FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Each project is unique, so we create a project specific scope of work based on the time it will take us to complete the design. We bill by the hour for Interior Design projects (for furnishings, lighting, finishes, paints, etc.) and we bill at a fixed fee for construction/ permit set drawing projects. After we meet with you via a complimentary Zoom introduction meeting, we will provide you with an estimate to complete your project.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
PHASE 1 - PROJECT PROPOSAL We’ll begin with a video call to get to know each other and discuss your project’s scope, budget, and timeline. If we feel we need more information, we will meet you onsite to walk through the spaces together. Once we fully understand your design goals and vision, we’ll craft a detailed design proposal outlining the process, scope, and estimated cost of your project. PHASE 2 - DESIGN As designers, we focus on the form and function of a space. We take into consideration the family members, lifestyle & size of the home. We understand that every person sees design differently, and so we like to start our design process by learning who you are and what you are drawn to (we want the space to function for you and your family, but also make you feel calm and inspired). We will meet you onsite to further understand what you like/ don’t like (we will also take onsite measurements to get going with architectural drawings and furniture plans). We will then create a shared Pinterest board with some design ideas for you to react to (you only need to tell us “love this,” “don’t love that”, including some of your preferred finish ideas, patterns, colors etc). This gives us enough direction to start designing. We will design and select all pieces and elements needed for the project. We will create PDF design presentations that will include drawings, elevations, 2D and 3D renderings, product pictures, etc. We will also bring material palettes, including paints, finishes, fabrics, etc. as needed to convey the design. We typically have 3-4 design meetings with you to get it just right! PHASE 3 - DOCUMENTATION PHASE 4 - ORDERING & TRACKING PHASE 5 - CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PHASE 6 - PROJECT INSTALLATION Feel free to visit our website "Services" page to see more information about our process and FAQs.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Beatriz Martinez is Studio 415’s founding designer with over 28 years of high end interiors experience in residential, hospitality, private clubs, spas, restaurant, bars & corporate architecture interiors. Bea holds an architect’s license in Mexico, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City and a Master’s degree in Interior Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Hailey Johnson is Studio 415’s founding interior designer with over 13 years of experience in residential, corporate, private clubs, hotel, bar & restaurant interior design. Hailey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design and Minor in Business Administration from San Francisco State University.