If you have never worked with a designer on a new build before, you may be wondering exactly what role they play when the builder is already handling the construction. Here is what the collaboration actually looks like in practice.

During the pre-construction phase, we review your floor plans and elevations and provide design input while changes are still possible. We might suggest widening a doorway, adding a window, adjusting the kitchen layout, or incorporating architectural details that will elevate the finished space.

During the selection phase, we guide every finish and material choice: flooring throughout the home, tile selections for every bathroom and the kitchen, cabinetry style, hardware, countertop materials, plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, paint colors, and any built-in millwork details. Rather than making these choices in isolation at a design center appointment, we make them as a cohesive whole, ensuring that every element complements every other element.

As construction progresses, we attend site visits with you as needed to confirm that selections are being installed correctly and to address any issues before they are finished over.

Finally, as move-in approaches, we develop the full furnishings and styling plan for the home so that when you walk in on day one, it feels finished and livable, not like a shell waiting to be decorated.