OUR PROCESS
1. DISCOVERY & STRATEGIC PLANNING
Every project begins with an in-depth consultation that lays the foundation for the entire process. By understanding our clients’ needs, lifestyle, and vision, we ensure alignment from the outset, creating a strategic plan that guides every subsequent phase of the project. We assess the space, define the project scope, and establish a clear design direction. Our comprehensive intake process ensures alignment from the start, providing clarity on objectives, investment expectations, and timelines.
Client Assurance: We take the time to listen and truly understand your goals, ensuring a tailored approach that not only aligns with your unique vision but also distinguishes our firm through meticulous attention to detail, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
2. DESIGN CONCEPT & VISUALIZATION
With a clear vision in place, our team develops a tailored concept that reflects the client’s aesthetic preferences and functional requirements while incorporating their feedback at every stage. This collaborative approach ensures that the design not only meets but exceeds expectations, creating a truly personalized and refined space. Through detailed space planning, material selections, custom millwork designs, and curated furnishings, we craft a cohesive design narrative. Our 3D renderings and immersive presentations allow clients to experience the proposed design before execution, ensuring confidence in every decision.
Client Assurance: You’ll have full visibility of your design throughout the process, with opportunities to provide feedback and revisions to ensure your space meets your highest expectations.
3. COST ANALYSIS & BUDGETING
We provide a clear financial roadmap, ensuring that every element of the design aligns with our clients’ investment expectations. Through meticulous cost analysis and budget oversight, we offer transparency on expenses and manage financial allocations to prevent overruns. Our strategic approach to project management ensures seamless execution, keeping timelines, trades, and resources aligned for efficiency and success.
Client Assurance: We prioritize budget integrity, ensuring financial clarity and smooth execution without unexpected costs or delays.
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
From concept to completion, we oversee every detail of the construction phase to ensure precision, quality, and seamless integration with the overall design vision. We collaborate with contractors, coordinate trades, and manage site progress to keep the project on schedule and within scope. Our proactive approach mitigates risks, resolves challenges, and maintains clear communication between all parties involved.
Client Assurance: We act as your advocate throughout construction, ensuring that every element is executed to the highest standard, with meticulous oversight and proactive problem-solving.
5. PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS
With an in-house fully integrated warehouse and procurement team, we manage all purchasing, order tracking, and vendor coordination. Our clients benefit from exclusive access to luxury furnishings, custom pieces, and bespoke design elements. We meticulously inspect every item before installation, ensuring the highest quality standards.
Client Assurance: We handle all logistics and quality control, so you don’t have to worry about the sourcing, delivery, or installation of your design elements.
6. INSTALLATION & FINAL STYLING
Our team orchestrates the full transformation, overseeing deliveries, installations, and final styling. We curate every layer of the space—from furniture placement to lighting adjustments and decorative accents—delivering a polished, turn-key interior that embodies elegance, function, and comfort.
Client Assurance: We ensure that every piece is flawlessly placed and styled to your satisfaction, with no detail left overlooked. Your home or space will feel complete, refined, and uniquely yours.
7. AFTERCARE & CONTINUED SUPPORT
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond project completion. We provide post-installation support, ensuring that every element meets our rigorous quality standards. Whether it’s seasonal styling updates, maintenance coordination, or additional refinements, we remain a trusted partner in maintaining the integrity and beauty of our designs.
Client Assurance: We offer ongoing aftercare services to ensure that your space continues to reflect the quality and vision we set out to achieve. Should you need any assistance or further design enhancements, we’re here to support you.
DESIGN, VISUALIZE + SPECIFY
BRINGING CONCEPT TO CLARITY WITH PRECISION & IMPACTFUL VISUAL TOOLS
At Ana Cole Interiors, our process is built around delivering clarity, confidence, and excellence at every step. That’s why each design package includes a comprehensive suite of industry-standard documentation and visual assets to ensure seamless communication between all stakeholders — from client to contractor, millworker to trades.
We don’t just design beautiful spaces — we provide the professional-grade tools to bring them to life with accuracy and efficiency.
CAD FILES & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
Our design presentations are supported by detailed, professionally drafted 2D CAD drawings that serve as the technical backbone of the project. These include:
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Floor Plans: Optimized for flow, function, and furniture layout
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Reflected Ceiling Plans: Indicating lighting locations and ceiling details
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Elevations & Sections: Detailed wall views for millwork, cabinetry, and built-in features
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Design Details: For key design features such as wall paneling, tile layouts, and specialty finishes
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Finish, Plumbing & Electrical Schedules: Clear specifications for every trade involved
These documents are formatted for ease of use by architects, general contractors, and sub-trades, ensuring clear translation from design to execution.
3D WALKTHROUGHS - VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE
For every major interior scope, we offer immersive 3D walkthroughs using virtual reality tools. This allows clients to step inside their future space before a single wall is built.
From understanding ceiling heights to the interplay of lighting, materials, and furniture — this tool transforms abstract design ideas into a lived experience. It’s especially valuable when communicating with stakeholders who may not be fluent in reading technical drawing
PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERINGS
As part of our design presentation, we include high-resolution renderings that illustrate key vignettes of the space. These visuals provide a realistic glimpse into:
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Furniture placement and proportion
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Material combinations and textures
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Lighting ambiance at different times of day
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Key design moments and focal points
Whether for private residences or commercial environments, renderings help our clients envision the final result and feel confident in their investment.
PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Each project is accompanied by a curated specification package that may include:
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Product cut sheets for all specified items (lighting, plumbing, furnishings, etc.)
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Approved paint and wallcovering schedules
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Hardware and fixture selections
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Window treatment specifications
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Room-by-room index for easy on-site reference
This comprehensive approach serves as the definitive guide for trades, suppliers, and project managers during implementation, minimizing costly errors and rework.
We believe that a beautiful design is only as strong as the documentation behind it. Our combination of technical precision and visual storytelling ensures that every project is delivered with clarity, creativity, and excellence — from concept to completion.