New Construction Design Process
STEP ONE
Discover & Define Your Vision
Before any walls go up, we start by deeply understanding your lifestyle, goals, and personal aesthetic. Together, we discuss how each space will function, who will use it, and the overall mood you want to create.
We’ll collect your architect’s floor plans in AutoCAD format, your builder’s budget with allowances, and any inspiration images you’ve curated. If you don’t have visuals, we’ll prepare a tailored presentation to spark ideas and align on direction.
This first meeting sets the tone for the entire project — ensuring every design decision supports your vision from day one.
STEP TWO
Concept & Collaboration
Your architect, builder, engineers, landscape designer, and our interior design team all bring unique perspectives to the table. In this phase, we collaborate closely, if possible, with the full team to review concept drawings, refine objectives, and align on budget and aesthetics.
We offer clear, thoughtful recommendations that balance function, beauty, and flow — ensuring every decision supports the long-term comfort and value of your home. These early design conversations are where creativity meets strategy, and where the groundwork for an exceptional home is laid.
STEP THREE
Refine Every Detail
With the big picture established, we move into design development: curating finishes, materials, and colors that bring the architectural vision to life. This includes tile, flooring, countertops, paint palettes, and more — along with rough sketches or elevations as needed.
Selections are presented in person at our Austin studio, and for items like plumbing, decorative lighting, and appliances, we’ll guide you through our preferred showrooms.
3D renderings are available upon request, allowing you to see your home in vivid detail before construction moves forward.
Through collaborative feedback, we refine each element until it perfectly reflects your style, needs, and desired atmosphere.
STEP FOUR
Document & Specify
We finalize comprehensive construction documents that give your builder a crystal-clear roadmap for execution. These include tile layouts, millwork details, reflected ceiling plans, and full specification sheets.
We also prepare proposals for specialty finishes and fixtures, outlining every product’s supplier, size, finish, and installation requirements. This ensures accuracy and allows your builder to order with confidence.
STEP FIVE
Oversee & Deliver
Once selections are complete, your contractor begins ordering materials and managing construction. We remain actively involved, reviewing shop drawings, making site visits, and consulting on any necessary adjustments.
Furnishings, art, and accessories are part of our turnkey offering — and at this stage, we can create a Scope of Services to ensure your interiors are as thoughtfully finished as your architectural details.
THE FINISH LINE
White-Glove Oversight
As your home takes shape, we’re on-site to ensure the design intent is faithfully executed. We coordinate with your builder, resolve any issues quickly, and verify every detail — from cabinetry and millwork to the final styling touches.
Construction inevitably brings surprises, but our role is to ease the burden, maintain clarity, and keep the project moving smoothly. The result? A home that reflects your vision perfectly, from the ground up.
