Our Full Service Design Process

Interior decorating

Our Full Service Design Process

2 August 2024

The interior design process goes beyond selecting colours and arranging furniture. It’s a thoughtful, systematic design process aimed to creating spaces that blend visual appeal with practical functionality. At CPI Interiors, with our full service design process, we meticulously craft every detail to ensure that each design not only looks stunning but also serves your unique needs, turning your vision into a beautifully functional reality.

Throughout this article, I’ll outline our design process  and reveal how we transform spaces into  homes that are not only visually striking, but also provide a genuine sense of sanctuary.

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The Initial Call

Each project begins with the Initial Phone call with myself. On this call, we discuss how you would like your home to feel and we will go over our design process  to determine if its what you’re looking for.

During this initial phone call, if you decide to move forward, we will schedule a complimentary in-home consultation at a time convenient for all key household members. We highly encourage including everyone involved in the decision making process from the start to ensure that all styles and preferences are discussed together. For the complimentary consultation, we simply ask that you come prepared with an idea of your budget, so we can offer tailored advice on what you can achieve within your investment range.

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In-Home Consultation

During the Complimentary in-home consultation, we’ll tour your home to understand your vision for how you want your space to feel and function. We’ll discuss your preferences, dislikes, budget, and help define the scope of work you’d like us to assist with. Once the scope is agreed upon, we’ll provide a flat-rate design fee, which must be paid in full before we proceed with any work.

If renovation will be taking place for your project, we will then book a site visit with our trusted trades to take measurements to prepare for the design phase.

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Design & Presentation Phase

During the design phase, the designer will prepare detailed plans and quotes, gather samples, and create renderings and a presentation all of which will be shared with you in the comfort of your own home during a pre-scheduled appointment. At this presentation and purchasing meeting, we will review the plans, samples, and quotes together.  At the presentation & purchasing appointment, we go over the plans, samples and quotes together. After collecting deposits, we take care of all the back end duties such as ordering, accepting, assembling and inspecting everything.

Through the duration of the renovation, we are in touch with you checking in on your orders. Our white glove delivery is scheduled once everything has arrived.

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The Reveal

Your custom design is delivered, and installed by our white glove delivery team, with supervision from your designer to ensure every detail is perfect. We handle every last detail so you can sit back and relax as we transform your space into your dream home! Our ultimate goal is to provide you with a seamless design experience, allowing you to enjoy the process while we handle the rest. With your trust, our team will create a space that reflects your unique story and becomes the backdrop for a lifetime of cherished memories.