Elizabeth Drake Interiors follows a deliberate and streamlined process, ensuring each project feels effortless and enjoyable while delivering exceptional results.
To achieve cohesive and visually stunning designs, the firm typically takes on projects that encompass a minimum of three rooms or an entire floor. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of their approach:
Discovery
Each project begins with getting to know the client through either a guided conversation or a detailed questionnaire, depending on personal preference. Some clients find it easier to express their ideas in writing, while others prefer a more conversational approach.
Elizabeth Drake Interiors recommends clients reach out before engaging an architect or builder. This allows the design vision to be integrated from the outset, ensuring a cohesive and seamless process. Additionally, any existing furnishings the client wishes to keep will be reviewed to ensure the new design integrates smoothly with beloved pieces. This discovery phase sets the foundation for a truly personalized design by understanding the client’s style, needs, and overall vision.
Conceptual Design
This is where creativity begins to take shape. Elizabeth Drake Interiors translates the client's ideas into tangible plans, using mood boards and preliminary layout designs that illustrate how the space will function and reflect the client’s lifestyle. During this phase, clients receive:
Mood boards to guide the design process.
Furniture layout plans to show room flow and function.
Preliminary drawings for remodeling or construction.
Concept boards featuring foundational design elements and specific furnishings.
A preliminary furnishing investment estimate.
Clients are kept updated with weekly reports on progress, order tracking, and scheduling.
Detail Design
This phase brings the design to life with personal touches that make the space truly unique. It focuses on finalizing every detail, from selecting colors and wallpapers to choosing fabrics and window treatments. During this stage, clients receive:
Final design concept boards that vividly illustrate the new space.
Detailed furniture layout plans showcasing the flow and placement of each piece.
Final remodeling, construction, or millwork designs.
Final design features and furnishing selections, from custom cabinetry to accessories.
Throughout the process, clients stay informed with weekly progress reports. A final design proposal is presented, incorporating client feedback to ensure every element aligns with their vision.
Ordering
Once the design is approved, Elizabeth Drake Interiors manages all orders, tracks shipments, and resolves any issues that arise, offering peace of mind. All items are shipped to a receiving warehouse and held until the scheduled installation date.
This thorough and thoughtful process ensures a seamless and stress-free experience, resulting in beautifully designed, highly personalized spaces.