INTERIOR DESIGN

Our mission is to consistently exceed our clients' expectations by creating spaces that not only reflect their individual tastes and lifestyles but also offer lasting value, all while staying within the agreed budget. Nina and her dedicated team bring a wealth of creativity and expertise to every project, providing a fresh and thoughtful perspective that transforms interiors and truly brings your vision to life. We proudly offer two distinct types of design services; please see the details outlined below.

INTERIOR DESIGN WITH DIY SHOPPING

We design and manage every detail of your project, until it is time to make your purchases. That part will be up to you. The Interior Design with DIY Shopping service is perfect if you like handling some design aspects yourself.

THIS SERVICE INCLUDES

  • Complimentary free phone consultation

  • Design consultation in your project space 

  • Concept boards

  • Floor plan

  • Furniture plan

  • Finishes and paint selections

  • Shopping list with links and budget

  • Revisions

WHITE GLOVE INTERIOR DESIGN

Nina van Alphen Design will manage your entire project from concept to installation. Throughout the process, we will design your home together. We will manage purchasing and logistics for your project, including time management and budget. This service will be completed with styling and a reveal of your brand-new interior. 

THIS SERVICE INCLUDES: 

  • Schematic design | Digital image and textural mood boards | Concept | Space planning 

  • Contractor management | Bids

  • Design development | Product sourcing | 2D floor plan, elevations, and detailing | Finishes and paint selections

  • Procurement | Ordering, tracking & delivery coordination

  • Project management, timeline, check-ins with vendors, and in-home coordination

  • Installation and final reveal.

  • Please view a detailed outline of the WHITE GLOVE INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

DESIGN CONSULTATION PACKAGES

We offer additional design consultation packages. These meetings will be either virtual, or in person at the space you are looking to design.

VIRTUAL 60-MINUTE DESIGN QUESTIONS PHONE CONSULTATION

This 60-minute phone or zoom conversation will be all about you and your project. This is where we dive deep into your project. We recommend you write down a FAQ list before the appointment. In one hour, we will guide you through all your questions, from color consult to hardware or tile questions. 

DESIGNER FOR A DAY

This package is a 5-hour day led by you and your project. Choose your top priorities. We will come to your space and work through all your design issues or go home furnishings shopping with you.

PROJECTS

INTERIOR DESIGN FEES

Hourly | $150.00

Hourly Administration | $75.00

Hourly Travel > 20 miles | $75.00

Hourly Rendering & CAD Drawing | $150.00

PROCUREMENT FEES

Procurement Fee - Rugs | 35%

Procurement Fee - Furniture | 35%

Procurement Fee - Fine Art | 35%

Procurement Fee - Fabrics | 35%

Procurement Fee - Accessories | 35%

Retainer (Only for Interior Design Services) | $2,500

Reimbursable | At Cost

Storage | At Cost

Late Charge |10%

COMMERCIAL Please contact us.

HOW TO CREATE YOUR DESIGN BUDGET

Your interior design budget is a breakdown of what your money can buy you. As a rule of thumb, we suggest allocating 7-10% of the home's value towards your interior design expenses. This will give you a design with "Mid-range" products. If you're looking to add "Designer" level finishes, we recommend budgeting about 25% of the home's overall value. Please note that this budget does not include designer fees.

UNEXPECTED COST INTERIOR DESIGN

In the interior design business, our process is straightforward: we send a detailed proposal for a product, the client makes the payment, and then we place the order with the vendor. We always strive to provide our clients with a comprehensive cost overview for each item; however, there can be additional expenses that arise, such as storage fees, shipping charges, insurance costs, and occasional unexpected labor. To ensure full transparency, we want to make you aware of these possible extra costs upfront. It is important to anticipate these potential expenses so there are no surprises along the way. We value openness and honesty in our communication, and therefore, we believe it’s essential to clearly outline these additional costs from the beginning.

Shipping: Shipping is largely calculated by weight & distance.  If the vendor is unsure of how much the package will weigh until its packed up and ready to ship to you, shipping will usually be billed later.

Storage: The install should happen all at once, preferably while you're away so you can enjoy the impact of what the space looks like finished. Your new home furnishings have to spend time in storage until everything is in and ready to be installed.

Insurance: It's important to have insurance and to check with your insurance company and interior designer as to who is responsible at what time for that $25,000 antique screen you're having shipped from Europe.

Unexpected labor:  Sometimes, as interior designers, we simply can't foresee every detail in advance. Perhaps a problematic wall was cleverly hidden behind an artwork in the walk-through area or concealed beneath a layer of wallpaper. Maybe an antique screen requires some repair work, but it’s not immediately clear how extensive those repairs will be. Unexpected issues arise, and it’s essential to stay flexible and adaptable throughout the process.

Expected labor: Vendors don't know how much time and effort it'll take until they actually start the process. For example, restoration work or maybe the fabric needs knit-backing, perhaps a lamp needs powder-coating, or rewired.  Many of these things we can get estimates for, but until the work is completed it may not be possible to get an exact cost.

Minimum Fees: Sure, you can order a yard of fabric, but you'll see minimum fees if purchasing from a wholesaler and not reaching their minimum order requirements. Unfortunately, we see vendors providing quotes without this minimum fee, only to have it show up on the invoice when you are ready to purchase.

Rush fees: If you want to be at the front of the line, you'll have to pony up. That is a fact.

TIME TO MAKE THE FIRST STEP!

Please fill out the form below so we can get the process started! After you submit, we will set up a time for our free phone consultation. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

HOURLY APPROXIMATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN (SCHEMATIC AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT)

Interior Design Service under 50 square ft. (Small Powder Room, Secondary bathroom, Foyer) - Approximately 26 hours

Interior Design Service under 150 square ft. (Secondary bathroom, Study, Secondary bedroom) - Approximately 46 hours

Interior Design Service 150-300 square ft. Living Room (Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bedroom) - Approximately 56 hours

Interior Design Service 300 square ft. + or Kitchen (Great Room, Game Room, Media Room, Kitchen) - Approximately 86 hours

Project Administration per Room - Invoicing - Approximately 3-6 hours

Installation Day Small project 1-day large project - Approximately 3 days 8-24 hours

CONTRACTOR BIDDING PROCESS

Sending out plans and specifications, meeting with contractors on-site. (Timeline to get quotes back from the contractor: 2-3 weeks) - Approximately 12 hours (Depending on the size of Your renovation).

CONTRACTOR SUPERVISION

Approximately 1-2 hours per week