- Turn-key Interior Design
- Interior Design Project Manager
- Rental renewal and “Seasonal Renovations Program
- New Builds
Our full-service approach enables us to manage projects from initial concept through to completion, designing your home down to the final detail. It is our job to take care of the major and minute design details that turn a house into a home.
The Detailed Design Phase consists of the following design services:
- Selection of each item according to design direction, investment estimate, and floor plan(s)
- Procurement of written quotes from all trades and vendors
- Completion of selections in accordance with approved inspiration boards and initial selections
- Finalizing the approved floor plan(s) with actual selections
- Drawing relevant elevations of the space
- Completing any custom piece drawings as needed
- Presentation preparation to communicate the design
- Confirming the actual numbers against the approved investment estimate
The Purchasing and Execution Phase is time dependent on scope of project and the contractor’s schedule.
Purchasing and Implementation Phase:
- Placing orders & assessing delivery times
- Complete the purchasing of goods on your behalf
- Clarify and communicate estimated delivery times
- Manage open orders by efficiently tracking goods
- Prepare the construction & installation timeline
Construction
- Oversee the construction and installation timeline
- Coordinate project logistics with contractors and vendors
- Provide site checks for project accuracy
Installation
- Coordinate deliveries and installations
- On site presence during deliveries and installations, where applicable
Furniture Installation and Styling
- Provide turnkey furniture installation, which means that all of the furnishings are delivered at one time, once any construction is complete
- Plan and execute the styling process
- Style and photograph the completed project, where applicable
The Reveal
- Provide documentation that supports the care and maintenance of your newly completed project
- Identify any deficiencies that we’ve noted during installation in the format of a project punch list
- Present the styling price list for each item installed, where applicable
- Confirm what you want to keep or return from the styling price list, where applicable
- Pick up and return any items identified to be returned, where applicable
Identify & Resolve Deficiencies
- Identify and resolve all deficiencies identified on the project punch list
As every project is different, I will meet with you and access the scope of work, then determine the design fee accordingly. Full-service interior design is a flat design fee per project.
All purchasing and execution goes through us.
Your purchase of interior design items (i.e. furniture, tile, fixtures, fabrics and other design materials) through us will serve as payment for our services during the Purchasing and Execution Phase. We charge commercially reasonable “retail” prices.
We offer limited options in design presentations, as we find that providing too many options results in a very “vanilla” design. Meaning, everything has to be interchangeable, which is not how we develop layered, thoughtful, and detailed designs. Our true value is in putting together the mix. Options greatly detract from that.
In addition, full-service interior design features to-the-trade pieces purchased through Forget Me Not Interior Design. Although it may seem obvious in hindsight to swap out a few items for less expensive options, that isn’t how full-service interior design works. Our agreement is that we set a investment estimate together, then furnishings are purchased through Forget Me Not Interior Design. This is the business model that we have to stick to make our flat fees functional as a business.
We require 100% deposit on all orders for many reasons.
Once a custom order is placed, it is non-refundable.
We’ve had clients go through tough times that pulled them away from the project. While it is completely understandable that someone dealing with a personal crisis can’t focus on the design project, the custom orders already set into motion cannot be paused or cancelled, which means production will conclude and balances will be due.
Those examples aside, there are many benefits to paying 100% up front:
- It cuts paperwork in half (instead of billing for a deposit and final invoice).
- Since we do turn-key project installations (where we do one delivery after all of the orders are in at our local receiver’s warehouse), you would still be required to pay for items in full prior to receiving them.
- Projects move more quickly this way, as it makes the entire order process more efficient and allows us to complete your project quicker.
Our vendors won’t ship your items until they are paid in full, so in the case of a 50% deposit, we would then pay our vendors 50%. They would send us an invoice when the item is ready to ship. We then send you a balance-due invoice. We process your payment, then pay our vendor. Some vendors still send paper invoices and only take checks, so this can add a week or two to the lead time.
Yes. One of the greatest advantages of working with Forget Me Not Interior Design LLC is access to a trusted network of highly skilled local contractors, craftsmen, artisans, installers, and industry professionals who have built strong working relationships over many years.
Having lived and worked throughout the Long Beach Island, and the surrounding coastal communities for decades, Lisa has discerningly developed relationships with tradespeople known for their quality workmanship, professionalism, reliability, and ability to work collaboratively throughout the renovation process.
Rather than homeowners spending valuable time interviewing contractors, coordinating schedules, and hoping multiple trades communicate effectively, we help simplify the process by recommending trusted professionals who consistently deliver exceptional results and work well together as a team.
As part of our project management services, we coordinate communication, scheduling, timelines, and overall project flow from the earliest design concepts through final installation and styling. This level of leadership, organization, and oversight helps create a more seamless renovation experience while ensuring the original design vision is carried through every phase of the project.
One of the greatest advantages of this structure is that homeowners maintain direct relationships with their selected contractors and pay trades directly, enabling greater financial transparency, clearer budget oversight, and greater control over project decisions throughout the renovation process.
I have received special requests to consult on homes currently on the market but not selling for their highest market value. I usually assess the home’s current condition and recommend short-term improvements to the homeowner and/or real estate agent.