What to Expect When You Hire DOMICILIO
Taking the step to hire an interior designer can feel incredibly exciting—and, if we’re being honest, a little intimidating. You might wonder what’s actually included, what the process will feel like, or whether your project is "big enough" to justify professional help.
Here’s what we want you to know: when you hire DOMICILIO, you’re not just getting a designer. You’re getting a guide, a strategist, and a fierce advocate for your time, your taste, and your resources. We’ve developed a high-touch, transparent process to ensure you feel supported, informed, and confident at every turn. Here is a step-by-step look at what it’s like to work with us.
Step 1: The Consult
Every great project begins with a great conversation. We start with a discovery call or an in-person consultation to immerse ourselves in your world. We want to understand your space, your vision, and your priorities . We’ll talk through the budget, the ideal timeline, your family’s goals, and how involved you wish to be in the process . You will leave this initial meeting with a clear sense of potential, a defined path for the next steps, and a full understanding of how we work to bring a vision to life .
Step 2: The Design Direction
Once we are aligned on the scope and goals, the creative work truly begins. This is where we develop the high-level creative direction for your project . We translate our initial conversations into a tangible vision, which includes preliminary space planning, a curated moodboard, and a material palette that reflects the exact feeling you want your home to evoke .
This is the magical stage where your project starts to take shape and come to life.
Step 3: The Details
With a clear direction approved, we dive into the nitty-gritty. This is the intensive, behind-the-scenes work where we specify every single detail: technical drawings for custom millwork, comprehensive lighting and plumbing plans, cabinetry specifications, furniture sourcing, and everything in between.
This highly detailed phase is where we save you countless hours of overwhelming research—and protect you from the thousands of dollars in costly mistakes that can result from a lack of planning .
Step 4: Trade Day
Before any construction begins, we invite our roster of trusted tradespeople to walk through the space with us for what we call "Trade Day" . We review our detailed plans on-site, align on the scope of work, and gather firm quotes. This single step is the difference between wishful thinking and real, executable planning . It ensures that pricing is accurate, potential issues are flagged early, and everyone involved is on the exact same page.
Step 5: Procurement & Project Oversight
Once the design is finalized and the trades are aligned, we move into managing the complex logistics. We handle all the ordering, tracking, and delivery of materials, furnishings, and fixtures. We coordinate with dozens of vendors, confirm lead times, and resolve the inevitable shipping issues before they ever reach your inbox. You don't have to chase shipments or manage logistics. We've got it.
Step 6: Installation & Final Styling
This is when the vision becomes reality. We oversee the full installation, managing contractors and vendors on-site to ensure our design plans are executed with precision. Once the dust has settled, we style the space and handle all the final touches, so your home feels like a thoughtfully finished product—not a work in progress.
The Result
Our structured process culminates in a tailored, thoughtful space that is cohesive, functional, and completely, authentically you—all delivered with the precision and polish you deserve
Let's make your space work as beautifully as it looks.
