frequently asked questions
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CoNSTRuCTION
What it includes? 1) Plan Review: I take a look at the plans from the architect and redline them to make suggested changes before anything is final. Architects do not always view plans through the same lens as an Interior Designer as far as function and flow of a home goes, so I like to review plans to make sure your house is as functional as it will be beautiful. 2) Selections and Design for Windows and Exterior Doors, Garage Door, Exterior Materials, Pool Design if applicable, Cabinetry, Tile, Fireplaces, Appliances, Plumbing, Flooring, Countertops, Lighting Fixtures, AV if applicable, Interior Trim and Doors, Door Hardware, Built In Cabinetry and Trim Details, Cabinetry Hardware, Mirrors, Closets, Paint Colors, Bath Hardware 3) 1 on 1 meetings with Designer throughout the entire project as needed to guide you through the design process. 4) Construction guidance and direct coordination of all agreed upon selections and details with your builder. 5) Site Visits including a Frame Walk, Electrical Walk, Trim Walk, and frequent visitation as needed to flesh out any details onsite 6) Collection of all pricing and documentation for any selections direct from vendors. All documents for any approved/ordered items will be shared on your HoneyBook client profile for the project for easy reference
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FURNISHING
What it Includes? 1) Plan Review: I take a look at the plans from the architect and redline them to make suggested changes before anything is final. Architects do not always view plans through the same lens as an Interior Designer as far as function and flow of a home goes, so I like to review plans to make sure your house is as functional as it will be beautiful. 2) Selections and Design for Windows and Exterior Doors, Garage Door, Exterior Materials, Pool Design if applicable, Cabinetry, Tile, Fireplaces, Appliances, Plumbing, Flooring, Countertops, Lighting Fixtures, AV if applicable, Interior Trim and Doors, Door Hardware, Built In Cabinetry and Trim Details, Cabinetry Hardware, Mirrors, Closets, Paint Colors, Bath Hardware 3) Construction guidance and direct coordination of all agreed upon selections and details with your builder. 4) Site Visits including a Frame Walk, Electrical Walk, Trim Walk, and frequent visitation as needed to flesh out any details onsite 5) Collection of all pricing and documentation for any selections direct from vendors. All documents for any approved/ordered items will be shared on your HoneyBook client profile for the project for easy reference
What it includes? 1) Scaled Furniture payouts 2) Integration of existing pieces with new pieces if necessary 3) Furniture procurement from our vast library of designer vendors. 4) Ordering, Receiving, and Inspecting all product at our warehouse for safe keeping until the home is ready for install. 5) White Glove Delivery 6) Full styling with accessories such as planters, pillows, books, decorative items, sculptures etc.
pre-project
* I'VE NEVER WORKED WITH A DESIGNER BEFORE- WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? Working with a designer can be a new experience for many people. Our end goal is to make sure you have an exceptional experience as we manage the many responsibilities and sometimes stressful decisions that are required to build the home of your dreams. For a successful Designer-Client relationship, trust is required. As the client, you are hiring us as the expert to give you a high quality, custom product whether that be a new home, new furnishings or both. While our process is fairly collaborative, our best design outcomes are born when our clients come with an open mind and are willing to trust our guidance due to our experience and expertise. If you are someone who needs to have a controlling hand in every little detail, that’s okay! But working with a designer may not be something that is well suited for you. We will do everything in our power throughout the process to clearly communicate our vision, the cost of anything you are approving, and what to expect as far as timeline goes.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? We are located in Miramar, TN and primarily serve clients locally, however, we are open to projects throughout the United States.
