CRAFT by Anika - Our Innovative Design & Decorating Process

It all starts here. During this 15-minute introductory call, we review the scope of your design project, discuss your goals, timeline, and budget expectations, and explore the vision you’re hoping to achieve. We’ll also walk you through our design process and highlight how we work. This conversation helps us determine if we’re the right fit for your project and sets the foundation for your personalized consultation.

This is where the design journey truly begins. Before we meet, you’ll receive a detailed interior design questionnaire to help us understand your style, preferences, and the specific goals you have for your home.

Our initial consultation is held either in person or virtually, and typically lasts up to two hours depending on the scope of your project. During this meeting, we’ll walk through the spaces in question, take measurements, capture photos, and gather all the information needed to understand the full scope of work.

We’ll review your questionnaire responses, explore your ideas, and begin making professional recommendations based on your needs and vision. From here, you can choose to move forward independently with our insights or continue working with us through one of our full-service design packages.

This step ensures we start your project with clarity, creativity, and a shared understanding of the path ahead.

After the consultation, we move into concept development. This is where your vision begins to take shape. We create an initial design concept that reflects your style, functional needs, and the unique character of your space. This may include mood boards, inspiration imagery, sample finishes, and a preliminary layout to convey the overall direction.

We take into consideration your architecture, lighting, existing elements to be incorporated, and how each space connects to the next. Our goal is to ensure the design feels intentional, cohesive, and tailored to how you live or work. Once the concept is refined and approved, we move into the next phase.

Once the design concept is approved, we begin preparing the foundational elements needed to bring your space to life. This includes finalizing floor plans, interior elevations, and selections for architectural details and finishes. We take care to ensure every material, from flooring and wall coverings to cabinetry and hardware, is aligned with the overall design direction.

Paint colors are selected with attention to natural and artificial lighting, ensuring each shade supports the mood and flow of your space. We also collaborate with your architect, builder, or contractor as needed to review plans and ensure that all structural and design details work in harmony before any ordering or installation begins.

Need reliable professionals? We can connect you with our network of trusted contractors, vendors, and suppliers – experienced professionals we’ve worked with time and time again. From start to finish, we’re here to ensure that every aspect of your project reflects the quality and style you deserve.

In this phase of your full service package, your design plan starts to take shape. We manage the procurement of approved furnishings, lighting, accessories, and materials, coordinating with trusted vendors and tracking deliveries to keep everything on schedule.

We oversee all logistics including storage, delivery, and installation, making sure every detail is executed with precision. From arranging furniture and hanging light fixtures to styling with art and décor, we ensure a polished and cohesive final result.

Our goal during implementation is to create a smooth, efficient process that brings your vision to life without unnecessary delays or surprises.