What is Full Service Design?
Have you ever wondered what Full Service Design includes when you hire an Interior Decorator for your design project? We're here to explain to you what we do at EP Design Studio. Keep reading for a breakdown on the different phases of a Full Service project!
Full Service Design quite simply means that we work with our clients from the design concept phase all the way to install. We provide a full service experience by not just offering design suggestions & recommendations, but also sourcing all the furnishings, placing orders, tracking shipments, and coordinating a white glove install experience.
This is a perfect investment for those who value the expertise and vision of an Interior Decorator and prefer to be hands off in all the logistics that can come with furnishing a new space. Imagine having to newly furnish an entire home and managing all the purchases & deliveries arriving at different time frames? Not to mention having to worry about assembling all the furniture when it arrives as well. Working with an Interior Decorator on a Full Service Design project allows this to be taken off your hands, so that all you have to do is approve of the items and overall vision. This is a more premium investment because of the level of work and involvement required from the Designer. However, it can be very valuable to pay for convenience and time back into your personal schedule.
Let's break down the typical phases of a Full Service Design project below!
Phase 1: Discovery
This phase is a chance for both the Designer & client to see if the project would be a good fit for both parties! On the Designer's side, this will be an opportunity for us to learn about the project's overall scope of work, see the home, learn about the client's wants/needs, talk about investment numbers, and explain the breakdown of our processes. For the client's side, they will be able to use this as a learning opportunity to see if the Designer's overall design process and deliverables are conducive for the investment they are willing to put in. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask all the questions, get familiar with the process and set expectations accordingly.
At EP Design Studio, an Interior Decorator will always start off with scheduling a free Discovery Call after receiving the initial project inquiry (click here to submit one!). From there, the client schedules a paid Home Consultation to meet the Designer. From there, they will assess the space, offer design suggestions, learn about the project’s goals, and set proper expectations about their Full Service process. Lastly, the Interior Decorator will take everything they have learned from meeting with the client to create a custom Design Proposal outlining the project's scope of work, design fees, project phases, timelines & more!
Phase 2: Design & Presentation
As a newly signed client, this phase begins the fun part! The design process is different with every Designer, but at EP Design Studio this is where your Interior Decorator will begin sourcing all new furniture/decor & providing all the design deliverables for you to visualize. This includes design boards, furniture layouts & conceptual 3D renderings as part of the process. We want to make sure our clients feel 100% confident in the designs we present to them. Every project is carefully curated to meet your style & investment!
It's important to note that this phase also includes any necessary revisions. Like many projects, it's completely normal to go through tweaks to get a design you fully love. Don't be discouraged if it takes a couple of tries.. that's part of the process and what you should expect!
Phase 3: Procurement
After all the items have been approved, this is when your Interior Decorator moves to the procurement phase of the project. Your Designer is in charge of placing the furniture orders for you, tracking shipping, managing delivery & corresponding with the vendors and receiving warehouse. To offer a true hassle-free luxury experience, we ship all the items to a receiving warehouse. The warehouse team inspects the shipments, holds for storage until all items have arrived, and offer a white glove install service. This allows the professionals do what they do best! We take the stress away from you because most the time, the logistics are the part that many clients hate to deal with.
Phase 4: Install & Reveal
So we know we said that the design part is the fun part.. but we have to admit this is probably the MOST fun part as a client! Finally the day comes to lay out all your furniture, style accessories, and take professional photographs. We get to reveal a brand new space for you all at once, which is so exciting! All the months of hard work and patience have finally come to this moment. We can officially wrap up the project and leave you with a beautifully turnkey furnishing & styled home.
This is why there is so much value in Full Service Design. As Designers, we understand that everyone leads busy lives, but that doesn't mean you have to keep pushing off your dream home. At EP Design Studio, we believe that our daily environment can directly influence our moods. If you live in a home that makes you feel stressed all the time because there's so many home projects you keep putting off, then it can take a toll on one's mental health. As Interior Decorators, we want to come into your home and make it inviting & a true reflection of your aesthetic and lifestyle- so you can show up as your best, authentic self!
