About My Process
You finally took the plunge and bought that house you’ve been eyeing for months - maybe even years. You’ve walked through each room and envisioned a little life for yourself in them. And now, after hours of Pinterest scrolling, internet browsing, and catalog flipping, you wonder how you will ever turn this empty house into the perfect home.
How do you live? Who are the family members – from pets and babies to parents and relatives – that share your space? Do you entertain often, work from home, have houseguests, or cook frequently? Are you formal, casual, or even both depending on the space? And how about your aesthetic preferences – what are the furnishings, colors or textures that you covet or can’t tolerate? Are you starting from scratch, or reusing beloved pieces in a new way?
Whether the scope of a project is one room or an entire home, my mandate is to discover and define every aspect of your wants, needs—and even wildest dreams—as well as budgets, sticking points and limits.
Let’s chat, I’ll listen carefully to make sure I recognize the exact needs you have and address the requirements of your spaces.
My thorough discovery process gives me the information needed to analyze and evaluate all the design possibilities, and then create options to fulfill those needs. These are organized into style boards and presentations that offer alternatives for every aspect of the overall design, from architectural detailing and floor plans to the fixtures, furnishings, materials and colors used to outfit each space. Along with feasible choices, I’ll provide furnishing budgets every step of the way! EVERYTHING is thoughtfully considered – from the nitty-gritty necessities to the bespoke gestures that make a project unique.
Weighing options with my clients and educating them through the design process allows me to refine a design approach that meets every aspect of your lifestyles. Sometimes, that might be ordering a standard piece of furniture with a custom finish or finding durable but beautiful family friendly fabrics for upholstery. Or it can involve intricately scouring a vintage flea market for the perfect trinket to curate life-changing custom environments or specific pieces of furniture. These tailored elements ensure each space fits your specific needs.
Managing every step and stage of the procurement, production and installation process is essential to my design process. I meet with millworkers, refinishers, artisans and painters, and inspect every fixture, furnishing, window and wall treatment prior to installation. This allows me to maintain the highest level of quality. When unpredictable issues arise, I work directly with suppliers to repair, reconstruct or replace anything that doesn’t meet our exacting standards.
A flawless home happens in stages. I collaborate with you on your vision and execute all installations, which vary based on the phases each project requires. I manage the delivery, installation and positioning of all fixtures and furnishings, and curate and install accessories and artworks with your new or existing treasures to give each room its final layer. I’ll work with you to create spaces that are efficient, effective and luxurious, but reflect your individuality and leave you with a fondness for your beautifully appointed new home.
