PHASE I: PROJECT ONBOARDING & INITIAL DESIGN

All of our full-service design projects begin with a complimentary 30 minute initial phone call where we discuss your desires for change, your needs for the new space, discuss your project budget and timeline, and answer any questions you might have about how we work. Following that phone call, we schedule a one-hour paid consultation where we will walk through the initial house plans to determine the full scope of design needed from our team. Based on details discussed during our meeting we will create a Design Services Agreement that outlines our design process, the scope of your design work, a time estimate for completing design, and additional information about how we work. A signed Design Services Agreement is all that is needed to get you on our project schedule!

Once we are ready to get started this is the phase where we make sure to synchronize APD with the rest of the build team.  We want to learn where your project currently sits within the build process, meet with all parties involved in the build to ensure efficient communication moving forward, and learn the desired goals and aesthetics for the entire home so that we can make sure all of your needs and dreams are addressed! Included in this initial design phase are steps that will help us as a team determine the foundation for the design of your new home - design style review and determination of aesthetic and functional vision, integration of your architect’s plans into our drawing software, client completion of our design questionnaire, and finalizing of the design project schedule.

PHASE II: PROJECT DRAWINGS & SELECTIONS

Addressing both function and form, this phase is where the plan comes to life through selections made, additional details to drawings, and 3D renderings.  We address everything from finishes to fixtures, appliances to lighting (and often so much more!) to round out the design of your space.  This is truly a collaborative process in which we are focused on alleviating the overwhelm and guiding you through the decision-making process.

Included in the project drawings and selections phase are incremental meetings to determine products and materials to be used in your home, design selection boards so you can see how everything is coming together along with reviewing design recommendations from the APD team, and revisions to your interior design drawings all along the way starting with preliminary space planning and potential revisions to architect’s plans based on your needs and lifestyle, and ending with fully detailed interior design drawings to be referenced throughout construction.

PHASE III: FINAL DOCUMENTATION

Now that your selections have been made, it is time for us to ensure all pertinent data is collected, outlined, and organized.  This is the time where we make sure all final design questions have been answered and all of our i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed in our documentation. Upon completion of our design process, our clients are armed with both highly detailed design drawings and an itemized outline of all project specifications.  When combined with the architect and engineering plans, our interior design plans and specifications now provide everything that is needed for your builder to execute your project!

PHASE IV: PROCUREMENT

While much of the procurement for a construction project is the responsibility of the builder, we are often purchasing product on behalf of our clients.  Once product is approved and payment is received, we take care of the rest including purchasing, tracking lead times, coordinating receiving and inspection, labeling of products for clear installation, delivery of product to the project site, and even handling product deficiencies should they occur. 

PHASE V: CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT & PROJECT COMPLETION

While much of our work is heavily focused on preparation for construction, APD remains in close contact with your project through construction completion. We perform regular construction site check-ins and are in frequent communication with the builder and trade partners to alleviate as much stress for our client’s as possible and guiding you all the way through to project completion.