Design Development

Conceptual drawings and renderings that turn a vision into a plan you can approve with confidence.

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Allied ASID

Established 2012

Interior design mood board with fabric, stone, timber and brass samples

Before anything is ordered, we draw it. Conceptual drawings and renderings let you see the room properly, make changes while changes are still cheap, and sign off knowing exactly what is coming.

What the service covers

Design development is where the intent gets fixed. We work through space planning, furniture layouts, finishes and materials, then present the scheme as conceptual drawings and renderings so you are approving a room rather than a description of one.

Starting early matters more than most people expect. When we are involved from the beginning of a build or renovation, interior decisions influence the architecture instead of working around it, and the result feels considered rather than corrected.

We collaborate directly with your architect and builder throughout, which keeps one vision moving forward instead of three.

Space planning

Layouts tested against how the room actually needs to work before a single piece is specified.

Drawings and renderings

Conceptual drawings and renderings so you can see the scheme properly and change it while changing it is easy.

Materials and finishes

Stone, timber, metal, paint and textile selections presented together so the palette is judged as a whole.

Architect and builder liaison

We work alongside your existing team, which keeps one vision moving instead of three competing ones.

How to work with us

Six steps from the first conversation to the day we photograph your finished home.

STEP 01

Let's chat

A complimentary consultation of 45 minutes to an hour, in our office or in your space.

STEP 02

Let's sign

We present your design agreement, talk it through, and sign so the work can begin.

STEP 03

Let's begin

Final measures of every space, then design reviews until the plan is right.

STEP 04

Let's order

Furnishings and materials are placed and tracked, with a lead time of roughly nine to twelve weeks.

STEP 05

Let's install

Delivery, implementation and installation handled by our own warehouse team.

STEP 06

Let's photograph

Your project is complete. Now it is time to celebrate it and show it off.

Built on listening

Your personality drives the design. We listen first, communicate at every stage, and stay with the project from the first sketch to the final styling.

A completed Bardi Designs interior with layered furnishings and warm metal detail

98%

Client Satisfaction Rate

Turnkey, Start to Finish

We plan and oversee the design build, then handle furniture selection and implementation, so you make decisions instead of phone calls.

Listening First

Your personality drives the design. We listen closely, then curate around how you actually live in the space.

Communication Throughout

You hear from us at every stage, working alongside your architect and builder so nothing falls between the two.

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Question? Answered

Common questions about working with the studio, answered plainly.

What does a turnkey interior design service actually include?

It means we take the project from the first conversation to the day you walk back into a finished room. That covers design development, conceptual drawings and renderings, planning and overseeing the design build, sourcing and ordering, custom furniture and accessory design, then delivery and installation by our own warehouse team. You are not left to coordinate trades or chase deliveries.

How do we get started?

Complete our questionnaire so we understand your goals and your vision, then schedule a complimentary appointment. That first consultation runs 45 minutes to an hour, either in our office or in your space, and it is where we get properly acquainted before any agreement is signed.

How long does a project take?

It depends on scope, but the ordering phase is the part most people underestimate. Furnishings and materials typically carry a lead time of nine to twelve weeks once selections are approved. We build that into the schedule from the start so the install date is realistic rather than optimistic.

What kinds of projects do you take on?

Renovation and new construction for residential homes, plus boutique hospitality and commercial work. We regularly partner with architects and builders from early in a build, which is where thoughtful interior decisions have the most influence.

Can you design furniture that does not exist yet?

Yes. Alongside exclusive trade-only lines, we design and commission custom furniture and accessories when a room needs a piece that cannot be bought. It is one of the reasons our interiors feel specific to the people who live in them.

Do you work outside Raleigh?

Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle are home, and that is where most of our work sits. We do travel for the right project, and our portfolio includes work further afield, so it is worth asking.

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Ready to take the next step?

Start with a complimentary consultation and a studio that listens before it designs.

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