Interior design is a very personal process and we appreciate this opportunity to explore your unique situation and interpret your needs.  Your Surroundings, LLC is a full service organization.  Our interior design, construction and architectural teams offer complete home or hospitality interiors.  We can handle any aspect of the process from design and specification to renovations or partial build-outs.

Residential and Commercial Interior Design 

Stages of Development:

Phase One involves the Consultation and Presentation.  This will include up to 3 meetings:

Designer fees will be charged hourly for all efforts in Phase One (consultation, material selections, space plans, vendor and/or subcontractor meetings, presentation)

Meeting 1:

     The first step in Phase One is the Consultation, which takes place at the client's location and consists of a question and answer session.  You, the client, tell us what you want done.  We inquire about such things as color, fabric, furniture styles and other preferences.  We listen carefully and take notes.  Ultimately, we use this information to give you a complete design scheme. 

     During the Consultation, we take photographs of your surroundings.  We ask to see the major areas of your home, office or facility even if you are not requesting our assistance in those areas.  Our intent is to create continuity in all areas of your environment. 

     Following our interview, the Your Surroundings designer will spend time alone walking through your space, making more notes.  We are interested in your personal items and strive to incorporate your possessions and history into our plan.  We will show the client how to use his or her things in new and unusual ways. 

     The initial meeting usually takes up to two hours.  No design advice is given to the client at this time and additional meetings may be required if our sub-contractors are needed. 

Meeting 2:

     The next step of Phase One is the Presentation, where the designer begins the creative process of developing a scheme individually suited to your needs.  Colors and fabrics are selected, furniture styles determined and floor plans are developed.  Your comprehensive design scheme is reviewed using the photographs that were taken during the Consultation, allowing us to "walk through" your home or business.  You see fabrics, finishes, colors, samples, furniture, window treatments -- anything necessary for us to give you a clear mental picture of your transformed environment. 

     At this time, prices are presented for each specific item (sofa, chair, window treatment, wallpaper, etc.) that we recommend, designer, assistant, vendor and/or sub-contractor hours needed to finish the project are furnished in the quote and a budgetary plan is discussed.

     Naturally much dialogue is exchanged during this Presentation and your questions are welcomed.  If you do not like something, perhaps a fabric or furniture style, we will adjust the plan to suit your preferences.  Generally we are fairly accurate in our choices, but we will make changes and provide options until you are thrilled with your plan at our initial hourly rate. Your satisfaction is our priority!

      With the Presentation of the detailed design scheme, Phase One is complete.  You are encouraged to analyze our comments, ideas, options, prices and suggestions. 

When you are ready to move into Phase Two, you give us permission to begin the Ordering and Production process by providing Your Surroundings, LLC 50% of the contracted total.  This signifies your understanding and acceptance of the presented items and terms.

Phase Two begins the Ordering and Production procedure and culminates in the Installation.

Designer, assistant, sub-contractor and vendor fees to order, track, shop, return, house, deliver and install the final project will be included in the quote presented in the final meeting of Phase One

Ordering and Production - Your Surroundings, LLC has various teams in place to control and track projects which is very important in Phase Two.  When a client, contractor or vendor calls they speak to the designer who is responsible for their project so issues can be quickly addressed.  We utilize state-of-the-art technology to accelerate projects and be more accessible and responsive to our clients, industry and staff. Maintaining quality and reasonable timeframes are hallmarks of our company.  We have superior talent in-house and vendors who we have used for years with great success.

Installation - The final step is the Installation.  We ask that you give us the entire day alone in your space to be creative.  With the exception of renovations, lighting, paint, carpet, and wallpaper, everything is done in the same day.  We hang draperies, place furniture and accessorize the environment.  Your project is complete!

*You will be notified if additional days are needed for installation.    

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