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Design Process

Whether you are looking to make a simple update or want to redesign your entire home, JM Design Firm can make it happen!

To get started and so that we can learn more about you and your needs, please fill out the detailed Design Questionnaire and submit it to us.

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DISCOVERY week 1

Where we learn about your needs and desires from the Design Questionnaire you submitted

• Initial consultation to determine scope of work, needs and budget-this can be done in person or online with one of our eDesign Packages.
• Schedule a site visit to measure and record existing conditions and conduct review or evaluate uploaded measurements from the Design Questionnaire.
• Review floorplan, determine design package to reflect expressed needs and
desires.
• Solicit feedback and obtain approval of the design package that best fits your needs.

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planning week 2

We layout all the important details and come up with design plans that meet the needs of your space.

• Preliminary design intention and direction.
• Preliminary space plans, furniture and finish selections according to the design.      
• Create any quick sketches to communicate and clarify design intentions.

 

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design week 3

Where we develop & finalize the design for you.

We begin creation of your design in a 3D layout using SketchUp.
Start to narrow down furniture and finish selections that work within the design.

Present preliminary design, solicit feedback and gain approval.

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sourcing & organizing week 4

We begin sourcing and collecting the pieces that give you the look and feel of the design we created for you.

• Develop working drawings, plan sets, renderings, and shopping list.

• *Depending on the Design Package, begin the bid process on labor cost.

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design portfolio delivery 

week 5

Within 4-5 weeks depending on the scope of your design project you will receive your complete custom Design Portfolio.

• Present client Design Portfolio with final working drawings, plan sets, renderings and product shopping list.

*These sections of the design process may or may not be included in your design package.  

The design package was determined in your discovery process.

full design package

The design process steps below are included in our Full Design Package

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*PURCHASE

Where we start to bring your design to life.

• Sign design contract and set design payment schedule.
• Finalize selections of furniture, finishes and materials.
• Prepare documents to solicit competitive bids from contractors and vendors.
• Provide guidance in the selection of necessary contractors.
• Prepare an estimated budget with contractor bids and material cost. 
• Prepare an estimated timeline.
• Prepare purchase orders and negotiate fees.
• Track orders from all vendors and make changes as necessary.
• Review scope of work and contractor contracts to make sure all items are addressed according to the design.

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*ADMINISTER + INSTALL

Where we ensure that all goes according to plan & your design

comes to life.

• Review all technical drawings from vendors.
• Progressive site visits to ensure design intent is actualized.
• Maintain project record.
• Project management supervision.
• White glove delivery of all furnishings.
• Regular on-site supervision of installation.
• Create punch list of items that need to be addressed and assign them to the appropriate contractor.
• Final walk thru evaluation of satisfaction with appropriate contractor. 

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