Our Services
OVERVIEW
Working with us means being transparent and mindful. We will tell you how everything is going to work in our very first meeting. Every project starts with a “smart call” which is just a quick overview of your project and a quick description of what we do. We are a full-service design firm, specializing in large-scale renovations and decorating projects. Not everyone is familiar with the methodology of this type of work, so this first call can clarify a lot. All potential clients meet with us for in-person meeting to go over our Investment Guide and our three-phase project process that we use for every single project we do. Following this process allows clients and us to navigate the complicated and lengthy process most efficiently.
FCD can start from architectural plans through completion and install of furnishing in the home. Most projects we handle last between 6-12 months and beyond. The interior design works best when we are given the opportunity to thoughtfully and carefully curate and purchase items for clients over time during unique shopping trips, at markets throughout the country, and often places far and wide.
patient curation
“One of our clients bought a home with a vast entry, long hallways, high ceilings, and lots of trim! We decided the walls in all of the common areas would be white; but which white? We brought pots and large paint swatches of all our favorites, and even some new ones. We painted for three days, in every light, on every wall that would have it. We had votes, we had discussions, we had whole walls painted to be sure. We ended up picking White Dove by Benjamin Moore—the first paint chip Jen put on her desk when we started!”
our services
NEW BUILD// Starting at ground zero, we work with architects, builders, and all necessary vendors to lay the groundwork for your dream home. Full drawings, specifications, communication and project management of all aspects of the build process puts the hard work in our hands, so you don’t have to.
FULL HOME DESIGN// The heart of what we do. This service includes consultation, full measure and floorplans, design concepts with fabric, furnishings, and finishes. Room design typically takes 3-5 weeks in planning, 4-6 weeks in design, and 8-12 weeks in procurement and delivery. We handle every aspect of the process from initial budgeting to install of full. At this time, we do not do partial room design. To do our best work, we like to work head to toe! We require a minimum project spend of $150,000 for furnishings (exclusive of design fees).
RENOVATION + REMODELING// We can oversee your renovation project with one of our preferred builders or one of your choosing. We can provide space planning within proposed footprints for additions to existing homes as well as new builds. We also provide kitchen and bathroom design. We require two additional rooms to design with any kitchen renovation project.
STYLING// This a la carte service can be provided for holiday decorating, parties, or special events at your home. We prepare your home with the ambiance and style you desire for your event. We can handle anything from floral arrangements and greenery to accessories and pop pieces to elevate the space. Styling projects require a minimum spend budget of $5,000 plus our design time.
THE PROCESS
FCD follows a standardized design-build process, which makes renovations more enjoyable with fewer surprises. Our 15 Step Project Management Strategy and related fees are divided into three distinct phases as described below:
PHASE ONE | Project Initiation
STEP 1 Consultation
STEP 2 Engagement: Contract, Retainer, Project Commencement
PHASE TWO | Research, Design, Presentation
STEP 3 Trade Day: Comprehensive on-site measurements, photos, final criteria assessment
STEP 4 Design and Documentation: Execution of drawings, space and floor planning, mood/sample boards, 3D renders of spaces (where appropriate and approved by client), sourcing goods and services, procuring estimates
STEP 5 Presentation: Visuals of all planned furnishings and materials; presentation of Estimator and collection of Deposit
PHASE THREE | Project Management
STEP 6 Order Placement: Orders made, Order matrix created, Establishment of delivery lead-times
STEP 7 Deliverables: Management of all orders and goods to warehouse or FCD
STEP 8 Progress: Meetings and management of design process internally and with sub-trades
STEP 9 Site Wrap: Finalization of pre-installation construction and site work completed
STEP 10 Installation: Delivery of goods to client’s home
STEP 11 Client Reveal
STEP 12 Deficiencies: identified
STEP 13 Deficiencies: resolved
STEP 14 Project Closure Meeting: reconciliation of any invoices
STEP 15 Project Completion: presentation of client binder