Hi there, designer 👋
This week, I wrapped up a schematic design presentation for one of my current full-home renovations — and it went so beautifully.💛
If you’ve ever wondered what happens after onboarding but before design development, this phase is it.
It’s where all the puzzle pieces — your client’s aesthetic, their functional needs, and your creative direction — finally click into place.
Why Schematic Design Matters
Think of the schematic phase as the bridge between discovery and development.
It’s where I translate everything from the client questionnaire into early layouts, mood imagery, and clear visual direction before we start sourcing or specifying.
Here’s what’s typically inside one of my schematic decks:
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Inspiration imagery to define the client’s aesthetic language
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Layout and space planning options for better function
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Room-by-room briefs that guide all design decisions ahead
This week’s presentation reminded me: spending time here saves hours later.
It’s where trust is built and the design vision becomes real.
Want My Client Questionnaire Template? 💛
I’m sharing something special with my designer community this week:
Get my full-home Client Questionnaire Template — free for download!
It’s the same document I use before every project to uncover lifestyle details, priorities, and style direction — the foundation of every great schematic phase.
→ Get My Free Client Questionnaire
Read the Full Blog
If you’d like a peek behind the scenes (and to see how this schematic presentation came together), read this week’s full post:
→ Read “Behind the Scenes: Why the Schematic Phase Makes or Breaks a Design Project”
Have You Grabbed Furnish & Flourish Yet?
A quick side note because I’m so excited about this…
I’ve already started getting feedback from fellow designers who are using my Furnish & Flourish eBooks to source for their own projects — and it’s been amazing to hear how much it’s helping streamline their vendor selection process!
I always knew this resource would be a total hit, and seeing it in action just confirms it. 🤍
If you haven’t grabbed your copies yet, now’s the perfect time:
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Wishing you confidence, clarity, and clients who say “you read my mind!”
Ana 🌸
Interior Design Den
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