Hey, Ya’ll!
I hope 2021 is off to a great start for you! It’s certainly a busy and exciting one for us at Ivory Lane Interiors! And, actually, a part of what makes our days busy (and FUN) will be talked about in this very blog post! In our last blog, we discussed six things that you might not realize an Interior Designer handles, and today we’re going to chat about what to expect when partnering with Ivory Lane Interiors for your interior design services. The responsibilities of a designer are extensive and so important to ensure your project is successful from the very start to the final reveal. Now that you know the ins and outs of our role, let’s dive into the phases of working together!
3 Phases of Working with Ivory Lane Interiors
1. Creating a Design Plan
The first phase of working with Ivory Lane involves a detailed planning period, where we sit down with you and gather all the information about your space, your vision for it, and your lifestyle needs. Once I take in all of these details and understand your goals, I put together a tedious plan to execute on. It’s absolutely vital to have this roadmap outlined before beginning on any project and to know exactly how to get to the finish line within budget!
Speaking of the budget, this is also something that I help you tackle when we begin planning during phase one. Living inside the world of interior design day in and day out, I’m very familiar with pricing for various materials and products that you may be interested in, and I ensure I take into account how those prices fit into the overall project. Knowing the ins and outs of pricing becomes SO helpful in deciding the details of your budget.
Another item that I handle during phase one, if applicable for your project, is preparing the construction documents. This includes everything down to drawing floor plans, dimensioned plans, electrical plans, lighting plans, elevations, and building sections. Included in these drawings are also the ADA and building codes. Once it’s time to begin, I share all of these components with an Architect for review or with the Contractors for conceptual use.
2. Managing the Project
Like we’ve talked about before, part of an Interior Designer’s role is wearing many hats and managing every piece of your project the entire way through. Following the design plan we’ve put into place, here’s what the second phase looks like:
I complete the ordering process for products and finishings
I keep track of and manage these orders
I ensure every piece remains within the budget we’ve created
I handle any issues or damages that may arise with the order (ranging from a backorder to a discontinued item)
I complete quality control of the order once it arrives
My goal for the second phase is that a HUGE weight is taken off of your shoulders so you don’t have to think about a thing during this time! As the project coordinator, I am constantly balancing moving pieces, monitoring the schedule and budget, and acting as the primary contact with vendors. Not always easy, but every part of this phase is extremely important for your project!
3. Complete Installation and Final Touches
Once orders are in and receive my seal of approval, as the Interior Designer, I ensure that the product is properly installed during phase three. Again, part of my role is being your liaison so you don’t have to respond to any vendor or contractor questions during installation. This also means that I am YOUR advocate and will always make sure any issues are 100% resolved before the final reveal. After all, your job should only be enjoying the results! By the time you see your finished project, I’ve added the final touches down to the smallest detail, following the initial plan the entire way. And now, it’s time for you to kick back and get to living in your dream space! 😊
Well, ya’ll, those are the three primary phases of working with Ivory Lane Interiors! It’s truly SO much fun putting all the pieces together for my clients and bringing your vision to life in the smoothest way possible for YOU! I just have to ask - were there any details that you didn’t expect? Let us know in the comments, and we look forward to catching you here next time!
Sending Love from GA,
Sarah