The Process
How I Work with Clients
Professionalism and collaborative experience assure client satisfaction.
- Identify and specify expectations.
- Creative input is directed by your design objectives.
- I provide technical and communication skills.
- Coordinate drawings, prototypes, material and finish samples as directed.
All projects meet the highest standards of quality workmanship and are carefully constructed to the required specifications.
- Projects may incorporate all available wood materials.
- Custom veneering.
- Providing and coordinating finishing, glass, metal, stone and solid surfacing.
- Delivered and built-in installations.
More About the Creative Process
Although I do not sell design services, a large part of my job is to adapt to and support your design process.
In some cases you may have complete design drawings developed. In that instance, I would review the details and simply submit a bid according to specifications.
In another situation, you may be starting with a concept and the overall design context of the interior space. On-site meetings are not uncommon. Individual circumstances would determine the steps needed to understand the design direction, functional requirements, material and surface finish preferences.
I then provide an estimate with specifications and preliminary pricing. If you wish, details and materials may be varied to reach a budget target. Think value engineering.
What happens when you order?
I prepare a detailed proposal that will include specifications and construction drawings for your approval.
Typically, a 50% deposit is requested.
Scheduling is confirmed.
Material samples will be gathered and submitted for approval if needed.
Wood finishing samples are a key part of many projects. I work closely with several talented finishing companies. Their individual specialties would be matched to your needs. I usually coordinate the process.
Some projects require stone, solid surfacing, glass or metal fabrication. As with the finishing, I would coordinate the process and provide the necessary templates and specifications to make everything fit well together.
Unless you prefer otherwise, I would provide all related services under one contract.
Once underway, I regularly communicate the status of progress.
Upon completion, delivery and installation is arranged, I am experienced with clean and careful installations in owner occupied homes.
I am available to address any concerns that may arise on an ongoing basis.