Furnishings Design Process
STEP ONE
Discover & Define Your Vision
Before we select a single piece, we start by truly understanding you — how you live, what inspires you, and how you want your home to feel. We’ll discuss the function of each space, your style preferences, and the atmosphere you want to create.
Once the vision is clear, we gather the practical details, including existing floor plans in AutoCAD format. If they’re not available, we’ll arrange for professional measurements to ensure accuracy.
This first meeting sets the tone for the entire project. If you have inspiration images, we’ll review them together; if not, we’ll prepare a tailored presentation to spark ideas and define the aesthetic direction.
STEP TWO
Create Your Custom Space Plan
Next, we begin developing your personalized furniture layouts. Typically, we present two to three thoughtfully considered options along with a detailed line-item budget, so you can see exactly how your investment will take shape.
We love introducing design ideas you may not have considered — this is often when the magic happens. After reviewing the concepts together, you’ll provide feedback and approve the layout and budget. From there, we move into selecting the specific pieces, finishes, and fabrics that will bring the plan to life.
Meetings are typically held in our Austin studio, but we may also visit select showrooms together to experience certain pieces in person.
3D visualizations are available upon request, giving you the option to preview one or more spaces in vivid detail before moving forward.
STEP THREE
Refine Every Detail
This phase is where your vision becomes tangible. We present refined concept boards, curated furniture selections, and samples of fabrics, wallpapers, and rugs — ensuring every choice works beautifully together.
Accessories and artwork are part of our full-service approach, and at this stage we provide a Scope of Services to ensure these finishing touches are seamlessly integrated.
Our online collaboration tool makes communication effortless between meetings, so feedback, inspiration, and approvals are all in one place — keeping your project moving smoothly and efficiently.
STEP FOUR
Finalize & Prepare for Your Transformation
With every selection approved, we move into the procurement stage. We handle all purchasing and vendor coordination for furniture, window treatments, artwork, and accessories — ensuring each piece is ordered to specification, quality-checked, and delivered on schedule.
We also manage storage, deliveries, and installation logistics, so everything arrives in pristine condition and ready for its place in your home. If certain items have longer lead times, we’ll arrange installation days in stages, so you can enjoy completed areas sooner.
STEP FIVE
White-Glove Installation & Reveal
This is the moment where everything comes together. On installation day, our team is on-site to oversee placement, direct installers, and style every surface — from perfectly draped throws to thoughtfully placed books, florals, and sculptures.
We coordinate every detail with our white-glove delivery team, so you don’t have to lift a finger. When you walk through your newly finished rooms, you’ll see not just beautiful spaces — but spaces that feel like home.
At Etch Design Group, we believe great design transforms how you live. From the moment you step into your newly furnished home, you’ll feel the comfort, beauty, and joy we envisioned together — every single day.