The True Meaning of Full-Service Interior Design: Beyond Furniture and Finishes

For over 20 years, Artisan has positioned itself as a full-service interior design studio. but what does "full service" really mean when you're the client?

To us, "full service" means guiding you through every phase of the design process- from initial concept and space planning to material selections, ordering, project coordination, and final installation. We manage the details, anticipate the questions, and solve the problems before they ever reach your to-do list.

Detailed floorplans for a construction project

Our role is part designer, part advocate, and part problem-solver- so you can enjoy a thoughtful, well-executed space without the stress that often comes with it. In short, we handle the complexity so you can get on with your life- sipping the umbrella drink you want, not the one your project drove you to need.

While our clients know us for beautifully curated furnishings, accessories, rugs, and artwork, that's only part of the story. Today I want to focus on what happens well before the fun part- the new build and construction renovation process.

In a remodeling or new-build project, full-service means more than just oversight. We provide and experienced project management team, backed by years in the building industry- along with clear, tangible deliverables. These include dimensioned floorplans, detailed elevations, and complete product specifications, all carefully organized and available on-site for contractors and subcontractors. This level of documentation minimizes miscommunication, prevents costly mistakes and oversight, and keeps the project moving efficiently.

• Floorplans provide a bird’s-eye view of the space, showing how rooms connect

  and flow.

• Elevations offer detailed views of key walls, highlighting exact placement of things like windows, fixtures, hardware, cabinetry dimensions and other design elements.

• Product Specifications are detailed descriptions of the characteristics and requirements of materials, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment used

  in design projects.

Bar elevation

Project Management and Milestone Meetings

Through structured project management milestone meetings, our team reviews completed work before it impacts subsequent phases, helping ensure quality and continuity from start to finish.

An interior designer schedules and leads milestone meetings at critical points such as:

• Design approval

• Material ordering

• Construction progress checks

• Final walkthroughs

  
  

These meetings keep the project on track and allow for timely decisions. The interior designer acts as the central point of contact, ensuring everyone understands the design intent and project requirements.

Reviewing milestone meetings with a client for a home project

Bringing It All Together

If the idea of a construction project feels overwhelming, let's talk. Book a discovery call and learn how Artisan can guide you through the process and bring your dreams to life- calmly, confidently, on budget and on schedule.