The process is intentionally designer-led and designed to feel seamless for you. Curated options are presented for approval, allowing you to step back while all details are thoughtfully managed.
How involved do I need to be in the process?
It’s recommended to reach out as early as possible, ideally before any construction or renovation begins. On average, projects are booked 3–6 months in advance, depending on scope and availability.
How far in advance should I book?
Yes. All full-service projects begin with a Design Discovery. This ensures a clear understanding of your space, priorities, and overall vision before moving into detailed design and execution. This phase also establishes alignment between all parties involved, including the client, designer, and builder or contractor, so the project is carried out as intended.
Do I need to complete a Design Discovery?
Projects are designed to be executed thoughtfully from start to finish. Partial scope work is not offered. Smaller-scale projects may be considered at the studio’s discretion, and still follow the full process, beginning with Design Discovery.
Can I hire for just a portion of my project?
Yes. Collaboration with your builder and trades is an essential part of the process to ensure the design is executed as intended. If needed, trusted builders and trades can also be recommended. Quality and execution are held to a high standard throughout.
Do you work with my builder or contractor?
Design Discovery is a standalone service designed to provide clarity and direction. If the project does not move forward into full-service design, a summary is provided outlining key insights, preliminary planning, and budget guidance. Detailed design development and execution are reserved for full-service projects.
What happens if we don’t proceed after Design Discovery?
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Investment is determined based on project scope, furnishing requirements, and level of customization.
What is the investment for furnishings & styling?
Full-service projects begin at $25,000.
What is the investment for full interior design services with ALI?
Design Discovery begins at $5,000.
What is the Design Discovery fee?
Yes. During Design Discovery, the scope of work is aligned with the overall investment to ensure a clear and realistic direction.
Do you work with set budgets?
Project budgets vary depending on scope, size, and level of finish. ALI is typically aligned with higher-end residential projects, where quality, craftsmanship, and a refined level of finish are prioritized.
What overall budget should be expected?
Fees are thoughtfully tailored to each project and reflect the scope, complexity, and level of service required. Following Design Discovery, a detailed Fee Proposal is provided outlining the scope of work, associated investment, and payment schedule.
How are your design fees structured?
Where applicable, trade pricing or a portion of it may be extended to clients at the designer’s discretion.
Are trade discounts passed on to clients?
investment & budget
One round of refinement is included within the design fee proposal. Additional revisions beyond this are billed at an hourly rate.
How many revisions are included?
Reaching out as early as possible is recommended, ideally before construction begins to ensure the design can guide the process from the start.
How far in advance should I reach out?
Timelines vary depending on scope of work, trade availability, and product lead times. Full-service projects typically span from 4 months to over a year. This is discussed in greater detail during Design Discovery.
How long does a project typically take?
timelines & expectations
Consultations are not offered. Design Discovery is the starting point for all projects.
Do you offer consultations?
Inspiration is always welcomed. Time is taken to understand what resonates, and those ideas are thoughtfully interpreted into a cohesive, elevated design with a clear direction.
What if I already have ideas and inspiration?
Clients are typically seeking a fully guided, designer-led experience. They prefer to be involved in key decisions while trusting the details to the designer’s expertise.
What types of clients are the best fit for this process?
The process is intentionally designer-led, with collaboration and client input throughout. Clients who trust this approach tend to experience the most seamless process and strongest overall results.
What if I prefer to be highly involved in every decision?
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