Creating magazine-worthy homes begins with this key initial step... 

First Phone Call or Video Conference:

Everything begins with a phone call or video conference, which I call "Meet & Greet," followed by an email with my "Welcome Information" and an Intake Questionnaire. This helps me prepare for our first in-person meeting.

STEP 1

First In-Person Meeting or Video Conference:

The first meeting is an opportunity to assess your living space so that I can understand its potential and the layout of the interior you wish to entrust me with for decoration.

During this First Meeting, I pay close attention to your lifestyle and your preferences in terms of interior decoration and design, flooring, furniture, lighting, etc., with the aim of fully understanding your expectations to create an atmosphere that suits you best.

This meeting can take place either in person on-site or via video conference.

To be confirmed, this meeting must be paid for via bank transfer no later than 24 hours before the appointment, with proof of the bank transfer provided.

On-Site Measurements:

During the consultation, I will take the necessary measurements to create the project brief included in the agreement letter with the quote for your project.

If this meeting takes place via video conference, the measurements can only be taken if the client sends a representative to provide access to the site or if the client provides a detailed architect’s plan with the measurements.

It is understood that these measurements are only taken for the purposes of decoration designs.

Under no circumstances can these measurements be used as a reference for building professionals or contractors who will be involved in the execution of your project.

My company is not authorized to take measurements according to construction industry standards.

Each building company, contractor, or craftsman will need to take their own measurements.

STEP 2

Preparation and Presentation of the Project Brief and the Agreement Letter with Quote:

At the end of our first meeting, if you confirm your willingness to proceed, I will formalize the detailed project brief and send you the agreement letter, which will outline the specific terms and the quote for my proposed services.

I will then present this Agreement Letter to you during a second meeting, either in person or via video conference.

Depending on the size of the project, this will require between 4 and 8 hours.

This meeting will be billed according to the rates in effect on the date of the request for drafting the project brief but will be deducted from the service price if you decide to proceed with your project with me by signing the Agreement Letter.

STEP 3

Realization of your Project:

Once the Agreement Letter is signed by you and the first deposit is paid, the project will be launched!

I am already looking forward to it!

This realization will be divided into the following 4 phases:

• Phase I   - Conception
• Phase II  - Documentation of your project
• Phase III - Assistance with purchase management
• Phase IV - Final arrangement finishing

Phase I - Conception

Based on the project brief, which will take into account your decoration style and personality, I will begin to design and sketch the following documents (the list of which has been defined in the Agreement Letter):

• a moodboard,
• 2D plans with furniture,
• 3D design plans,
• a video of a virtual tour of your new space.

If you would like to see what these documents look like, you can click below to see design exemples.

This design phase draws on my expertise and my up-to-date knowledge of trends and furniture sourcing, which I will put entirely at your service.

Thanks to this development phase, you will be able to concretely visualize my proposal for the final result.

This will help eliminate any confusion and allow you to envision the space.

With my 3D renderings, I bring conceptual ideas to life.

Phase II - Documentation of Your Project:

Once I have finalized the design, and the versions have been signed by you, we will move on to the project documentation phase, which involves a precise and complete listing.

If your project includes a construction aspect, it will be necessary to have the list and feasibility of material choices validated by building professionals.

Based on their feedback, we will modify the documentation to align with their recommendations.

Phase III – Assistance with Purchase Management:

Once the final decoration plans and the shopping list are documented, and if applicable, validated by the building professionals appointed by you, the purchase of furniture and decoration will be planned so that you can order on time. If your project includes a renovation, there will be many things happening in your house during this period.

For the interior decoration to be a success, it is essential not only to know what you want, but also where to get it. This brings us to the procurement phase, the fourth step of our process.

I do not collaborate exclusively with any particular supplier, but I work with suppliers who perfectly meet the requirements of your project.

You can relax while I take care of all the details for you (except for the final payment, which will be made by you), including tasks such as:

• Creating a schedule to allow you to order all products at the right time. (Please note that all invoices are sent to you.)
• Calling suppliers to check if they have received the orders.
• Ensuring that paid orders are being processed.
• Tracking deliveries to your address or to the receiving warehouse. (If you are unable to store furniture and decorative items until the final decoration, I can recommend companies that can take care of it.)
• Communicating with suppliers.
• Managing any issues, such as receiving damaged, broken, out-of-stock, or incorrect items.
• Coordinating the assembly of furniture and decoration items (assembly is done by your artisans).

I manage all of these tasks behind the scenes so that you can avoid the stress of managing suppliers and returns.

Please note that I do not take on the supervision of artisans, nor their selection or coordination.

Phase IV – Final Arrangement Finishing:

This is the final step after the possible completion of the renovation and the delivery, installation, and assembly of all furniture and decorative elements.

It will be the last stage of my support.

I will come to install the last decorative elements.

Decorative objects such as mirrors, artworks, etc., as well as lamps, must be installed by artisans.

Imagine the moment when you enter your "new" living space!

I take immense pleasure in offering this moment of joy to my clients – the moment when you feel the relief and happiness of your newly designed living space.

This can be done in one day or, for larger projects, in several stages.

Clients provide me with a key, I schedule my visit, they inform their domestic staff, and I make the magic happen!

Once all the main elements are in place, I add the finishing touches and ensure that the design harmonizes perfectly in all rooms.

Your complete project will be finished:

Your space will be styled and photographed by me for my portfolio.

You can now sit back and enjoy your newly renovated space.

Project Communication in Face of Language barriers

If you would like me to be your point of contact for smooth communication in the face of language barriers (English, French, and German) during and regarding our decoration project, I am happy to ease the language problem.

The goal is to create a project with a joyful and positive atmosphere... Honesty, responsiveness, and regular communication are the key factors for the success of a project.