide detailed furniture specifications, purchasing lists, or art schedules.

Question 6

Will you help me choose materials, finishes, and compare layouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As part of the design process, we help guide you through materials, finishes, and layout options that fit your project goals, budget, and overall style.

We do not physically go shopping with clients, but we can point you toward trusted vendors and provide selection options to help make the process easier. If you prefer a more hands-off approach, we can also create a specifications sheet with products pre-selected to match the design and perspective images.

Question 7

What happens once the design is complete?

Accepted Answer

Once the design is complete, we finalize the project scope, specifications, and pricing. From there, we prepare the construction agreement, collect the project deposit, create construction drawings for our team, and begin scheduling the work.

This is also when we confirm final details, order materials as needed, and prepare the project for a smooth transition into construction.

Question 8

Do you share files during the design process?

Accepted Answer

Yes. During the design process, we provide perspective images and general floor plans to help you understand the layout and overall direction of the project.

Construction drawings, dimensioned layouts, permit drawings, and submittal documents are provided after a construction agreement is signed.

Question 9

How do design decisions affect the final price?

Accepted Answer

Design decisions can have a major impact on the final price. Layout changes, material selections, fixtures, finishes, structural needs, and project scope can all affect cost.

Throughout the design process, we help you understand how different choices may impact the budget, so you can make informed decisions before the final price is locked in.

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