1. Why Interior Design? Design is the process of solving problems Designers gather and analyze information, consider options, make selections and come up with solutions. Interior design is the means to making a space pleasant and functional. New homes require complete design. Interiors need to be refurbished or renovated. Needs in our life change. Styles change and need to be updated

2. What’s Your Inspiration?

3. Determine Your Style Bohemian/Eclectic Bold Color Casual/Comfortable Elegant/Glamorous French Modern Neutral Romantic Rustic/Southwest Thematic Traditional Tuscan

4. How will you use the space? Do you have children? Do you have pets? Eco Friendly How much seating? What is the function of the room? What is your lifestyle? Will you entertain there?

5. What do you own already? What do you own that you will keep? What collections do you have? Will any furniture need to be reupholstered? What is the size of the existing furnishings? Can anything be painted to change the look? Sort all your pictures and measure Photograph what you own

6. Create a Space Plan Measure the space Draft floor plan and elevations

7. What’s Your Budget? Determine what you need to purchase Determine what the costs will be for labor and materials Determine the costs for furnishings If you are remodeling keep in mind it costs more than you think it will Make a list of all the costs and set a budget

8. Research Products/Make Selections

9. Complete Design Plan

10. What I can do Space Planning

11. Electrical/Lighting Plans

12. Renderings

13. Moodboards

14. Custom Bedding

15. Window Treatments

16. Bathroom Design

17. Room Makeovers

18. Selection of Materials

19. Lighting

20. Color Selection

21. Game/Media Room Design

22. Floor Tile Design

23. Dining Rooms

24. Teenager Rooms

25. Model Center

26. Services Art and accessory selection and display Color consultation Custom bedding and window treatments Fabric selection Furniture plans and arrangement Home staging advice Interior Design Resources and Trade Only Resources Lighting plans Master Bedroom Suite Design Outdoor Patio Design Save you time and money Select drapery hardware Select flooring materials and hard surface materials Shopping service Visual Concept Boards

27. CMC Design Studio 602.803.1995 www.charissemariecolbertinteriors.com