How Long Does it Take to Design & Renovate Your Home?

Timelines may seem hard to define, but they ensure efficiency, enable communication, and make it easier to manage tasks and the allocation of resources. Interior designers are best at orchestrating timelines, as the timelines are customized per each client's needs based upon the project's complexity.

Phase 1: Planning

Designers meet with the clients in the design phase to discuss objectives, budget, timeline and aesthetics. A conceptual design is created to refine the project’s details before moving into the design development phase. This step, which includes technical drawings, material selections and budget refinement, takes several revisions to prepare for permitting, if necessary.

How Long It Can Take: The planning phase has many variables, and no two projects are alike. Whether your project includes a bathroom remodel, furniture selection or a full house remodel, expect this phase to take between 8 to 16 weeks. Client decisiveness and clear communication can expedite this period.

Phase 2: Procurement

It is important to begin procurement once the design and materials have been approved by the clients. Some materials, like a custom area rug, take much longer to receive. Other items have stock fluctuations. To keep the project moving forward, designers work closely with their vendors to ensure materials are available and coordinate shipping and delivery.

How Long It Can Take: With careful planning, the procurement stage can be relatively smooth. Designers work closely with vendors to track dozens of materials and products. A project's complexity can determine the timeline. Procurement for a bathroom renovation, for example, could take 8-12 weeks.

Phase 3: Construction

Demolition is the quickest phase of construction. The next part of the process involves many trades and professionals. The designer and contractor work very closely to make sure each step is executed as planned. If problems arise, the designer is there to act on the client's behalf to resolve problems and make the process smooth.

How Long It Can Take: A new build and a full home remodel can have different timelines compared to a bathroom or a kitchen remodel. The length of this phase is reliant upon a well scheduled timeline and the flexibility of the team. Designers assist the contractor with cooperation and clear, easy-to-read documents that communicate the installation details. This phase can take 2 months to a year.

Phase 4: Installation

There is nothing more exciting than seeing materials being installed. In this final phase, the client is assured that they will have their home returned to them with the specifications laid out in the planning process. There are a lot of details that need to be checked off the list while furnishings, accessories and styling are added at the end to welcome the client to their newly designed dream home.

How Long It Can Take: The end of the project breeds excitement for the homeowners, the designer and the contractor. The months of preparation, deliberation and execution finally come together to form an aesthetically pleasing and functional space. The final installation can take 1-2 days to prepare.

What's Next?

It takes time to make a home a reflection of the client's lifestyle. Through our variety of services, we find gratification in assisting clients in creating a home that can tell their story with intention and purpose.

Ready for a home that supports your happiest life? Let's talk and see what we can create together.

Cheers,

Amy