LET OUR PROCESS GUIDE YOU
We get it the decision to hire an interior designer and hand over the reigns is a big one. It takes trust. Dana’s 10+ years experience in design spanning two careers has shaped our business model. When you choose us to design or decorate your home, you will experience the unique CCI agile method. Our 8-step process keeps you in “the know”, preparing you for what to expect at every step in the decorating & design journey. This process has become the cornerstone of our business.
Our Signature Process
I. Consultation with Dana
A paid 2 hour deep dive in the comfort of your home to discuss your project & get to know you. You’ll receive a customized design fee proposal after this visit.
II. Client Research
A 2-3 hour session via zoom to deep dive into how you live in your home , your lifestyle , how you would like your home to feel. This step is crucial to ensure that the space is not only beautiful but also functional and personalized.
III. Trade Day
Once you’ve accepted our proposal and signed on with us we arrange a day for the team and trades to visit you in your home and review the scope of work. Think of it as a meeting of the minds where no stone is left unturned.
IV. Concept and Budget Review
You’ll join our design team via zoom where we present our initial design concepts, floorplans and preliminary project pricing for discussion. This is where we make sure we are all on the same page before diving into design selections.
V. The Presentation
Get ready to be blown away by all our unique and customized design selections. We’ll join you in the comfort of your home to review the design of your “new” home. You’ll be presented with a package with furniture selections , wall treatments, floorplans etc. , as well as physical samples of materials, fabric and more.
VI. Ordering and Installations
You get to sit back and relax now that all the big design decisions have been made. Our team places all the orders & manages their delivery and installation. We’ll liaise with the contractor and trades to ensure the design is being implemented as per our drawings. And of course, we communicate frequently to keep you in the loop!
VII. Reveal Day
You get to sit back and relax now that all the big design decisions have been made. Our team places all the orders & manages their delivery and installation. We’ll liaise with the contractor and trades to ensure the design is being implemented as per our drawings. And of course, we communicate frequently to keep you in the loop!
VIII. Project closure
It’s time to wrap it all up with a tidy little bow. It’s never over till it’s over. We stay until the bitter end to ensure all outstanding items are completed. Our team reviews the completed space, reconciles any deficiencies and you are presented with your project binder . And hopefully, we toast with a bit of bubbly!
Our core values
Approachable and Service Driven
We pride ourselves on being a responsive team, with a serious commitment to meeting deadlines & budgets. Integrity is everything in this business. After all this is YOUR home we’re designing. We want you to feel heard.
Focused on Function
We specialize in creating homes that are not only beautiful but also practical and well thought out. Our biggest pet peeve is a beautiful home that you can’t relax or live in.
Exclusive Trade Partnerships
We work with trade-only furniture & fabric decor brands. This allows us to offer unique customized design solutions like no other. We only work with trade partners who value quality and have a solutions-driven attitude.
Sourcing Canadian Product
Now more than ever we are focused on supporting Canadian businesses that showcase quality craftsmanship and unique products.