Our Process for Hourly Work
At down2earth interior design, begin each project by understanding your vision. Through a collaborative process, we seek to uncover what inspires you. There is no signature “down2earth Interior Design” style of design. Instead, we are conduits for your own personal style and the beautiful southwestern influences we find here in Phoenix area. Our signature is the way we work – by not only being good listeners and collaborators, but also by offering educated guidance to help you make the best choices for your space. As a result, your personal style and needs take center stage.
Initial Consultation
Start Your Project Off Right
Your project starts with an initial consultation in order to understand your space’s potential and limitations, and how it will serve your needs. Seeing your space in person is crucial in order to understand all the little details that make your home or workplace unique. During this first visit:
- photos and documentation existing furniture/ decor that may remain will be taken
- dimensions of the space will be taken so we can hit the ground running with design shortly after our visit
- your inspiration images and personal style will be discussed
- you’ll learn more about the design process and what to expect
Schematic Drawings
Custom Layouts Designed for You
Following the initial consultation, we create dimensioned plans and elevations to ensure that your functional needs are customized to fit your unique space. This first pass is purposely sketchy because these drawings will serve as a basis for a conversation about what layout makes the most sense. At this stage, you will:
- review multiple furniture layouts and furniture sizes based on your needs
- discuss pros and cons of each layout
- receive a finalized floor plan for the space
Research & Moodboards
Visualize Your New Design Direction
Once you select the finalized floor plan, we begin product research and create moodboards to help you visualize your space coming to life. In this phase you will:
- review multiple moodboards that explore the options for new design directions including new furniture, decor, color palettes, paint/ trim design, etc.
- be provided links to all newly recommended items
- receive a finalized moodboard
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Our Interior Design Process
Consultation
Your experience begins with an initial consultation in your space. During this meeting, we will get to know each other, explore the creative process, and unlock the full potential of your space. We’ll work together to understand your unique style and vision, assess your space, and identify areas ready for design transformation.
Hourly Work
Given that every project is unique, you’ll benefit from a tailored approach with services billed at an hourly rate. Prior to beginning work, you’ll receive an estimated timeframe for tasks such as space planning, furniture and finish recommendations, moodboards, custom casework, and custom window treatments.
Designer for the Day
If you are looking one time assistance with your project, the Designer for the Day package offers a focused session for brainstorming layouts, researching furniture and finishes, and narrowing down selections. Following our meeting, you’ll receive a post-meeting summary you can reference as you complete the project.