Our Approach

Creative Design: Step 1 of Our Full-Service Interior Design Process

1. “Getting to Know You” Discovery Call
Our complimentary video call in which we learn more about you, your project and tell you a little about what it’s like to work with Dwell & Gather!

2. “Gather Together” Consultation
This step is the beginning of our journey together! This is more than a meet and greet, rather an opportunity for idea generation and professional design consultation in which will be documented for you to keep. This is also where the project scope of work is determined, and the design investment is developed from this scope.

3. Research, Collaboration, and Conceptual
Feasibility of project, collaboration with architect and builder (if needed) creating your “team”; Design style and preferences, wish lists, likes, dislikes exploration; Video presentation on the direction of the project (floor planning, style direction, etc.)

4. Specifications + Selections
Once you’ve approved the concept and direction of the design, we move on to the details of how to implement it! We specify the products, materials, finishes, custom furniture, window treatments and the list goes on! We also start on drafts for construction bid documentation (when needed), work with the trades for estimates, quotes and elevations during this step!

5. Detailed Design Presentation
This is a fun celebration presenting you with the top choices of the details to your proposed design! We provide as many samples as possible and a full design board of concepts including realistic rendering(s) so you can really envision the design.

Project Fulfillment: Step 2 of Our Full-Service Interior Design Process

1. Project Oversight
Our aim is to ensure that you won’t need to exert any effort from the moment you approve the design and products until we unveil the final result! As part of our full-service interior design in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, this process includes, but isn’t limited to:

• We partner with the Builder/GC or any trades of your choice (depending on your service) ensuring the design plan is coming together as planned.
• We place and manage all approved orders (finishes, furnishings, lighting, and more).
• We coordinate site and workroom visits to keep everything moving smoothly.
• We handle ongoing communication and problem-solving with your builder/GC and trades—emails, calls, and on-the-fly decisions—so you don’t have to.

2. Project Production
This involves the logistical management of all products, encompassing:

• Shipping + freight coordination
• Delivery scheduling + receiving
• Product inspections, warehousing, and order tracking
• Quality control and returns management
• White-glove delivery and installation with assembly of products

3. Style & Accessorize

• We enhance your design by adding accessories to your home, hanging artwork, and addressing any other requirements to achieve that magazine-ready appearance.
• We surprise you with your own final reveal to see the fully styled space (cue happy tears!).
• We leave you with a detailed “design book” or e-book that has all your design details, how to care for your products and any information you may need for the future.

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