OUR PROCESS

DWELLBEING is a very hands-on process and more personalized than what you might expect from traditional interior design. By first understanding what you need in terms of grounding, connection, energy, focus and rest, I will help you design a home or workplace that is both beautiful and deeply nourishing mentally, physically and emotionally.

I’ll help you clarify your needs and ideas, define a budget and make those difficult decisions choosing just the right furniture, décor, colors and finishes.  We’ll look at everything you already own to see what can be repurposed or rearranged and find the most sustainable solutions for new items.

Each project is unique whether you’re redoing your entire home, building one from scratch, or focusing on a specific room or area. 

I can also help you prepare to work with an architect and contractor on larger projects by clarifying your ideas beforehand, or I can be actively involved in the process with them.

Here are some details about my process:

DWELLBEING INTERIOR DESIGN

We start with a 30 min. introduction and then a 60-90 min. conversation where you introduce me to the space you want to work on and I learn about your needs, goals and wishes for that space.  I also learn about YOU – your preferences, lifestyle and how you want to feel in the spaces we’ll be working on together. This is where we’ll use the five lenses of DWELLBEING to make sure each room supports your unique needs.

If we can’t meet in person, I’ll have you give me a virtual tour via FaceTime or Zoom and talk me through your ideas for updating, re-decorating or remodeling your space so I can begin to envision it with you. 

Based on that I’ll put together a proposal that outlines your goals, how we’ll get there and my estimated costs. We’ll go over this together to answer any questions and make sure you feel comfortable that everything is included.

Next, I’ll use photos of your space and the ideas you’ve shared with me, along with any architectural drawings or floorplans to create digital design boards that include room layouts and images of my recommendations for color, surface, furniture and décor combinations. In most cases, I’ll offer 2-3 variations of the same area so you can see things you might not have thought of and zero in on a solution that feels just right.

Once you’ve approved a direction I’ll refine the chosen design scheme and photos with costs for each piece. I can help schedule and coordinate delivery and installation of wallpapers, window treatments, area rugs, carpeting, flooring, tile, furniture, accessories and artwork if needed.

In the case of a remodel, we’ll decide how much you want me to be involved with the option for having me coordinate with your builder or contractor to clarify dimensions, quantities and delivery dates and to make sure everything is coordinated in terms of structural and surface design. Depending on where you live, I can also visit the job site to ensure that the construction is proceeding in line with your approved design scheme.

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DWELLBEING ADVISORY

In an advisory capacity, I would work with you using the five lenses that make up the DWELLBEING system to develop solutions for addressing very specific needs like better sleep, deeper relaxation, adapting an existing room to accommodate a more functional workspace or better focus for learning. These kinds of solutions can be scheduled with regular updates to see what’s working, and to make adjustments as needed.

The design boards I create for you in this case will be more prescriptive. They’ll include not only room layouts and images of my recommendations for color, surface, furniture and décor combinations but information about how these choices can impact and benefit you from a wellness standpoint as it relates to the specific need we’re addressing.

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I put a high priority on this process being a revealing, collaborative and enjoyable experience. However you choose to work with me, I recommend beginning with an initial complimentary consultation where we can introduce ourselves and see how DWELLBEING can best serve your needs.