Interior Design Process

The interior design process can be time consuming, overwhelming, confusing and frustrating. There are so many choices today in interior finishes, fixtures, and furnishings, making it hard to make a decision. Our design process is tailored to help you work through the design process while feeling confident with each decision in keeping with the end result so the client understands and is comfortable with the ultimate look and feel before selections are finalized. Through excellent planning and documentation we help avoid costly mistakes and changes.

Aneka Jensen Interiors, llc employs the following Design Process on our projects. Each project is unique and client requirements vary so the process may also vary slightly but the process is generally as follows:

Initial Consultation: This preliminary client meeting is perhaps the most important step of our professional relationship. At this time we meet face-to-face to discuss project goals, design requirements, priorities, budget, schedule and fee structure.

Design Service Agreement: The basic parameters of your project, budget and design fees are agreed upon.

Survey & Initial Design: The designer takes initial field measurements, photographs and documents specific needs and requirements the client has for his/her project. The designer then begins preliminary space plans and two-dimensional design concept studies and sketches integrating the client's needs. The designer generally assembles recommendations for the client and then together, the designer and the client select colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept. Several appointments may be necessary to complete this phase depending on the size and scope of the project.

Finalize Design & Specifications: Again, the designer will make recommendations and provide the client with options. Together, the designer and client will select and specify furniture, hardware, fixtures & equipment. The designer will recommend millwork, tile and cabinetry designs, draw detailed elevations and include product specifications. The detail provided in this phase helps all contractors and trades people provide accurate pricing and bids for products and services. NOTE: We always recommend obtaining at least two, if not three bids for services and goods. This can be done by the project construction superintendent or designer.

Project Notebook: This is the most critical and unique part of our Design Process and sets us apart from other designers. Once the selections are made and signed off on by the client, we provide a detailed drawing and specification notebook that is maintained at the job site. This project notebook has all the selections, fixture specifications, cabinet and tile elevations by room so it is easy for any of the contractors or subcontractors to reference. This lets them know exactly what is intended for that room. In addition to all the standard selections we detail any specialty items required in each room, i.e. a tile wainscot. If the electrician knows there is a tile wainscot in the room they know not to put the outlet where it will interfere with the tile pattern. This avoids additional fees to move the outlet later in the project. Additionally this notebook helps keep all the contractors moving because they aren’t waiting for decisions from the designer or homeowner. Project notebooks are provided upon client's approval and request; notebooks are not provided on every project and are based on size and scope of the job.

Project Management & Implementation: The designer will provide bids for products we specified and plan to supply. She will also coordinate field measurements and site visits with contractors, sub contractors and suppliers, and conduct site meetings with contractors and sub contractors to go over design details, fixture placement and other design details in question. Finally, we arrange for delivery and installation of tile, fixtures, furniture and other products we supply.

Follow-up & Evaluation: During the project, we conduct frequent job walk-throughs to develop punch list for items that need to be resolved pre & post occupancy. We also follow-up in 6 months and 1 year after move-in assuring there is high client satisfaction.

Give us a call to transform your interior space today! 970.212.2323

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	Interior Design Process The interior design process can be time consuming, overwhelming, confusing and frustrating. There are so many choices today in interior finishes, fixtures, and furnishings, making it hard to make a decision. Our design process is tailored to help you work through the design process while feeling confident with each decision in keeping with the end result so the client understands and is comfortable with the ultimate look and feel before selections are finalized. Through excellent planning and documentation we help avoid costly mistakes and changes. Aneka Jensen Interiors, llc employs the following Design Process on our projects. Each project is unique and client requirements vary so the process may also vary slightly but the process is generally as follows: Initial Consultation: This preliminary client meeting is perhaps the most important step of our professional relationship. At this time we meet face-to-face to discuss project goals, design requirements, priorities, budget, schedule and fee structure. Design Service Agreement: The basic parameters of your project, budget and design fees are agreed upon. Survey & Initial Design: The designer takes initial field measurements, photographs and documents specific needs and requirements the client has for his/her project. The designer then begins preliminary space plans and two-dimensional design concept studies and sketches integrating the client's needs. The designer generally assembles recommendations for the client and then together, the designer and the client select colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept. Several appointments may be necessary to complete this phase depending on the size and scope of the project. Finalize Design & Specifications: Again, the designer will make recommendations and provide the client with options. Together, the designer and client will select and specify furniture, hardware, fixtures & equipment. The designer will recommend millwork, tile and cabinetry designs, draw detailed elevations and include product specifications. The detail provided in this phase helps all contractors and trades people provide accurate pricing and bids for products and services. NOTE: We always recommend obtaining at least two, if not three bids for services and goods. This can be done by the project construction superintendent or designer. Project Notebook: This is the most critical and unique part of our Design Process and sets us apart from other designers. Once the selections are made and signed off on by the client, we provide a detailed drawing and specification notebook that is maintained at the job site. This project notebook has all the selections, fixture specifications, cabinet and tile elevations by room so it is easy for any of the contractors or subcontractors to reference. This lets them know exactly what is intended for that room. In addition to all the standard selections we detail any specialty items required in each room, i.e. a tile wainscot. If the electrician knows there is a tile wainscot in the room they know not to put the outlet where it will interfere with the tile pattern. This avoids additional fees to move the outlet later in the project. Additionally this notebook helps keep all the contractors moving because they aren’t waiting for decisions from the designer or homeowner. Project notebooks are provided upon client's approval and request; notebooks are not provided on every project and are based on size and scope of the job. Project Management & Implementation: The designer will provide bids for products we specified and plan to supply. She will also coordinate field measurements and site visits with contractors, sub contractors and suppliers, and conduct site meetings with contractors and sub contractors to go over design details, fixture placement and other design details in question. Finally, we arrange for delivery and installation of tile, fixtures, furniture and other products we supply. Follow-up & Evaluation: During the project, we conduct frequent job walk-throughs to develop punch list for items that need to be resolved pre & post occupancy. We also follow-up in 6 months and 1 year after move-in assuring there is high client satisfaction. *Give us a call to transform your interior space today! 970.212.2323*