* WHEN SHOULD I BRING MG INTERIOR DESING IN ON MY PROJECT? Our ideal client would bring us in as soon as they have the preliminary plans from their architect. We prefer to be involved early in the design process and review the plans for you, as we believe the design process is a marathon, not a sprint. Details like this from the beginning should not be rushed. This review process typically involves us “red-lining” or marking-up the plans with suggested changes to layout, door swings, exterior elevation details etc. to ensure your home flows in a way that will FEEL GOOD to you and the way you live. In our experience, no matter how beautiful you make a space, if the floor plan does not function to serve you and your lifestyle, it is not going to be a home you will love for years to come. A solid, functional and well thought out floor plan is absolutely key to a successful end product.
HOW DO I START A PROJECT WITH MG INTERIOR DESING? To inquire about working with us, please fill out the form on the “Become a Client” page on our website to give us as much detail as possible about you and what you are hoping to accomplish. Please understand that projects will be accepted at our discretion, depending on our current availability and capacity, as we want to ensure we are able to give you our full attention and best work.
during the project
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MG INTERIOR DESIGN DURING THE DESIGN PROCESS? During the design process, you will be involved and give final approval for any decision made. You can sit back, relax and let us handle the gathering of ideas, concepts, and design details to present to you as needed within the timeline of the project. Our process ensures that we make decisions ahead of when they are needed for construction, so we stay ahead of any long lead times and avoid construction delays. We will stay in regular contact with your builder and will frequently visit the site to ensure that our designs are being installed as intended. Throughout the process, we will share any information and specifications with your contractor that they would need to bring the design vision to life. All that is required from you is an open mind, feedback and/or approval on the items we share with you throughout the process, and confidence in us to manage your project well. If you are a client who is also requiring furniture procurement, we will manage all of the orders for your furniture, rugs, accessories etc., and make sure everything arrives, in the correct finish and size, and undamaged. We will schedule the warehouse for delivery to you once your space is ready to receive furnishings, and we will be onsite directing the delivery team and placing everything exactly where it is intended to go.
HOW LONG DOES THE DESIGN PROCESS TAKE? The design process can take anywhere from 1-2+ years depending on the scope and size of the project. Throughout that time frame, the process would include everything from initial architectural review and planning alongside your architect, all interior selections necessary for construction, project management and collaboration with your builder to bring the vision to life, on-site walkthroughs for framing, electrical, and trim specifications, as well as any additional walkthroughs needed to move the project forward, to furnishing and accessorizing your space to be move-in-ready.
HOW MUCH WILL MY PROJECT COST? Every project is different and the cost of your project will hinge greatly on its size, timeline, and level of finishes desired. Once you have filled out the new client inquiry form, we will be able to give you a more accurate estimate of what to expect as far as cost for design fees once we can fully understand the scope of work your project requires. A general rule of thumb to follow for ballpark furniture budget is typically around 15-30% of the price of the home. This can vary greatly based on the level of quality desired (stock furniture vs. custom furniture), and if you are seeking accessory styling in addition to furnishings, however this should give you a realistic low to high guideline of what to expect on the front end.
I'M EXCITED, CAN I BE ON SITE TO SEE MY FURNITURE INSTALLED?CONSTRUCTION IS SO CLOSE TO BEING DONE, CAN WE MOVE FURNITURE IN EARLY AND LIVE IN THE HOUSE WHILE CONSTRUCTION FINISHES? MG Interior Design requires clients to vacate the space for any deliveries/furniture installs for a couple of reasons. First, our delivery team is often made up of multiple members who will spend the entire day moving items that are often very heavy. By removing our clients and their families from the space while an installation takes place, this protects our client and also the liability of our delivery team. Additionally, we often install an entire home’s worth of furniture which is no small feat. Giving the space entirely to our delivery team ensures that they can work as efficiently as possible to get your product installed in your home and ready for use. MG Interior Desing also requires construction to be 100% complete before we will move furniture into a space. Again, this is mostly to protect you and the investment you have made in the product that will go into your home. If we install furniture and it gets damaged due to ongoing construction, there is nothing we can do to obtain a replacement that would be free of charge to you. We respect the money you have spent and want to protect the investment as a reflection of that respect.