COMMERCIAL DESIGN SERVICES
Wellness-centered design has been gaining momentum due to the widely accepted fact that our living and workspaces can significantly influence our physical health as well as our emotional state of mind.
The increasing pace and stress of our modern life are contributing to the appeal of having environments that are decluttered, connect to our senses, and encourage relaxation and meaningful and productive experiences.
When looking at spaces, we don’t just look at the visual. We take a holistic approach appealing to the senses and think about it from the human context.
We are interested in creating environments that encourage you to see the beauty in slowing down, helping you to be more relaxed, in the moment and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
We create spaces that reflect your personality, surrounded by things you love, have a story, and designed for the life you live. We strive to affect people on an emotional level, to impact positively on their very being to live a more thoughtful and fulfilled life.
OUR PROCESS
1. Discovery Call
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Our process always starts with getting to know you, how you’d like to feel and function in the space, and the results you are looking for by working together. We discuss your design direction, style, scope, investment estimate, our process, and fees. This is the phase where you can share your dreams and goals for your environment.
2. In-Person Consultation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS AND DREAMS
This is where we learn more about each other and establish a visual dialogue of your style and aesthetic. We will take in your input and desires, consider the location and architecture of your home, and the needs of your family or business. We will envision your project from all angles to create an environment that speaks authentically to you, aiming to deliver beyond your expectations. During this phase, we will confirm the design direction, layout, and investment strategy of the project.
3. Concept Development
DETERMINING LOOK, FEEL, AND FUNCTION
This is where we dig into the details and the project comes to life. In this phase, we create a design presentation with 2 - 3 options for each space to fine-tune the desired and look and feel. Inspirational concepts are kept loose and not exact by focusing on the feelings we think your spaces need to evoke.
4. Furniture, Fixtures & Accessories
SOURCING PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS
With the final look and ideal space plan in hand, we start sourcing and shopping for all furnishings, fixtures, we will need for your new spaces. We will gather fabric, finishes, paint swatches, samples. We confirm pricing, timing, and delivery for your review and approval.
5. Product Orders
PURCHASES, DELIVERIES, AND INSTALLATION
The final phase is ordering! We can oversee and coordinate purchases, deliveries, and be onsite for installations to ensure the transformation is complete. Or, if you are DYI, we can provide contacts for you to complete on your own.
6. Final Walkthrough
USING YOUR PERSONALIZED SPACE
This is where we have a final walkthrough, ooh, and awe, and ensure you are delighted. From there, you sit back, relax, and reap the benefits of the transformation!
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YOU’RE IN GREAT HANDS WORKING WITH JOY.
Working with Joy Pontrello has been a great experience me. I met Joy on my yoga journey. As a fellow yogi, she truly values what is important in life. She has been remarkably supportive and compassionate while helping me gain focus and clarity in my life, figuring out what stands in my way and next steps to take to accomplish my goals. She is a great listener. I really felt heard, and that has been key to my trusting the coaching process. She has fantastic, creative ideas that I’ve found eye-opening, simple and practical. It’s amazing to me, looking back at the process, how someone could help me cut through the clutter to be able to visualize my key goals. It’s also amazing how making some undramatic, but substantial additions to my life are making such a big difference in how I feel about myself and how much more satisfied I feel with the direction my life is taking. I sit back and tell myself that just taking one step—in this case, beginning the coaching process—seems to open doors. Things began to fall into place largely because Joy is very in tune with the needs and inspiration of the moment. You’ll be in great hands working with her.