Designing a home is an intimate and personal experience. Julia believes that trust, open communication and compatibility within the designer-client relationship are essential to a successful project outcome. Julia begins the design process with an initial consultation with the client. In this meeting, the scope of the project is discussed along with the budget, general schedule, and any specific needs (immediate or long-term) that the client may have.
Over the course of several meetings with the client, Julia encourages an open exchange of ideas and information to get to know the client and to understand their needs, preferences and overall aesthetic. Something as simple as a color, a piece of fabric or an object can elicit a response from the client and inform the design direction early on in the process. Based upon the information collected from these client meetings, Julia's creative vision drives the programming requirements, design choices, and layout decisions, while the final result is carefully planned and executed to reflect the client’s lifestyle. Julia’s goal is to create beautiful, harmonious spaces that are a seamless blend of both architectural elements and decorative furnishings.
In the Construction Phase, Julia provides plans, drawings and specifications required for construction or renovation: lighting, plumbing fixtures, stone and tiles, paint, hardware, cabinetry and custom millwork. She collaborates with architects, contractors and builders and values working together with other professionals as a team to turn design ideas and concepts into the homes of client’s dreams.
In the Design Phase, she provides furniture floor plans, fabric and furniture selections, floor coverings, window treatments, fine art and decorative accessories. In addition, she provides full-service project management, site supervision, coordination and follow-up. Julia handles the business details of the project, placing and tracking orders, scheduling shipping, deliveries and turnkey installations. A final walk through ensures client satisfaction and provides an opportunity for any remaining details or punch list items to be addressed in order to achieve a winning result.