TRANSFORMING LIVING SPACES INTO LOVING PLACES.

When you love where you live, you feel inspired when you wake up and relaxed when you come home at the end of the day; you look forward to welcoming friends for dinner and enjoy lounging around with family on the weekend. A well-loved home is comfortable, functional, and personal.

Whether you are refreshing the look of your living room, remodeling your bathroom, turning your basement into a family room, or reclaiming your living space after your kid goes off to college, the BLD team is happy to help!

We are committed to ensuring that your home is a reflection of you and your lifestyle.

SERVICES

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Space planning and conceptual design

material and finishes selection

custom cabinetry

sourcing of furniture, lighting, and accessories

custom window treatment and soft goods

styling and accessories

SERVICE AREAs

IN THE EAST BAY AREA, INCLUDING:

BERKELEY
OAKLAND
PIEDMONT
ORINDA

MORAGA
LAFAYETTE
WALNUT CREEK
KESINGTON

BLD can assist in many aspects of your interior design project, including consulting with architects and contractors and providing a unique approach to finishes and decor. We are fortunate to work with a talented team of qualified and reliable trade professionals, including painters, carpenters, upholsterers, seamstresses, handymen, and window treatment vendors. We value sourcing local and sustainably-produced materials, furniture, and furnishings whenever possible.

Please note: BLD is not a licensed architectural firm, but we can contract out detailed plans and drawings that the project's contractor can take through permitting.

We work with a wide range of clientele; however, only some projects are the right fit. We will schedule a call or an on-site 30-minute complimentary consultation to discuss your project and give you the opportunity to ask questions about our process.

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The Process

Home design is meant to be an enjoyable and fun experience. Throughout the entire design process, you’ll feel taken care of and comfortable knowing that your home is in good hands.

Assessment

Every design project and the clients behind it is special and different. We work with a range of different styles and different size projects; however, not all of them will be a good fit for them and us. We will initially schedule a call to discuss the scope of your project, your budget, and your timeline and give you the opportunity to ask us about our process. If you want to move forward, I will return for a more in-depth visit during which we'll talk in detail about your lifestyle, your aspirations, and your style; we'll discuss and create a vision for each room in your house, list specific needs for furniture, lighting, decor, etc. At that time, I will take pictures of your space and all necessary measurements.

VISION

We strive to create an environment that reflects your family's lifestyle. We'll begin the process by learning about your vision and aspiration for the project and understanding how you utilize your space to create beauty and utility. We'll discuss your specific needs and define the project [scope], timeline, and budget. Once the project scope is determined, we can provide an initial estimate of design hours and prepare a work agreement.

DESIGN

The creative work begins with developing concepts for each room, with mood boards and floor plans. We will gather samples such as upholstery fabrics, paint colors, floor materials, and source furniture, lighting, and rugs to create a tableau for your project. Together, we will review the selections and make any adjustments based on your feedback to get all the pieces just right.

IMPLEMENTATION + INSTALLATION

Once we've agreed on the final vision and all elements have been approved, we will order all design products, oversee any work by artisans, tradespeople, and vendors, and track the progress of your project. The installation is the fun day when everything comes together: We will be on-site with a handyman to receive, assemble, arrange, and hang all lighting, furniture, wall art, etc. We will accessorize the space and put the finishing touches to tie the entire look together. We will do a final walk-through to ensure everything is as you want.

A NOTE ABOUT BILLING:

Design work is billed on an hourly basis and invoices are submitted monthly. Once the scope of the project is determined, I will provide you with an initial estimate of design hours.

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