| Center Stage Designs |
| "Welcoming You Home" |
Anatomy of a Design
CENTER STAGE INTERIOR DESIGN PLANNING
Phase 1 - Evaluation
We begin by assessing your home and individual design dreams and desires. We then
couple these with your budget to develop a realistic understanding of your project. This
meeting may take 1 hour, and it is critical to gather all of the details to begin to develop a
comprehensive “blueprint.” Once we have clarity, we will analyze your needs and send you my design agreement and design fee request. We will discuss the following in your one hour design analysis:
• Our Design Agreement
• Start Date - please keep in mind that we may need to schedule clients 1-2
months out, depending upon current projects .
• Anticipated Installation Date
• Architect you are working with and blueprints you may have
• Construction needs and contractor selection
• Budget
• Personal design style
• Dislikes
• Expectations from us through the design process;
working hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 4:00
After We have received a signed Design Agreement and fee, we will begin the process of
developing your individual design canvas. We always look forward to selecting creative
design ideas that result in detailed, unique and very special spaces. We work closely with
our assistants throughout the course of the project.
couple these with your budget to develop a realistic understanding of your project. This
meeting may take 1 hour, and it is critical to gather all of the details to begin to develop a
comprehensive “blueprint.” Once we have clarity, we will analyze your needs and send you my design agreement and design fee request. We will discuss the following in your one hour design analysis:
• Our Design Agreement
• Start Date - please keep in mind that we may need to schedule clients 1-2
months out, depending upon current projects .
• Anticipated Installation Date
• Architect you are working with and blueprints you may have
• Construction needs and contractor selection
• Budget
• Personal design style
• Dislikes
• Expectations from us through the design process;
working hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 4:00
After We have received a signed Design Agreement and fee, we will begin the process of
developing your individual design canvas. We always look forward to selecting creative
design ideas that result in detailed, unique and very special spaces. We work closely with
our assistants throughout the course of the project.
CENTER STAGE DESIGN PLAN
Phase 2 - Design
Phase 2 - Design
This phase encompasses the following activities:
• Photograph all involved rooms to assist your visual needs during your individual
presentation.
• Select fabrics and trims from numerous showrooms for each room. We will present
you with a variety of collections from which to choose.
• Prepare and organize picture presentations from digital photos we will take at
numerous showrooms for all furniture and accessory pieces.
• Find a minimum of 2-3 options for each piece, keeping in mind different budgets and comfort
needs as well as style.
• Prepare a full picture presentation; These ideas will include:
A) Room color
B) Fabric pattern
C) Window covering choices
D) Pillow details
E) Furniture
F) Floors
G) Rugs
H) Carpets
• Review with you all of our design recommendations that are specific to your
needs.
Phase 3 – Proposal
We begin the detailed and timely process of preparing your proposal after you have
approved all of the items you would like Center Stage Design and specify for proposal pricing.
Below are some of the items that require our detailed attention:
• Organize the fabrics and furnishings to be priced by room
• Gather fabric width and repeat information
• Prepare specification sheets for all upholstery pieces including fabrics, details,
and finishes
• Prepare specification sheets for soft furnishings; including style, fabrics, forms,
and trims
• Contact workrooms to schedule measures for window coverings
• Prepare specification sheets for the drapery workroom; including style, fabrics,
trims, and rod specifications
• Prepare specification sheets for blinds or shutters; including color, size, and style
• Prepare specification sheets for re-upholstered pieces
• Prepare specification sheets for cabinetry and molding; including style, finish,
and dimensions
• Prepare specification sheets for paint colors
• Travel to your job, various showrooms, and vendors to implement my specific
design details to insure proper pricing.
• Present selections to you you for approval and deposit.
approved all of the items you would like Center Stage Design and specify for proposal pricing.
