You’ve been dreaming about transforming your home into a sanctuary—something serene, elevated, beautiful, and finally… done. But between your career, family life, and trying to remember if you even ate lunch today, you haven’t had the time or bandwidth to figure out what happens after you decide to hire a designer.
That’s where this blog comes in.
I want you to feel fully informed (and relieved) before we ever meet in person. Below is your step-by-step guide to our Full-Service Design Process at THE SAVVY ID Interior Design—designed to give you peace of mind and a clear path forward.
Step 1: Booking an In-Person Consultation
It all starts with a single decision: reaching out.
Here’s how to book your in-person design consultation:
- Visit our website and fill out the Project Inquiry Form
- From there, we’ll schedule a 20-minute Clarity Call to understand your needs and see if we’re a good fit
- If we’re aligned, you’ll be invited to book your 90-minute Serenity Session (In-Person Consultation)
What to Bring to Your Serenity Session:
- Floorplans (if available)
- Inspiration photos or a Pinterest board
- A list of needs, wants, and “absolutely nots”
- Budget range (even if it’s approximate)
- Your questions—we’re ready for them!
Think of this session as your design deep-dive; we’ll walk your space, discuss your goals, and get to know what’s working and what’s not.
Step 2: Creating a Customized Design Proposal
After our consultation, we craft a tailored proposal based on your space, your needs, and your investment level.
What’s Included in Your Design Proposal:
- Project scope (rooms, furnishings, layout changes, etc.)
- Preliminary investment range
- Project timeline
- Design service fee
- Summary of next steps
We take what we learned in the consultation and use it to curate a thoughtful, comprehensive proposal—one that honors both your vision and lifestyle.
Step 3: Understanding Contracts and Invoices
Transparency is everything.
Before moving forward, we review:
- Your Letter of Agreement (design contract)
- Our Payment Schedule
- What’s included (and not included) in your service package
Our Goal:
No surprises, no fine print confusion—just a clear roadmap, shared expectations, and open communication.
You’ll know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and how it’s being handled.
Step 4: Research & Planning Phase
This is where we roll up our sleeves and get to work behind the scenes.
We (THE SAVVY ID):
- Research product selections
- Take site measurements and gather details
- Explore materials, finishes, vendors, and custom solutions
- Start space planning and preliminary layouts
This phase is foundational. The more thorough we are here, the more seamless the rest of the project becomes.
Step 5: The Concept Design Process
With the research complete, we begin developing your initial design concept. This is where your dream starts to take shape.
We present:
- Initial space plans
- Style direction
- Color palette suggestions
- Key materials and furnishings
- Layout options
You’ll begin to see your vision translated into something tangible and inspiring.
Step 6: Client Collaboration in Concept Design
Design is a collaborative experience—not a dictatorship.
We invite your feedback and insight throughout the process. After all, you are the one who will live, rest, host, and recharge in this space.
Here’s what we want to know:
- What resonates?
- What feels “off”?
- What excites you?
Your feedback helps us refine the design into something that feels deeply personal and functional.
Step 7: Visual Presentations & Mood Boards
Now comes the magic. We build:
- Mood boards to convey the emotional and stylistic direction
- Room-by-room visual presentations showing actual products and furnishings
- Preliminary finish boards with samples of tile, fabrics, paints, and hardware
This is the moment where everything starts to click.
Clients often say, “Now I can really see it.”
Step 8: Finalizing the Concept Design
We walk you through the entire design presentation and provide time for revisions or edits (within scope).
You’ll receive:
- Finalized space plans
- Mood and presentation boards
- Approved materials and furnishings
- A detailed next-step outline to move into execution
Once we have your approval, we move forward with ordering, coordination, and bringing it all to life.
The Beauty of Full-Service Design
Here’s the thing—designing your dream home is supposed to feel exciting, not exhausting. Our process is built to:
- Eliminate confusion
- Reduce stress
- Maximize clarity
- Deliver beauty and functionality
We think of every detail—so you can stay focused on what matters most in your life while we handle the transformation.
Real Talk: The Pain You’re Probably Feeling Right Now
Let me guess…
You’re tired of half-finished rooms, overwhelmed by endless decisions, and desperately wishing someone could just handle it all.
You’ve got a vision—you just don’t have the time, energy, or expertise to bring it to life. That’s where we come in.
Our full-service design process isn’t just pretty on paper. It’s designed for women like you—professional, powerful, and stretched thin—who need a home that supports them, not drains them.
Ready to Begin? Let’s Start With a Serenity Session
If your space is no longer reflecting the woman you are—or the life you’re building—it’s time to redesign your reality.
👉 Book Your 90-Minute Serenity Session Consultation
Let’s walk your space, talk through your pain points, and start designing your forever sanctuary.
Your vision deserves a home.
And your home deserves THE SAVVY ID Interior Design.
With care,
Katherine Jordan
Principal Designer, THE SAVVY ID Interior Design