Design Process
How we work

The design process

Every CM Studio project runs through the same eight phases — so you always know what is happening now, and what comes next.

  1. Phase 1

    Project Inquiry

    Submit your project inquiry form. We follow up to schedule a complimentary 20-minute discovery call to hear about your space, your timeline and how you want to live in it.

  2. Phase 2

    Consultation + ProposalIn person

    We meet in your home for a paid consultation to understand the project in full. You then receive a written proposal with a clear design-service budget and agreement.

  3. Phase 3

    Pre-Design Discovery

    We work closely with you to gather and organise inspiration, and begin schematic space planning — the direction of the whole project is set here.

  4. Phase 4

    Design Development

    Schematics become functional plans with every material selected. The phase closes with CAD drawings, material and textile samples, and often 3-D photorealistic renderings.

  5. Phase 5

    Project AdministrationConstruction only

    Throughout construction we attend job-site meetings to review design decisions, placement and material installations, so what was drawn is what gets built.

  6. Phase 6

    Procurement + Management

    We handle vendor logistics, warehouse receiving and inspection, delivery tracking and coordination with your trade partners — damage and delays get caught before they reach you.

  7. Phase 7

    Installation Day

    We coordinate furniture placement, rug installation, lighting, artwork and the final styling. You come home to a finished room, not a project.

  8. Phase 8

    Post-Installation Support

    Our commitment doesn't end with installation. We stay available for any questions or adjustments once you've lived in the space a while.

Ready to start your project?

Tell us about your space — the first call is complimentary.

Call us(312) 555-0100Book a consult
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