Below are some of the items that require our detailed attention:
• Organize the fabrics and furnishings to be priced by room
• Gather fabric width and repeat information
• Prepare specification sheets for all upholstery pieces including fabrics, details,
and finishes
• Prepare specification sheets for soft furnishings; including style, fabrics, forms,
and trims
• Contact workrooms to schedule measures for window coverings
• Prepare specification sheets for the drapery workroom; including style, fabrics,
trims, and rod specifications
• Prepare specification sheets for blinds or shutters; including color, size, and style
• Prepare specification sheets for re-upholstered pieces
• Prepare specification sheets for cabinetry and molding; including style, finish,
and dimensions
• Prepare specification sheets for paint colors
• Travel to your job, various showrooms, and vendors to implement my specific
design details to insure proper pricing.
• Present selections to you you for approval and deposit.
Phase 4 - Implementation
Once
we have received your signed Services Agreement and deposit, we will
place your orders. About a month after your orders have been placed,
we will send you a progress report on all items ordered. Please keep
in mind that unforeseen delays occur that change
estimated delivery dates. Back-ordered fabrics and imported items may have
unpredictable deliveries.
We track the following:
• Has the fabric left the manufacturer?
• Has the fabric arrived at the backer?
• Did the fabric leave the backer and arrive at the factory?
• Does the factory have questions we need to answer?
• When are items scheduled to ship?
When an item arrives at the receiving house (Final Location) it will be inspected.
We prefer to use the delivery company for a complete installation. You may pay them
directly for shipping, receiving, delivery and wave our 10% handling fee. In addition,
they can hang all of your art and photos under our supervision, or we can install all your furnishings.
Lastly, all custom items are warranted by the factory. The warranty length varies but is
usually one year. We are happy to assist in any needs as your interior ages, but we will
charge our current hourly fee.estimated delivery dates. Back-ordered fabrics and imported items may have
unpredictable deliveries.
We track the following:
• Has the fabric left the manufacturer?
• Has the fabric arrived at the backer?
• Did the fabric leave the backer and arrive at the factory?
• Does the factory have questions we need to answer?
• When are items scheduled to ship?
When an item arrives at the receiving house (Final Location) it will be inspected.
We prefer to use the delivery company for a complete installation. You may pay them
directly for shipping, receiving, delivery and wave our 10% handling fee. In addition,
they can hang all of your art and photos under our supervision, or we can install all your furnishings.
Lastly, all custom items are warranted by the factory. The warranty length varies but is
usually one year. We are happy to assist in any needs as your interior ages, but we will
New Construction/Remodeling Consults
We will work with your architect, contractor and kitchen designer to specify finishes,
fixtures, and details to create a beautiful interior. We will suggest showrooms where we have a professional relationship and we will help make selections. These showrooms will bill your contractor directly. The contractor will be responsible for all purchasing,
installation, scheduling and problem solving. We will assist solely in the specification
process. We will need to visit various showrooms to coordinate your selections.
During this process, We would suggest that we set up weekly meetings on a specific day and time. The process could take 12 weeks, depending upon the scope of your
project. It’s best to select, price and order items before your contractor begins so that
your contractor is not held up. Some custom items have a lead time of 10-12 weeks.
For this service we will estimate a fee depending on the size of the project you describe.
Many times the fee can easily exceed my estimate as many clients expand the size of the
project as it progresses.
We will review the following checklist to assess your design needs:
• Exterior
roofing, stone, brick, stucco, clad, paint, stain, windows and casements
• Cabinetry: kitchen, bathrooms, laundry
• Doors: exterior, interior, garage
• Stairways
• Fireplaces: stone, wood, fireboxes
• Flooring: wood, stone, tile
• Tile, stone and decorative material
kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, entry, exterior, or any other space
• Interior trim and all casework for each space, including built-ins
• Paint and wall finishes
• Hardware: Knobs, pulls, hinges
• Lighting: interior and exterior
• Appliances
• Plumbing: kitchens, bathrooms, laundry
• Carpet
• Media/AV/Security
• Furniture space plans
Please keep in mind that all working drawings must be prepared by your architect,
kitchen designer and carpenter. We may sketch concept drawings to be interpreted by the
carpenter and artists who will prepare specific working drawings.
We look forward to providing creative design ideas that result in detailed, unique and very special spaces that truly reflect YOU!
