The SCID Design Process
Over the last few years we have worked hard to refine our design process to ensure our clients are getting the best experience possible. Today we will run you through how it will look once you hire us to help you design your home! Every project is different so the process is always molded to fit you and your needs but having a detailed guide to fall back on guarantees success!
1. Project Introduction & Client Consultation
We start by scheduling an initial phone call with every potential new client. During this phone call we ask a series of questions that will help us better understand your goals for your home and your design style. At the end of the call we schedule a consultation. At the consultation the client walks us through their space explaining their goals for the renovation, ideas and style. If they are hiring us on to assist with a new build the consultation will look a little different but the intention remains the same.
2. Programming & Concept development
After we have a better idea of what you need from us we take it back to the office and break down our approach and a fee proposal. We also create a concept board that depicts the direction we are hoping to take the project in. We send all of this out in a Design Brief for your sign off. The concept board consists of a few images, words and tones based on the inspiration images you send us and the conversations we’ve had. After we agree upon the aforementioned we schedule a site measure at your home. We measure windows for drapery, existing furniture you want to keep, and colour match anything you want incorporated into the new design. At the end of this step we have an agreed upon scope and concept as well as all of the information we need from your home, so we are ready to start designing!
3. Design Development
Step three takes the longest because it’s when we make the most headway on your project. We source hard finishes and furniture. We start designing millwork in elevation, selecting fabrics and paint and then pulling it all together for presentation. At the end of this step we invite you to our office for snacks and Prosecco to celebrate your new home! We walk you through every detail as it is clearly laid out on our table. We show you renderings if the scope permits, and discuss alternate options if need be.
We look forward to this day as much as you do! Every project is different but presentation day can land up anywhere from 6-9 weeks after our initial consultation, and for those weeks we are invested in your home and your goals for it. During this time we provide weekly updates that include questions we stumble upon along as we design, we request your input on items here and there, and give progress reports so you never feel out of the loop. We are also pulling together construction drawings for the contractor if included in the scope. We elevate all the millwork, plan for decorative lighting, annotate where finishes will be and make sure the floor plan is functional for your lifestyle. At the presentation we give you all of this information and then we step back so you can take some time to digest it as we understand it's a lot to process!
4. Contract Administration
After you give us the go ahead we start ordering all of your goods and furniture and a date is set for demo (or breaking ground). At this point we do everything we can to adequately manage the renovation so the experience is as seamless as possible for our clients.
5. Project Install & Reveal
As everything starts to arrive and construction is nearing completion we schedule delivery for all furniture and décor. We then spend a day or two at your house setting everything up so it is move-in ready! We want you to see every detail completely pulled together when you walk through the door. This may be our favorite part! After the reveal we hand over your space so you can start enjoying it.
Depending on the details of the project, the steps above may change and that is an important part of the programming we do in step 2. Our process is functional because it's adaptable. If you would like more information about the above contact us here!
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