Working with an Interior Designer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Working with MBD
Maison Blanc Design is a full-service interior design firm. If you love an effortlessly refined look, where a holistic approach is taken to ensure no detail goes unthought, you’ve come to the right place for our step-by-step guide in working with us.
Step 1 / Client Inquiry Form
We will start by having you fill-out our client inquiry form. This gives us an opportunity to learn more about your project and what your needs will be. During this step you will also be able to book our “Discovery Call”.
Step 2 / The “Discovery Call”
MBD offers a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation.
This allows us to connect on your needs, the services we offer, and what our process looks like. During our call we will review project scope and any important details you’d like to share.
Step 3 / The In-Person Consultation
After our “Discovery Call”, we will set up an in-person consultation where we will walk through your space together. During our time we will plan to review all project needs and define project scope. We can review your inspiration photos, drawings you may have, and any other important information you would like to share with us. We will review the MBD process and services we offer. During this consultation, plan on us gathering all necessary information and photographs in order to create our project proposal from here.
This is a 1 hour long meeting that does require a flat fee at the time of booking. Please keep in mind that we love to visit local SF Bay Area clients, but if you live further away, plan on your consultation being virtual!
Step 4 / The Proposal and Contract
Once our initial consultation is complete, we will send a detailed proposal outlining our project services, design fee, estimated furnishings investment, project timeline and pay schedule. This gives us a clear understanding of expectations going forth so there won’t be surprises. Here at Maison Blanc Design we pride ourselves on a quality experience for our clients and want to ensure we are aligned from the start on your investment.
When approaching each project we like to consider your needs and how we can enhance them even further for you. All elements that make up the space will be considered including lighting, circulation, materials, and how the space is used so that we may create something truly special and sophisticated reflective of your individual style and personality, while still being functional and comfortable.
Step 5 / On-Site Measure
Once our initial proposal is approved, contracts are signed, retainer is paid, the real work begins. We will meet onsite to take all needed measurements of the spaces within scope along with any existing furniture or items to be considered. Once we have gathered these details we will be able to create drawings and space plans for your review.
Step 6 / Design Meetings
A series of design meetings will be scheduled where we will review drawings, furnishings, and material samples in a visual and tangible presentation that will help give you a real sense of how your new home will feel and function. Leading up to our meetings we will be sourcing all needed materials, textiles, design elements, fixtures and furnishings to ensure no element is overlooked.
Step 7 / Ordering
Once all selections have been made and the design is finalized we will move into our procurement phase of the project. This phase goes beyond ordering as our team works on the backend to track lead times, coordinate all deliveries, item inspections, and any needed furniture assembly with our receiving warehouse prior to installation. With this oversight we are able to handle every backend detail ensuring high-quality service so you can sit back and enjoy the experience!
Steps 8 / Installation
The moment you have been waiting for! We like to call this “The Big Reveal”. Once all construction is complete and all items have been received by our warehouse, we will schedule the installation of your new furnishings. Our team will place and style all pieces so that your home is turnkey ready for you! Once we are finished we will invite you into your new space for our final walkthrough for feedback and review of any outstanding items that remain before closing out the project. From here we’ll send you a care and maintenance guide and leave you to enjoy your new space.
Ultimately, working with an interior designer like Maison Blanc Design will provide you quality service and products. By understanding our step-by-step guide from the discovery call to installation, our clients can rest assured knowing their vision is in expert hands so that they can enjoy a seamless experience. If you’ve been considering working with an interior designer but weren’t sure where to start - inquire with us today! We would love nothing more than to help bring life into your home or office space.
