Samantha Smith Designs

Let’s talk Full-Service design and renovation of a kitchen.
Hopefully, you’re getting the idea but let me break it down because a kit he requires a lot more…of everything…
Design: layouts, cabinetry and all details; plans are drawn, finish & fixture selections and procurement (and there are a lot of those in a ktichen!), construction management, installation, and styling of all the pretty details including window treatments and decorative touches.
Thinking about a kitchen renovation but feel overwhelmed just by all the decisions that would have to be made?
Full-service design might be the answer for you.

“So what does ‘full-service design’ mean?,” specifically in renovation?
I’m a visual learner, so I thought a week of examples would be the best way to explain it.
Let’s start with an easy one.
A living room / family room.
We redesigned the fireplace, mantle and built-ins to an updated, yet timeless, design that fit the property, the home and the homeowners style. We also got rid of the heavily faux finished walls that closed the space in and dated it drastically.
So where does the “full-service” part come in?
We started wiith design, drawing the plans, selecting all the finishes; we also managed the construction process, then we furnished the entire space with furniture, custom window treatments, rugs, lamps and even accessories, and finally, we installed it all! From furniture delivery and rug placement, down to styling the built-in shelves, and finding the perfect spot for the dog bed.
And all of these items, (ok not the dog bed, this time, because these sweet pups loved their current bed), were sourced, selected and purchased by SSD.
The home owner came home to a fully renovated, furnished, styled and ready-to-live-in home.
Full-Service indeed. 🤩

This bathroom that had not been touched since the early 80’s is proof that a smaller space does not have to mean less impactful design.