Our new construction and spec home design service is created for homeowners who want their home to feel intentional from the very beginning.
Building a home involves thousands of decisions, and our role is to help bring clarity, intention, and cohesion to the entire process.
Through thoughtful planning, detailed documentation, and close collaboration with your builder, we guide every stage of the design from initial floor plan reviews to final selections and construction details.
Our approach goes far beyond aesthetics. We design homes around the people living in them, carefully considering how each space will function, feel, and support everyday life for years to come.
Why Hire An Interior Designer Before Construction Begins?
Avoid Costly Construction Changes
Making adjustments after framing, electrical, or plumbing is installed can quickly become expensive.
Create A Home That Functions Beautifully
We review layouts, circulation paths, storage, furniture placement, and everyday routines before construction begins.
Make Selections With Confidence
From cabinetry and lighting to flooring and plumbing fixtures, every decision is considered as part of the bigger picture.
Keep Builders & Trades Aligned
Detailed specifications, elevations, and construction documentation help ensure your vision is executed correctly.
Semi Custom Spec Home
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You don’t always need to move walls or completely redesign a home to create something that feels deeply personal.
With thoughtful creativity and intentional selections, a builder offered spec home can be transformed into a space that feels elevated, personal and reflective of the family living there.
From cabinetry and lighting to textures, materials and architectural details, the right selections have the power to completely shift how a home feels without altering the footprint itself.
Our New Construction Design Process
Phase One
Planning & Floor Plan Review
Thoughtful homes begin long before construction begins.
Before selections begin, we review your architectural plans to ensure the home functions beautifully for the way you live.
This stage may include:
• Floor plan reviews
• Space planning
• Furniture layouts
• Kitchen and bathroom planning
• Circulation and flow adjustments
• Storage planning
• Window and lighting placement recommendations
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Design Development
& Selections
Every material is chosen in relation to the bigger picture.
Once the layout is finalized, we begin curating the full design direction for the home.
This includes:
• Cabinetry selections
• Plumbing fixtures
• Flooring selections
• Tile and stone
• Lighting
• Hardware
• Paint colors
• Trim and molding details
• Material palettes
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Interior Elevations & Construction Drawings
Clear documentation creates a smoother build process.
Interior elevations communicate the precise details needed for cabinetry, tile layouts, millwork, fireplaces, built-ins, and other architectural features.
These drawings help ensure:
• Builders and trades stay aligned
• Installations are executed correctly
• Design intent is clearly communicated
• Costly mistakes are minimized during construction
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3D Renderings
& Visualizations
Helping you fully visualize the home before it’s built.
With 3D renders we help you understand your home before construction even starts, to ensure confident approvals.
Renderings allow clients to:
• Visualize layouts and proportions
• Understand material combinations
• Feel confident in selections
• Catch potential adjustments before installation
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Spec Books
& Builder Documentation
Keeping every detail organized from start to finish.
Our spec books organize every approved selection and construction detail into one clear reference document for both clients and builders.
Spec books may include:
• Product selections
• Finish schedules
• Paint specifications
• Plumbing and lighting schedules
• Tile layouts
• Cabinetry details
• Hardware specifications
• Material references
• Installation notes
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Builder & Trade Collaboration
Building a home involves hundreds of moving pieces. Our role is to help bring clarity and consistency throughout the process.
We work closely alongside builders, contractors, and trades throughout the project to help ensure the design is executed as intended.
This may include:
• Site visits
• Construction check-ins
• Trade communication
• Answering RFIs and design questions
• Installation guidance
• Problem solving during construction
06
Procurement
& Installation
Bringing the final layers of the home together with intention.
Once selections are finalized, we oversee the sourcing and procurement process to help ensure every piece arrives cohesively and according to plan. From furnishings and materials to delivery coordination and installation logistics, we manage the details behind the scenes so the process feels more seamless for our clients.
This stage is where the vision begins to fully come to life, transforming the construction process into a home that feels layered, functional, and deeply considered.
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Final Styling
& Completion
The finishing details are what make a home feel complete.
As the project comes together, we thoughtfully layer furnishings, styling, lighting, artwork, textiles, and decorative details to create a home that feels warm, inviting, and personal from the very beginning.
Our goal is always to create spaces that not only photograph beautifully, but support everyday living in a way that feels effortless, timeless, and truly reflective of the people living there.
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