Interior Design Guidance Process – What to Expect

Initial Consultation: a meet and greet in your home to gather valuable information about your personality, lifestyle, desired goals and the overall scope of the project.
Proposal: a written proposal is submitted outlining Kathy’s role, responsibilities and estimated hours it will take to complete the project. A deposit is required at this stage to move the project forward.
Material Selection: project materials are selected and design scenarios are created for presentation.
Project Estimate: once the material direction is fine-tune, a written, detailed estimate of materials and labor is provided. Once approved a 50% deposit is required to get started.
Purchasing: all pre-approved materials are purchased from reliable vendors. Authentic Home coordinates materials pick-up and delivery to the project site.
Scheduling: subcontractors are scheduled for the particular project and briefed on the interior design elements and overall scope of the project.
Design Layout/Space Planning: if warranted, an AutoCAD drawing of a particular project, such as the tile layout for a new bathroom or a furniture space plan, is provided.
Installation: Authentic Home oversees on-site installation of materials. Upon your complete satisfaction with the project and installation, final payment is then due.
Celebration: the project is complete and it’s time to pop the cork and enjoy your new Authentic Home!

"Kathy Banak of Authentic Home was referred to me by my business partner who was thrilled with Kathy's paint choices for her home, so I scheduled Kathy based on her recommendation when I was ready to choose paint. I, too, was thrilled with the awesome results! Since then we had Kathy select paint colors and carpet for our offices, and the result is truly stunning. We have received many compliments from client visitors on how nice our office looks, and even a request to give them the name of the carpet selection so that they could purchase the same carpet for their office."

—J. O’Bien, Executive