OUR PROCESS
What to expect: Our Full-Service Design process explained
CUSTOM REMODELING & NEW HOMES
- An Initial consultation takes place to talk through your needs, questions, ideas, and give our feedback based on experience and expertise. We measure the As-Built space & take reference photos at that meeting if time allows
- A Design Proposal is presented for the full scope customized to your project needs discussed at your initial consultation
Exploratory Phase:
- A Design Deposit is collected and As-Built plans are drawn
- Programming takes place to learn more about you and your specific needs
- Schematic layout options are reviewed with clients to talk through pros/cons of each scenario
- We edit and create a new dimensioned/notated final plan
- Budgetary investment range feedback
Conceptual & Design Development Phase:
[If an Architect has been hired and provided the above items, we come in here:]
- Review plans and walk through design details
- Create a lighting plan
- Create cabinetry plans & elevations
- Spatial 3D views with general color/materials are reviewed
Materials & Product Selection Phase:
Product shopping trips and presentations take place for the following items:
- Cabinet Door Style & Details
- Flooring Selections
- Countertop Selections
- Tile & Stone Selections/Layout Design
- Grout Selections
- Plumbing Fixture Selections
- Lighting Fixture Selections
- Cabinet & Bath Hardware Selections
- Trimwork Profile Selections & layout details
- Paint/Stain Colors throughout
- Wallcoverings
Furnishings & Decor:
- A consultation takes place, and a budget is discussed & agreed upon
- Style Moodboards of the overall aesthetic are presented
- A furniture layout plan is created
- Suggested furnishings & soft goods are presented
- Furniture proposal with pricing is approved/ordered
- Window Treatments are approved/ordered
- Needed decor & artwork is approved/purchased [if needed]
- Plants & pots are approved/purchased [if needed]
- A date for the final installation & reveal is scheduled with final photographs taken
Construction Support Phase:
- Demolition with your chosen contractor starts
- We perform trade walk-throughs on-site [Framing, Electrical, Tile, & Paint - typically]
- Documentation & coordination of selections with you and your contractor
- We advocate for you when questions arise, or surprises take place, we also translate construction lingo if needed
- Final photographs are taken to show off your amazing space
Cheers!
Designing From Home
Hiring a designer doesn't have to be scary. Whether you live in Kansas City or elsewhere, we're here to help you create the home of your dreams. Take a listen to our clients from Houston, TX talk about their experience working with Kara Kersten Design after flooding during Hurricane Harvey: