The 6 Steps Of Redesigning your Home with Stephanie Charest Interior Design
From the initial “Hello” to the Big Reveal!
Are you planning to build a new home? Or embark on a renovation? Perhaps your home, whether new or old, doesn’t feel quite right? Great design takes a great deal of heart-work and can sometimes be that dreaded item on your to-do list that just never makes the cut. That’s where we come in!
We live, breathe, dream, and simply exist in a world relentlessly obsessed with design. It gives us life when we meet new clients and head up against a new design project or challenge.
When we begin working with you, we have a very specific step-by-step process that is part of a larger big-picture strategy. Each of these steps work together to achieve an end-result in your home that is exactly how we (us and you together) planned it. We’ve perfected our process in our many years in the biz, and our goal is to provide you with a house that truly feels like home. Because, after all, a beautiful space will allow you to live a beautiful life!
Curious to know how we make the magic happen? Take a read below at our 6-step process so you can know what to expect when you begin working with Stephanie Charest Interior Design.
1. The Initial Hello
This is generally in the format of a 30-minute phone call. We like to introduce ourselves, and chat with you to get a sense of what the project will entail, along with the budget, timeline, and expectations. Once we have confirmed that our team is the best fit for your job we book in the first consultation.
2. The Paid Consultation
This is where the fun begins! We come to your home and you walk us through what needs to be done so we can get a feel for the space. Along the way, we will be asking you a ton of questions, while ruthlessly taking notes, reviewing your images, and assessing various details that you might not have thought about (we have an eye for these things). This allows us to plan the execution of the project before the work begins.
3. The Design Process Begins
After we return to your house to take measurements and photographs, we head back to our studio to get designing! This is our favourite part (well, one of many)! We spend 6 to 8 weeks planning out every detail of your space from fabrics to lighting to millwork to the entire flow of your home. We take “detail orientated” to a whole new level – and you can bet Pinterest boards are included!
4. The PRESENTATION
This is a complete look at your project! We pop champagne and give you a walk-through of your home on our design table. You’ll get to see the all details and the layers and how the whole space ties together. Whether you prefer a colourful space or an all-neutral interior, this is the day you’ll see that we’ve created a home specifically for you and your needs. Once you’re happy with what you see, we cheers and begin the execution of your new space!
Watch this design presentation video for a little glimpse
5. The Execution
This is where we put on our master scheduling and project management hats! These steps include ordering, tracking, scheduling, and making sure everything is on a set timeline with a keen eye on the end date. We book and order all of the people and products needed to get the job done. Our goal is to have everything arrive at once after your space has been prepped. It’s ideal to minimize trade days and delivery dates so our team can be on site making sure everything is flowing as it should.
6. The BIG Reveal
This is on the last day of the project when everything gets put into place. We put everything into this moment! (Click here to see our big reveal videos!) We want this to be an outstanding experience for you and frankly, we love to blow your expectations out of the water! So naturally, we pour champagne, do a mini cheers, open the door and welcome you into your brand-new home!
So there you have it. A glimpse into our process and some of what we put behind the redesign of your home. We want to make it easy for you throughout the entire process. We are experts at taking your home to the next level of luxury, comfort, and enjoyment!
Are you ready to redesign your space? We would love to help! Contact us for your first phone call at 403-818-2283 or send us an email with the details.
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