What is this?

• The designer will listen carefully to what you, the client, needs and wants in a space. 

• The designer diligently to come up with a digital presentation design to present to the client. 

• This presentation will help you pull all of your wants and inspirations together into a COHESIVE one-of-a-kind room with the aesthetic you desire.   

• This presentation can be viewed as many times as needed. 

• Once the design is approved by the client the designer will begin curating items (furniture and décor) to make the design come to life.

• All item details and prices will be approved by the client

• The client will be responsible for providing 100% of the cost of all items PRIOR to ordering

• The designer will take on the responsibility to measure, curate and order all decor

• All items will then be shipped to the DESIGNER

• The designer will ensure all items are inspected and stored until install

• Designer will work with contractors for installation of design

• Designer styles and details the space so that the full vision comes to life! The client relinquishes all stress to the designer! 

 What are the steps for the Client?                                         

-        Discovery call

-        Project questionnaire if needed

-        Room consultation: either virtually or in person

-        Proposal/estimate signed

-        Client agreement signed

-        50% Deposit for the design concept

-        Rest of 50% total due before presentation is delivered

-        Review and ENJOY the digital design presentation

-        Let the designer know if there are any questions

-        Sit Back and let the designer curate the décor

-        Approve all décor item lists.

-        Provide 100% of the décor costs PLUS the designers fee for each procurement phase prior to any items being ordered

-        Approve install dates

-        Vet and hire contractors

-        Sit back and wait for your space to be unveiled!

What does the designer do?

The designer starts by listening carefully to what the client wants but more importantly WHY the client wants it.  The design ideas start during the initial discovery call.  Designer will tour the space either virtually or in person and decide what the space needs.   They will explore the feel of the space and surrounding areas.  They will take measurements and if the client is available, will likely ask some more questions.  If the client isn’t available for this part that is no big deal.  We want to make sure all of your needs are met so we will get answers via a different modality.   Our firm often uses a combination of in person meetings, phone calls, texts and emails to communicate your full vision.   Then the designer gets to work researching and creating.   They will put together a digital presentation that will represent the vision of the room as a WHOLE.   It is the designers’ job to not just think about one object but to think about how everything works together.   This will be clearly presented and explained.   Pictures of sample décor and furniture, paint colors etc will be used to explain this vision.  The designer will be open to thoughts after the presentation.   The recommendations can be adjusted but no more than 3 things can change without having to start the design process over. 

The Procurement phase is a the time limiting step for multiple reasons.  This is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive phase of design.  All items have to be carefully curated and selected for each space.  This includes developing a site map and ensuring that the items will work dimensionally, functionally and aesthetically.   Then a thorough list of each item, expense and dimensions will be sent to the client for review and approval.   The items will only be purchased once the client signs off on the invoice and provides 100% of the procurement items invoice total and designer fee. 

This investment covers the designers time to curate the overall look of the space.   The designer will curate and purchase each item.   It also goes towards ensuring the items will work dimensionally, functionally and aesthetically in each space.   The design firm will receive and inspect each piece for flaws.   Then each item is prepped for install.   This includes retrieving and packing items prior to install.  

An idea of how long this takes:

For a small project (small room or office) this usually takes ~5 hours to 10 hours.  Due to the nature of this business this is subject to change.  It also varies based on how efficiently the items invoiced are approved.  If there are multiple required revisions this will increase the hours.  However, we want the client to remember our MAIN GOAL is for the space to be RIGHT for the you!

For a larger room this will start at 7-10 hours and go up from there. 

Contractors will be utilized for installation of items (such as sconces, art hanging, curtain rods etc), repair and electrical work etc.  Our firm can recommend contractors and if the client chooses to go with the recommended contractor the client will then be entering into an independent contract with the other entity.  We will take all possible measures to ensure our vision is executed to our high standard but can not guarantee their craftsmanship.   We communicate action items directly with the contractors and do our best to meet the contractor on site for a thorough explanation of all items required.   There are times where the contractor will work independently and without supervision.   Nika Interiors is not responsible or liable for their work.   

The final work is done fully by the design firm.   All final touches including steaming, cleaning and styling will be implemented.  Next a beautiful space will be presented for you to enjoy!