The earlier, the better! Involving an interior designer during the initial planning stages of a new construction or renovation project allows important decisions to be considered before construction begins.

At Shine, we collaborate with architects, builders, and homeowners to coordinate space planning, lighting, materials, architectural details, and other elements that shape the finished environment.

Early involvement helps us identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and develop a cohesive design before decisions become difficult or costly to change.

We offer two professional consultation options depending on the nature of your project.

Our Design Strategy Session ($895) is a focused, 60-minute working meeting with an experienced Shine designer. We'll review your goals, plans, inspiration, budget, and timeline while discussing design challenges, opportunities, and potential next steps.

For clients planning new construction or significant renovations, our Preconstruction Design Consultation ($1,250) includes 30 minutes of advance project review, a 60-minute consultation, and a 30-minute follow-up conversation.

Both are standalone professional services. Additional design services are offered through a separate agreement when appropriate.

Next step: Request a consultation through our Contact page.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

We recommend starting with a general understanding of your project goals, timeline, investment range, and the spaces you'd like to address.

Architectural plans, photographs, inspiration images, and a list of priorities are helpful if you have them.

Knowing how you want your space to function is just as valuable as knowing how you want it to look. Our process is designed to help you explore both.

Look beyond beautiful photographs. A successful renovation requires a design team with the experience and technical expertise to translate a vision into a space that can actually be built.

Consider a firm's professional credentials, experience with construction documentation, approach to project coordination, and ability to collaborate with architects and contractors.

Shine's NCIDQ-certified designers bring extensive experience in residential renovations, new construction, and interior detailing. Our full-service approach connects creative design with technical documentation, material specifications, purchasing, and installation coordination.

We encourage prospective clients to review our portfolio, explore our process, and consider the level of professional support their project requires.

Interior design fees vary depending on the project's size, complexity, scope of services, and anticipated timeline.

At Shine, full-service design fees are developed specifically for each project and are outlined in a detailed proposal and agreement.

For clients seeking focused professional guidance, we offer a 60-minute Design Strategy Session for $895 and a Preconstruction Design Consultation for $1,250.

During our initial conversations, we'll discuss your project and help identify the level of design support that may be appropriate.

We believe clear expectations about services, responsibilities, and investment are an important foundation for a successful project.

We recommend reaching out as early as possible, particularly for new construction and major renovations.

Our studio schedules projects according to their scope, anticipated timeline, and the resources required to provide the appropriate level of service.

Availability varies throughout the year, and larger projects may require advance scheduling.

Contacting us during the planning stages gives everyone more flexibility and helps determine whether our availability aligns with your project.

Many full-service design projects involve several phases of work extending over months or even years.

A retainer allows us to allocate professional resources, establish the working relationship, and begin services according to the agreed project scope.

Depending on the project, we may use an ongoing or evergreen retainer arrangement to maintain an appropriate balance as work progresses.

Retainer requirements, billing procedures, and payment terms are explained in your individual design agreement before services begin.