design foundations

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benefit from professional design guidance while maintaining control over project execution.

Design Foundations is a flexible service offered in blocks of design time, allowing you to invest in the areas of your project that matter most. We tailor our services to your specific needs—whether you're selecting materials for a single room, need drawings or specifications for your contractor, or simply want expert insight to validate your ideas.

You’ll receive the same level of design expertise and attention to detail as our full-service clients, while maintaining complete control over your project’s timeline and execution.

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how it works

Top-down view of a black and white marble surface with a metallic round object on white marble and a metallic vertical elongated object on black marble.
View of a modern shower area with gray tiled walls, a built-in shelf, a bathtub, and brushed bronze fixtures including a showerhead, handheld shower, and a tub spout.

BENEFITS OF DESIGN FOUNDATIONS

  • Flexibility & Control

    Our services are tailored to your exact needs to help you overcome any hurdles and move forward with the project at your own pace.

  • Professional expertise

    Expert guidance and professional deliverables for confident decision-making and a smooth project implementation.

  • SMART INVESTMENT

    Stretch your budget further by investing in the professional services that will make the biggest impact on your project.

what’s included

  • Construction drawings

    Floor plans, lighting plans, wall elevations, cabinetry and tile layouts - to clearly communicate the design to your contractor and tradespeople.

  • Chalk drawing of a kitchen faucet, a sink, a chandelier, and lines representing text on a black background.

    Finish & fixture Selections

    Selection and specifications of all interior and exterior finishes and fixtures, organized in product schedules by category and room, and referenced on the construction drawings to make ordering and installation a breeze.

  • Sketch of an armchair, floor lamp, and rug in a living room setting.

    Furniture selection

    We select and customize furniture from upholstery, to dining tables, to area rugs, and window treatments. When the home is ready to receive them, we will have them white-glove delivered, installed, and styled for you.

  • Chalk drawing of financial tools on blackboard, including a dollar sign, a calendar, and a compass.

    Feasibility study

    Initial project planing including a Scope of Work, floor plan and budget allowances for interior finishes & fixtures - to help you understand possibilities, costs, and timelines of your project and obtain accurate construction bids.

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Ready to get started?

Please share a few details about your project below to inquire about working with us. We will be in-touch within 1-2 business days and guide you to the best solution for your project.

Business Hours

Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm

Showroom Location: Iowa Falls, IA

Serving local clients between Cedar Falls and Des Moines, IA.

Areas We Serve

We accept a limited number of Full-Service Design projects per year, subject to scope and our availability.

We are typically able to fit Design Foundations projects into our schedule within 1-2 weeks from the initial inquiry.

Availability

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