DESIGN PROCESS
Step 1: Consultation
After a complimentary phone call to get started, we begin with a 90 minute on site design consultation. This meeting is to listen to your needs, discuss the vision for your project, absorb any ideas that you may wish to incorporate and gather necessary information regarding the scope, timeline, and budget. This consultation is billed at a flat fee.
Step 2: Proposal
After the consultation, we provide you with a design proposal. This document will include the scope, design deliverables, proposed budget, designer fees and estimated project timeline. Basically, everything you need to know to make an informed decision and plan for your project. Especially when renovations are involved, we know you have a lot to manage, so we want to help by providing the layout and fees for your project up front. If this proposal is accepted then the design agreement is signed, a retainer is filed and the fun part of the process can begin!
Step 3: Initial Client Meeting
One of our favorite parts of the process, this is a very fun meeting where we get to explore ideas together. Based on what we already know about your project, we will bring many different images, concepts, materials, colors, etc., to this meeting to review together. The idea is to draw out what you like, and just as important, what you don't like! At this meeting we may present you with some ideas that we think would be incredible for your project. The main goal here is to really establish who you are and what your vision for the design of your project is. We want to ensure we are on the same page as we move forward to the concept phase.
For landscape projects we begin by examining the properties current state and creating an existing conditions map. Where are the trouble areas? What should remain? What needs to go? All this information helps us create the foundation to build your design.
Step 4: Concept Meeting
We take our notes from the initial client meeting and continue the brainstorming process by pulling together ideas and concept boards specific to your home and/or landscape and present those in this meeting. We create initial spatial layouts and identify material selections. The purpose of these boards is to solidify a direction for the design and begin to provide you with concrete ideas of what the final design will entail. In this meeting we also provide a detailed scope, budget allocation, and furniture plan to review. At the concept meeting, we review these plans and materials with you to obtain your feedback and to inform the final design phase.
Step 5: Design Presentation
Upon receiving the go ahead from the concept phase meeting, we start selecting materials and furnishings which align with our concept. Once the design is complete, we create detailed drawings, including 3D renderings and present you with a thoughtfully prepared presentation that fully encompasses our design vision. Revisions will be made and once sign offs are given the designs will be ready to come to life.
Step 6: Project Management
This is the part of the project where you get to sit back and allow us to do our thing. During the final phase we will coordinate with our established team of contractors and craftspeople to manage every detail of your project from placing orders, to site visits, to delivering and installing all the elements we have carefully chosen together. This is when form and function really come together and the design concept becomes reality. There’s truly nothing like it, trust us.
Step 7: Design Completion
Once construction is wrapping up and furnishings have been installed, a final walk-through is scheduled to review the project and a punch list created to handle any outstanding details. We like to look back and review with you how the project has gone and where there may be room for improvement as well as celebrate the beautiful results together. After all final checklists have been addressed we consider our work complete.
S E R V I C E S
Landscaping & Interiors
We are a residential landscape and interior design firm specializing in design and project management for new builds, renovations, full furnishings or landscape master planning. Our teams experience and knowledge in both fields make us the perfect choice to simplify your home improvement endeavors . Our goal at Chestnut Grove is to streamline the design process by simultaneously designing both your landscape and interiors to create a cohesive and complimentary scheme. We want to hear from you early on in your construction or renovation planning. By reaching out at the beginning of the process, we can further streamline by providing our established network of architects, builders and subcontractors to bring our vision to life.
Is full service for me?
If your property is located in Massachusetts or the Greater New England area, you're looking for guidance in creating a master plan for your property, and you would like to hand over the reins on placing orders, managing contractors, and installation (think truck-loads of material!), then yes! full service is for you....
L A N D S C A P I N G
Chestnut Grove Design Group's Landscape division specializes in full service design for new builds, renovations, individual spaces or master planning for an entire property throughout Massachusetts and the surrounding New England Area.
Our Services Include
New Construction
Site Survey
Wall, Patio, Walkway Design
Planting Design
Fruit and Vegetable Gardens
Pergola and Trellis Design
Meadows
Pool and Spa Design
Fencing
Fire and Water Features
Irrigation Plans
Drainage Plans
Exterior Lighting Design
Custom Stonework
Sports Courts
Outdoor Furnishings
3D Renderings
Project Management
I N T E R I O R S
Chestnut Grove Design Group's Interior Design division specializes in full service design for new builds, renovations, or full furnishings design throughout Massachusetts and the surrounding New England Area.
Our Services Include:
New Construction
Renovations
Kitchen and Bathroom Design
Custom Cabinetry and Built-ins
Interior Millwork Design
Furniture Selection
Custom Furniture Design
Custom Drapery and Window Treatments
Hardware and Lighting Selection
Tile Design
3D Renderings
Project Management
