Design Guidance
Professional insight to help you refine your vision and make confident design decisions.
Ideal for homeowners who are managing their own projects and have already established a design direction but would benefit from an experienced designer's perspective.
During a dedicated consultation, we review existing plans, inspiration, furnishings, materials, and selections, identifying what works, what may need adjustment, and how to create a more cohesive result.
Please note: This is an advisory service rather than a full design engagement. It does not include developing a new design concept, detailed sourcing, shopping lists, renderings, procurement, or project management.
Offered as a fixed-fee consultation, with additional design or implementation support available by separate arrangement.
What's included:
Review of existing design plans and selections
Guidance on color, materials, scale, and proportion
Recommendations to improve flow and visual harmony
Targeted advice to help clients move forward confidently
"The best interiors come to life through collaboration, trust, and a shared vision."
— Milena Fay
the process
01 | Discover
Every successful project begins with understanding. We start with a complimentary Discovery Call to learn about your vision, lifestyle, priorities, and what you hope to achieve in your home. This initial conversation helps us understand your needs and determine how we can best support you.
02 | Define
Following a brief questionnaire, we'll take a closer look at your project through a home walkthrough or a focused assessment, depending on the service. We'll discuss your goals, scope, investment, and timeline.
For our design services, we'll then prepare a tailored proposal outlining the scope of work, design fees, and next steps. Once approved, we'll finalize the Letter of Agreement and schedule your project.
03 | Design & Refine
For Design Guidance, this stage centers on reviewing your existing plans, ideas, and selections, offering professional insight and recommendations to help you make confident decisions.
04 | Bring It to Life
Once the design is approved, we'll guide the implementation process according to the agreed scope, coordinating procurement, vendors, deliveries, and installation to ensure every detail comes together beautifully.
For Design Guidance, you'll have the professional direction needed to move forward independently, with additional support available by separate arrangement.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our goal is simple: to make the design experience clear, collaborative, and enjoyable from beginning to end, creating homes that are not only beautiful but thoughtfully designed to enhance everyday living.
Not sure which service is right for your project?
Every project begins differently. During our initial discovery call, we'll learn about your home, priorities, and project scope and help determine the level of design support that best fits your needs.