Question 1

What is the difference between Full Service and Virtual Design?

Accepted Answer

Full-Service Interior Design is designed for large-scale projects requiring a comprehensive, hands-on approach. This service includes in-person consultations, architectural reviews, and site visits to oversee design execution. We manage the entire project lifecycle, from material specification and furniture procurement to final white-glove installation, providing a complete turnkey experience. Alternatively, Virtual Interior Design offers a flexible, remote approach for single-room refreshes. We provide custom design plans and curated shopping lists, allowing you to implement the design independently as your timeline and budget allow.

Question 2

When is the best time to bring on an interior designer for a new build or large scale renovation?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, we should be brought on during the architectural phase, before the final blueprints are approved. This allows us to collaborate with your architect on electrical plans, floor plan flow, and window placements to ensure the interior and exterior are perfectly aligned.

Question 3

What is the difference between a "Hard Finish" and "Soft Goods"?

Accepted Answer

Hard finishes include permanent elements like flooring, tile, cabinetry, and countertops. Soft goods refer to moveable items like furniture, window treatments, rugs, and decorative styling. Our Full-Service approach typically encompasses both to ensure a cohesive end result.

Question 4

How much do your services cost?

Accepted Answer

While every home is custom, high-end residential projects generally follow these industry benchmarks: New Construction & Gut Renovations: Design fees typically range from 8% to 15% of the total construction cost, depending on the level of involvement required. Furnishing & Styling: For a fully curated, trade-quality room (including rugs, window treatments, lighting, and custom furniture), budgets typically start at $15,000–$25,000+ per room.

Question 5

Do I have to purchase everything through you?

Accepted Answer

For Full-Service projects, we manage the procurement of all items specified in our design plan. This ensures that every piece meets our quality standards, fits the spatial scale of the home, and is covered by our logistical support and freight claim management.

Question 6

How long does a project with you take?

Accepted Answer

We align our workflow with the specific pace and scale of each project.
For Full-Service Interior Design: The larger new build or renovations projects typically span two to four years. While the smaller scale renovations can take anywhere between 6-9 months. The duration is influenced by the project’s complexity, the size of the home, and the builder’s/contractors construction schedule.

Question 7

What cities do you service?

Accepted Answer

We serve all of GA, FL, AL, and TN in Full Service and Virtual Design.

Question 8

How is Virtual Design different from Full-Service?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Design is a "design-only" service where we provide the professional plan, and you take the lead on purchasing and setup. Full-Service is a "turnkey" experience where our team handles everything from construction oversight to physical installation.

Question 9

When is the best time to bring on an interior designer for a new build or large scale renovation?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, we should be brought on during the architectural phase, before the final blueprints are approved. This allows us to collaborate with your architect on electrical plans, floor plan flow, and window placements to ensure the interior and exterior are perfectly aligned.

Question 10

What is the difference between a "Hard Finish" and "Soft Goods"?

Accepted Answer

Hard finishes include permanent elements like flooring, tile, cabinetry, and countertops. Soft goods refer to moveable items like furniture, window treatments, rugs, and decorative styling. Our Full-Service approach typically encompasses both to ensure a cohesive end result.

Question 11

How much do your services cost?

Accepted Answer

While every home is custom, high-end residential projects generally follow these industry benchmarks: New Construction & Gut Renovations: Design fees typically range from 8% to 15% of the total construction cost, depending on the level of involvement required. Furnishing & Styling: For a fully curated, trade-quality room (including rugs, window treatments, lighting, and custom furniture), budgets typically start at $15,000–$25,000+ per room.

Question 12

Do I have to purchase everything through you?

Accepted Answer

For Full-Service projects, we manage the procurement of all items specified in our design plan. This ensures that every piece meets our quality standards, fits the spatial scale of the home, and is covered by our logistical support and freight claim management.

Question 13

How long does a project with you take?

Accepted Answer

We align our workflow with the specific pace and scale of each project.
For Full-Service Interior Design: The larger new build or renovations projects typically span two to four years. While the smaller scale renovations can take anywhere between 6-9 months. The duration is influenced by the project’s complexity, the size of the home, and the builder’s/contractors construction schedule.

Question 14

What cities do you service?

Accepted Answer

We serve all of GA, FL, AL, and TN in Full Service and Virtual Design.

EXPLORE FULL SERVICE DESIGN

How It Works

THE BENEFITS OF FULL SERVICE

FULL SERVICE DELIVERABLES

Technical Design Oversight

Exterior & Interior Selections

Logistics & Implementation

Technical Design Oversight

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Installation

FAQ'S

What is the difference between Full Service and Virtual Design?

When is the best time to bring on an interior designer for a new build or large scale renovation?

What is the difference between a "Hard Finish" and "Soft Goods"?

How much do your services cost?

Do I have to purchase everything through you?

How long does a project with you take?

What cities do you service?

How is Virtual Design different from Full-Service?

When is the best time to bring on an interior designer for a new build or large scale renovation?

What is the difference between a "Hard Finish" and "Soft Goods"?

How much do your services cost?

Do I have to purchase everything through you?

How long does a project with you take?

What cities do you service?

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Follow us on Instagram: @encore.interiors

EXPLORE FULL SERVICE DESIGN

How It Works

THE BENEFITS OF FULL SERVICE

FULL SERVICE DELIVERABLES

Technical Design Oversight

Exterior & Interior Selections

Logistics & Implementation

Technical Design Oversight

Five-Star Installation

FAQ'S

What is the difference between Full Service and Virtual Design?

When is the best time to bring on an interior designer for a new build or large scale renovation?

What is the difference between a "Hard Finish" and "Soft Goods"?

How much do your services cost?

Do I have to purchase everything through you?

How long does a project with you take?

What cities do you service?

How is Virtual Design different from Full-Service?

When is the best time to bring on an interior designer for a new build or large scale renovation?

What is the difference between a "Hard Finish" and "Soft Goods"?

How much do your services cost?

Do I have to purchase everything through you?

How long does a project with you take?

What cities do you service?

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

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Follow us on Instagram: @encore.interiors

Five-Star
Installation