Frequently asked questions

Starting with a discovery call to make sure we’d be a good fit, the next step would be a visit to your space for a walk-through together to review your goals. Next, we’d put together a quote for the design services and documentation. Upon approval, we’d initiate a contract to do the work, and we’d start working on the design! Once the design is completed, we’d have a meeting to review the overall design and finishes, and the documentation. We’d then make any necessary revisions. When the design has been finalized and approved, the project would go out to contractors to be priced, and then to be submitted for permitting (if necessary). If permitting is not required, we’d begin the job with your selected contractor(s). We would remain hands-on throughout the construction process to ensure it meets the design intent and that you have a beautifully finished new space.

The total cost of design services depends largely on the scale and complexity of the project. Depending on the project, we can bid it with a flat rate, or an hourly fee. A discovery call would be the best way to answer this question.

For renovations that do not affect anything structural, you generally do not need a building permit, though, your sub-contractors (such as an electrician or plumber) may need to file a permit for their individual tasks

If your job requires a building permit, you will need a general contractor. For most jobs that require several trades, we’d typically recommend that you hire a general contractor, whether or not a building permit is needed.

If you are modifying anything structural or load-bearing in your home or business, you will need an architect and/or a structural engineer.

NCIDQ Certification is the industry's recognized indicator of proficiency in interior design principles and a designer's commitment to the profession. NCIDQ Certificate holders have proven their expertise in understanding and applying current codes established to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Passage of the NCIDQ Examination is required for interior design licensure/registration in every regulated jurisdiction within the United States and Canada, with the exception of California. It is the only examination recognized by these state and provincial regulators and therefore required for the practice of many types of interior design.