Design Consultation Services
Are you undertaking an interior design project, but aren’t quite sure how to start? Or maybe you're stuck on a particular part of the design process and aspire to move forward with clarity and confidence? The Cossart Design team is ready to assist with our Design Consultation Services!
From “fluff and buff” changes to more comprehensive undertakings, such a full room and home interior design, the Cossart Design team can help you articulate your vision with a design consultation.
What is an Interior Design Consultation?
The Design consultation is a very important part of the design process. It gives you a chance to express your vision for a project, ask questions, and learn more about what to expect before beginning a project. During this consultation, the Cossart Design team will take pictures of the spaces we are designing, measurements for any window treatment or furniture needs, and capture any other details that may be crucial to the design process.
What to Expect in an Interior Design Consultation
During a design consultation with Cossart Design, we'll discover your personal style and discuss your design needs. You may already be aware of a specific design need or have a specific vision and goal for the space we are improving, and our interior designers will work with you on your project vision and determine next steps.
Your interior design consultation can be about enhancing your existing home design with changes to furniture layout, new furniture pieces, artwork, accessories, and window treatments, etc.. Or, it can be a larger project, like guidance through a new home build or remodel from groundbreaking to move-in day. Here’s what the first steps of the process look like:
Initial Conversation:
The initial design consultation can be in person at our retail space or by phone. We will ask you about your project needs, and you are welcome to ask about our design process and fees. This initial consultation usually lasts about 10-20 minutes.
Initial Meeting:
This is where we get a sense of your design aesthetic and a perspective of what you’re looking for. Together, we will determine what existing pieces need to be incorporated into the design, while taking specific measurements and notes related to the project.
Below, we’ll walk you through several common design consultation services for prospective clients. However, the sky is truly the limit! Please let us know if you have a design idea or need that falls outside these offerings. Afterall, our goal is to make design enjoyable for everyone.
Our Consultation & Interior Design Services
Color Consultation
Color is one of the easiest ways to take a room from dull to dazzling. Whether you’re designing a color scheme from scratch or want to incorporate more color into your existing decor, work with our color consultant to choose the best colors for your goals and aesthetic preferences.
New Construction
Building a new home is exhilarating. It can also be overwhelming. That’s where we come in. We’re delighted to offer our expertise throughout the journey. Choosing lighting, tile, windows, flooring, or another element? Have a design question? We can help.
Residential & Commercial Interior Design
Residential and commercial interior design are multi-faceted. We can assist with any part of the design process by offering our design ideas or expertise. Our designers specialize in full-service interior design from start to finish.
Remodeling
A thoughtful remodel can transform the home you live in into the home of your dreams. However, we know it is also a significant undertaking. Whether you need guidance regarding where to start or at any point, a design consultation can help you zero in on your priorities, tie down the details, or create a plan of action. The Cossart Design team is ready to manage and design your entire project from beginning to end.
Space Planning
Whether you’re looking to improve the “flow” of your space, make a small room look larger, make a large room feel more intimate, or achieve another practical or aesthetic goal, space planning is the key. Our space planning experts can help you optimize your floor plan for access, efficiency, and functionality.
Custom Window Treatments
Window treatments have the extraordinary potential to bring a room together while simultaneously leveraging the inimitable beauty of natural light. We can help you customize one-of-a-kind window treatments that fuse form and function to improve your space's look and feel.
Custom Furniture & Reupholstery
Cossart Design can help you create one-of-a-kind pieces for your home, such as custom bedding, window treatments, pillows, sofas, upholstered goods, headboards, case goods, lighting fixtures, etc. The Cossart Design team is here to help every space of your home feel and look both complete and custom, making every space as functional as it is beautiful when the process is complete.
Other
If you have a specific design need that is not listed above, feel free to reach out and inquire.
Our Interior Design Process
Reimagine one or multiple rooms in your home or commercial space from start to finish. In this collaborative process, our interior designers meet with you to discuss your design goals, present simple design concepts, then arrange for professional installation. You can enjoy the fun parts of design and leave the heavy lifting to us.
- Initial Conversation
- Initial Visit
- Design Ideas
- Procurement & Installation
- Project Closing & Photography
Initial Conversation
This can be in person at our retail space or virtually, by phone or video conference. We will ask you about your project needs, and you are welcome to ask about our design process and fees. This conversation usually lasts about 10-20 minutes.
Initial Visit
This is where we get a sense of your personal style and a perspective of what you’re looking for. Together, we will determine what existing pieces need to be incorporated into the design. Then, our design team will take measurements and photographs. This design consultation generally takes about an hour.
Design Ideas
The Cossart Design team will curate options reflecting your design needs and present them to you at our retail space. Each design includes an itemized cost estimate, and is flexible to modifications as needed.
Procurement and Installation
We order and receive all items to our retail space, then we add finishing touches and install everything into your home or commercial space at once. Doing it this way minimizes the impact on your schedule and gives you the wow factor of a dramatic transformation.
Project closing and photography
This is a time to take a moment and thank you for working with us. Also, we like to take photos to document our design work, and will set up a time to do so after the full project is complete.
FAQ
What's Included in an Interior Design Consultation?
An interior design consultation is your opportunity to bring particular design obstacles and opportunities to the forefront. After hearing your concerns, we’ll propose recommendations aimed at addressing them.
Because of the hourly payment structure, an interior design consultation allows you to get to the heart of your design concerns.
What’s Not Included in an Interior Design Consultation?
An interior design consultation is more advisory. Unlike full-service interior design, which helps clients execute ideas.
Upon completion of your initial design consultation, you will not have a completed project. However, you WILL have newfound clarity—and peace of mind—regarding how to move forward with your design project. After your initial consultation, the Cossart Design team will create your custom interior design plan for your space.
How Does It Work?
This is a flexible service that can work to meet your needs. Think of this as “design by the hour.” It could include having us help you make paint selections or rearrange your space for better flow and aesthetics.
Why Work with Cossart Design?
Through the interior design process — no matter how big or small your project is—you’ll benefit from our professional expertise, clear and open communications, attention to detail, patience, respect for your budget, and impeccable taste.
Schedule a Home Design Consultation
Are you planning an interior design project and looking for guidance or inspiration with a particular aspect of the process?
Schedule a flexible design consultation with the professional and creative Cossart Design team today to learn how we can help.