WE’RE HERE FOR YOU.

From concept to completion, we’re there.

Sabi Design Studio is a Full-Service Interior Design Firm at our core. However, we always leave room in our schedule for partial service design projects — we love guiding you through phase 1 of our process ensuring the architectural details and finishes are defined and letting you complete your home with furnishings you fall in love with along the way.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

DESIGN CONSULTATION

Our design consultations are an in depth introduction to you and your project goals, as well as, a way to get to know our team and our design approach.

During a 1-2 hour in-person consultation we will get to know you — plan, problem-solve and make recommendations based on your needs and dreams for your space.

Booking a design consultation with us can be the first step before moving forward with our other service offerings. It can also be used as a one-off design consultation for an existing or future space that you would like a professionals opinion on.

FULL SERVICE DESIGN

This is an all inclusive design service that is tailored to your project from beginning to end. Our full service design includes all of the elements to complete a beautiful and livable interior space i.e. interior architectural design, finishes, fixtures, furniture, art and accessory selections, and installation.

See our design process below for a more in depth breakdown.

PARTIAL SERVICE DESIGN

Our partial service design caters to your specific project needs and where you are at within your project. Whether you need help with interior design and finish specifications or furnishings i.e. furniture, art and accessories — we’re here for you.

See our design process below for a more in depth breakdown.

OUR DESIGN PROCESS

1. INTERIOR DESIGN & FINISH SPECIFICATIONS

The first step to any new project, whether it’s new construction or a renovation is getting to know you and your team to develop the interior feeling for your project. During this phase, meetings will be scheduled to include the Client, General Contractor (GC), Architect and other consultants to explore, develop, and define your home.

  • 1. Schematic Design (SD):

    Preliminary site visit and in-depth consultations to understand your needs, lifestyle, and the unique characteristics of your space. To include space programming, initial space planning, and conceptual imagery to determine the design projection of your project. During this initial stage, a projected project timeline and interior finish budgetary breakdown is recommended to be developed with the GC and reviewed with the Client.

    2. Design Development (DD):

    The design development stage consists of the majority of design work. Our team researches and implements the curated interior SD concepts to define your space. This includes design representation drawings, detailed selection of materials, finishes, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and decorative lighting to create a cohesive and high-quality design. Within this stage the client can expect to finalize all design specifications through a series of scheduled client meetings.

    3. Construction Documentation (CD):

    During this stage, our team puts our heads down to document all of the approved design specifications into the construction drawings (ID Set). The ID Set is critical for the general contractor (GC) and interior build-out of your construction project. Having all specifications, details, and elevations fine tuned ahead of the build makes for a seamless and efficient pass off of information. We work diligently with the Architect, GC and Client to ensure there is constant communication in preparation for the build.

    4. Construction Admin (CA):

    The construction admin phase relates directly to the construction build process. During this phase, we are available to the GC and craftsmen for answering any questions that may come up, RFI’s, coordination items and being on-site for several key walk-throughs.

    • Projected Project Timeline

    • Schematic Design Package

    • Design Development Package

    • Construction Documents (ID Set)

    • Construction Admin

  • For the smoothest process, we love to join a project at the same time as the architect. Although we will be less involved during the initial architectural studies having us around helps with the interior sensibility of space programming and planning.

    Schematic Design (SD): 2-4 weeks

    Design Development (DD): 16-20 weeks, depending on the scope of the project

    Construction Documentation (CD): 4-8 weeks

    Construction Admin (CA): Duration is for the entirety of the build

2. FURNISHINGS

Once the interior architecture of your home is defined, we dive into more tactile elements to ensure a comfortable living space and add another layer of personal sensibility through furniture, art, and accessories.

  • 1. Initial Space Plan & Budget Outline

    To guide our team and ensure your vision, we create an initial space plan paired with a budget identifying furnishings that will complete the function, feel and aesthetic goal of each space to review with you.

    2. Sourcing

    Once we have a sign-off on our budget outline, our team will source and prepare selections for Client reviews. A unique part of our process is sourcing at antique fairs and furniture shows, in which case we always encourage Clients to partake in the fun of “hunting” for one-of-a-kind pieces.

    3. Pricing

    Internally, our team finalizes pricing from vendors and prepares a proposal for Client review and payment.

    4. Procurement

    Upon payment of the proposal, our team will begin ordering, tracking, receiving, and delivery coordination. During this stage, the Client will receive a weekly update on the status of their furnishings.

    • Initial Space Plan & Budget Outline

    • Furniture Package

    • Decorative Lighting Package

    • Art & Accessories Package

  • Sourcing: 4-8 weeks, depending on scope

    Pricing: 2 weeks

    Procurement: Typically 16-20 weeks before project install, depending on vendor production and shipping timelines

3. INSTALLATION

The most anticipated final phase! This is where we bring the whole house together onsite with all of your furnishings. We handle the logistics and you pop the champagne on move in day.

  • Our install process varies per project depending on scope and additional white glove contractors hired to assist i.e. movers, art installers, and cleaners. Typically it is 1-2 weeks for a full house install.

  • Onsite team to install and execute final touches. Our typical install guideline is shown below.

    DAY 0: Clean house / Minimal to no construction dust

    DAY 1: Rugs and Large Furniture

    DAY 2: Furniture and Lamps

    DAY 3: Art and Bed Making

    DAY 4: Art & Accessories

    DAY 5: Final Touches

  • Typically 1-2 weeks