What You Can Expect From Our Design Process

A design project is a big endeavor and we’ll design the life you want to live. We take your trust seriously, and our structured design process ensures that we’re creating a deep relationship with you, keeping your project on track, meeting expectations (or exceeding them!), and bringing you to your most authentic and vibrant result.  

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Our design process consists of four milestone meetings. Let’s walk you through them!

Introduction: Where you learn about us.

  • Tour the Studio 38 Designs showroom.
  • Introduce the team.
  • Go through what you can expect from our Design Process via Ingage.
  • Review what you can expect from our Design Fees.
  • Determine whether you are an A, B, or C client.
  • If you would like to proceed with the next appointment, we will complete the Meeting Timeline.
  • Discuss Client’s Homework: Studio 38 Design Survey, Photo Release and share Houzz inspiration boards.
  • Designer’s Homework: email a Design Agreement with estimated design hours for approval.

Tape and Photo: Where we learn about you.

  • In your home we will discuss your completed homework and collect signed documents.
  • Get familiar with your home and wish list.
  • Measure and photograph the remodel space and necessary adjacent areas.
  • We will fill out our Existing Conditions Worksheet.
  • Client’s Homework: sit back, relax and have fun with the process!
  • Designer’s Homework: continue to review your design inspiration and come up with a few options.

Preliminary Design: Where we present the options.

  • In the showroom we will present 2-3 design concepts, including space plans, materials, finishes, and color schemes.
  • Discuss how we made these selections based on the information that you provided.
  • Solicit feedback- what did you like and dislike?
  • Client’s Homework: get excited, your design is taking shape!
  • Designer’s Homework: refine the design and create construction documents.

Final Signoff: Where we bring your design to life.

  • In the showroom we will present final design and materials selections.
  • Receive final approval of the design and material selections.
  • Review next steps as appropriate.
  • Provide guidance in the selection of a contractor.

Need help selecting a contractor?

​Studio 38 Designs is able to work with your Architect, Interior Designer or Contractor. We are flexible to your needs. But if you have not yet selected a general contractor, you may want to consider our award-winning sister company, D. R. Domenichini Construction, to provide you the option of a streamlined, one-stop-shop experience.

Schedule your appointment today.