renovating kc design process
Our Design Process: What to Expect
Our process is designed to make your Kansas City home remodeling experience organized &collaborative.
1. Discovery Phase: Defining Your Remodel Vision
Every project begins with a discovery phase where we define the scope of work and dream up your design together.
During this phase, we:
Learn about your goals for your Kansas City remodel
Send a design questionnaire to understand your style and needs
Take detailed measurements of your home
Explain the design process and expected timelines
Identify opportunities for improved layout and functionality
2. Floor Plan Development: Creating the Framework
Next, we develop your floor plan and begin shaping the space.
You’ll review an initial layout that includes:
Cabinet sizes and inserts
Appliance placement
Storage solutions and flow
Functional layout improvements
We also introduce design concepts and mood board ideas to guide the creative direction. This collaborative phase allows for edits before moving forward.
3. Design Development: Interior Design Comes to Life
You’ll visit our office for a full design presentation where we:
Reveal detailed 3D renderings of your space
Present paint, tile, flooring, and finish samples
Review cabinetry, lighting, and hardware selections
Visit showrooms to view larger materials like stone slabs
We’ll explain the selections sheet: a detailed guide outlining every finish and design decision — so you feel confident before approving final designs.
Selection sheet + Mood Boards:
Rendering Examples:
Rendering VS Final Photography
4. Documentation Phase: Preparing for Construction
Once design selections are finalized, we move into documentation.
During this phase we:
Complete detailed construction drawings
Finalize specifications
Obtain vendor and trade bids
Prepare the project for execution
This step ensures a smooth handoff to construction.
5. Construction Handoff: Your Design Becomes Reality
After documentation is complete, your project transitions to our construction team.
Because our designers and builders collaborate in-house, the design vision carries seamlessly into execution.
This integrated approach is why so many homeowners choose a Kansas City remodeling company over managing separate designers and contractors.
Meet Our Kansas City Interior Design Team:
As a full-service design build remodeling company in Kansas City, each team member plays a key role in helping clients feel supported and informed throughout the process.
Jessica — Director of Design
Jessica leads the overall design vision for our projects and helps set the creative direction from the beginning. She works closely with clients during the early phases to understand their lifestyle, goals, and personal style, guiding them toward design choices they’ll love — often introducing ideas they may not have considered. Her expertise ensures each project balances creativity, functionality, and long-term value.
Kara — Senior Interior Designer
Kara plays a key role in bringing designs to life through detailed planning and visualization. She assists with 3D renderings, space planning, and coordinating finishes so clients can clearly see their future space before construction begins. Her attention to detail helps create cohesive, highly functional designs tailored to each home.
Amber — Procurement Manager
Amber is known for her detail-driven approach, ensuring precision from selections through installation. She focuses on the small decisions that make a big impact. She coordinates with vendors, tracks deliveries and places orders to ensure the materials for your project arrive correctly and on time.
Brooke — Interior Designer
Brooke plays an integral role in shaping the creative details of each renovation. She works closely with clients during the design development phase, assisting with space planning, finish selections, and refining the overall aesthetic vision. Brooke has a natural ability to blend style and function.
Taylor — Interior Designer
Taylor takes measurements of the project and documents all details needed for construction plans. She prepares the technical drawings and plan sets that ensure the remodel is executed accurately and efficiently.
Together, our team collaborates closely with clients and the construction team to deliver a true design build experience where design and remodeling work seamlessly together.
