OUR SERVICES
A seamless design experience
We firmly believe the process is just as important as the result. Our meticulous approach ensures you know exactly what to expect at every stage.
After the design consultation, clients decide whether to execute their project independently or to retain our services for full-service design. Though each body of work has a unique goal and scope, all projects move through the same, proven project experience, broken down into three phases.
This is not a "meet and greet", but a productive, up to 2-hour, working meeting allowing us to uncover your home's potential, create a definitive scope of work, and offer discerning guidance related to: stylistic approach, paint, wall coverings, furniture layouts, lighting, floor coverings, artwork, built-ins, specific design challenges, window treatments and smart ways to repurpose existing or heirloom furnishings.
We offer two types of paid consultations: DIY and Project. DIY consultations are for clients who desire our skilled direction but would like to independently execute our ideas. Project consultations are for those who prefer us to manage the entire scope of work from concept to conclusion. For project consultations, this initial, collaborative meeting is the kickoff to our full-service design program.
Either way, our expert advice on how to accomplish your design goals will provide better control of your project, concrete answers and bespoke ideas. There's a great deal of ground to cover, but don't stress about remembering everything. You'll receive detailed notes of our time together and, if necessary, sketches, inspiration photos, and samples. After our meeting, DIY-ers will feel confident and empowered to tackle their plans on their own. Full-service clients will take comfort knowing GHDG will create, plan and execute their vision to completion, starting with the next step, drafting the planning budget.
Our goal is to provide as much value as possible during your all-access invitation to our design brains and we welcome you to share inspirational images in advance.
design consultation
every project begins here
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Our core program provides an exceptional, concierge experience best suited for clients who prefer to delegate time-consuming, labor-intensive tasks to the experts. Willing to trust their designer with creative decisions, these clients value a seamless process and an impeccable result. Ready to enhance their quality of life, they're prepared to make a financial investment in their home.
Armed with fresh design ideas, we'll elevate your home environment while ensuring it's unmistakably, beautifully you. Beyond providing access to your home, offering input and approvals, clients trust key elements (budget, timeline, drawings, floor plans, project management, sourcing, selections, ordering, receiving, storage, delivery and installation) to us. Our signature project experience allows us to efficiently manage every aspect of your design plan from initial concept to completion.
If you have a vision of how you want your home to look, don't know how to make it happen and dread doing the required workload, this service is for you. You'll delight in your TV show-style "big reveal" moment, without any of the behind-the-scenes stress.
full-service design
our signature service
start your project
We’ll start with a 20-minute project brief phone call. You’ll have a chance to fill us in on your project plans and we’ll ask each other initial questions.
Together we’ll decide whether it makes sense to move forward to the next step and, if so, we’ll set a date for an up to 2-hour paid design consultation (outlined above).
After the design consultation, clients decide whether they want to execute their plan independently or with our help through our full-service design program. Full-service design clients will receive a planning budget, based on their goals, which we’ll revise together. Once we agree on the planning budget, the contract is signed and the retainer is secured. Now, we’re officially a team! The onboarding takes place and the project begins!
project initiation
project initiation
research, design, & presentation
project management
step no. 1
The design development phase lasts about 6-8 weeks and is, by far, the most labor intensive time for the design team.
We’ll create digital mood boards, make furnishings selections and price out every item needed to bring your design to life.
At the presentation, we typically share physical material samples, floor plans/drawings and full pricing sheets so you know exactly how your budget is being spent. Clients tell us their favorite part is our 3D photorealistic renderings because it allows them to visualize their finished spaces right down to the smallest detail. To keep the timeline moving, we’ll collect a deposit for the items you’d like to order and get right to work on the purchasing phase.
research, design & presentation
project initiation
research, deSIGN & PRESENTATION
presentation
project maNAGEMENT
step no. 2
During the final phase, it’s all hands on deck as the design team goes into hustle mode. We’re placing orders, confirming deliverables with suppliers, and managing on-site renovations. As maestros of minutiae, we sweat all the small stuff (like fronting vendor mishaps), so you don’t have to. While this may be the least sexy part of our work, these tasks are the most crucial to project success.
Our team works tirelessly to create a joyful and elegant reveal. Before clients arrive, the home is meticulously cleaned and styled with curated decorative accessories. While every reveal is unique, we're often met with laughter and happy tears; welcomed acknowledgements of a fulfilling collaboration.
project management
project initiation
research, design & presentation
project management
step no. 3
With creativity, collaboration, and fun as the soul of our process, we aim for excellence and unapologetically sweat the big and small stuff alike.
Integrity matters. We do what we say and follow through on our promises.
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