Capabilities

The MMIDG team utilizes the latest technologies available in the interior design industry to assist clients with visualizing designs. Gone are the days of relying solely on design boards.   3D Modeling, Rendering, Video Walk-Thru’s, and Virtual Reality, technologies take the design process to an entirely new level.

These digital techniques save time and money by assisting the client with visualization, finish selections and avoiding expensive construction mistakes. In addition, they enable the General Contractor to be quick, efficient, and cost effective with quoting and during construction and ensure the client gets the best possible end result.

Learn more about our 3D Capabilities  in Residential Interior Design and Commercial Interior Design.

All of our engagements begin with a site and project analysis phase.

We complete an assessment of the type of interior design project involved so we can create a comprehensive plan and project outline.  This includes understanding your vision, style, and budget.

We establish a timeline and hierarchy of elements that will change.

Some interior design and home renovation engagements require changes to the interior architecture.   Making changes to the interior architecture can  make a big impact in the home’s overall traffic flow, openness,  functionality of rooms, and of course aesthetics.

Changes to the interior architecture can include: Redesigning or changing the purpose of a room; manipulating a building’s spatial layout;  adding walls, partitions, ceiling plans and even floor levels; eliminating walls to open up floor plans.

Every project begins by measuring the existing space, and then preparing an AutoCAD drawing which details the location of walls, doors, windows, cabinets, etc.  Our team then critically evaluates the existing space versus the client’s needs and vision for their new space.  This is a big-picture analysis, where various options are considered by making changes within the AutoCAD layout.

Considerations include improved use of space within existing rooms, relocating rooms, structural and architectural improvements, style, budgets, and other design elements.

After we have met with the client, completed the site analysis, and understand the feasibility of changes to the interior architecture, our team moves to the conceptual design phase.

Key inputs to the process include the client’s wants, needs, lifestyle and priorities.  We use these inputs to create the interior design concepts that are presented to the client.  These conceptual interior designs are unique for each and every client and can include everything from spacial layout, architectural changes, paint colors, furniture, floors, fabrics, cabinets, countertops, accessories and more.

An accurate and current scaled floor plan is crucial for almost any size project. The plan allows for our interior designers to see the scope of the project, any limitations, and explore opportunities.  It is far less expensive to make changes at this stage of an interior design project rather than after construction begins.

Accurate plans are the foundation of many layers of planning and enable effective communication between the client, the interior designer, suppliers and all sub-contractors involved.

Planning a space by using the latest technology and CAD programs is an important part of the professional interior design process. Time spent in this planning phase is time well spent!

Working through the furnishing layouts digitally, allows our interior designers and clients to effortlessly make changes.  It not only facilitates creativity but also saves time and expense by making design changes before construction begins, thereby avoiding costly errors.

From these CAD drawings, we can provide 3D renderings.  Be sure to look at our examples of 3D renderings (link will open in new window).

Artwork and accessories are an important factor to ensure you achieve the desired look and style.

Many factors go into selecting artwork and accessories that give you that “pop”.  Scale, colors, finishes, arrangement, grouping, and style can make the whole process a bit intimidating.

MMIDG can help you select these important elements and ensure they are installed properly to achieve the desired look.

We know the process of making your selections can be daunting.  Marta and her team help make this process much easier.  We have curated a large network of resources and suppliers over the years and we know which ones to turn to for each project to help clients make the best choices for all aspects of your design.

We present you with options we believe will work.  Upon approval of selected items, we provide detailed specifications to builders, subcontractors, and architects to ensure efficient and smooth implementation.

Colors and finishes likely cover the largest area of the space.  Floors, ceilings, and walls need to all play well together to achieve the desired style. Selecting palettes and colors is often intimidating to many.

The MMIDG team brings their knowledge to the table and actually help make this process of selecting colors not only easy, but actually fun!  This saves time and helps ensure an ideal outcome for a color scheme that compliments other factors that might be involved in the space.

Unique, one of a kind furniture pieces often add that finishing touch to a space. Most often we find just the right selections from our network of suppliers.

But occasionally, when a situation calls for a unique piece, we turn to our network of quality craftsmen to get the job done.  Skilled at the art of creating unique pieces in shape, style, form, length, width, height, fabric, trim, or finish.

Skilled craftsmen they are and they never disappoint!

There are so many amazing options for window treatments today.  It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices in the design and functional aspects.  Marta and her team walk clients through the selection process to ensure we bring together the best in both form and function for all your windows.

We consider the key elements of privacy, sound, light diffusion, heat reflection, softness, technology, and of course the visual and aesthetic components each room needs. We can sketch unique designs for each individual project.

We also ensure precise measurements and professional installation.

Lighting can completely change the look of a space.  And there’s no doubt that selecting lighting has become a bit more complicated.  This is mainly due to the many, many lighting options available.  Technology and automation now play a strong role in lighting considerations today …  in commercial environments and home environments.

Different areas in a space require different types of lighting.  The MM Interior Design Group team stay up to date on the latest lighting technology, energy efficient fixtures and products.   This enables the team to provide you with an effective design plan for custom lighting for each room.

Installation is most definitely the “last mile” in an interior design engagement … but certainly one that is most critical.

A typical project brings together many trades, skill sets, suppliers, and sub-contractors.   Ensuring clear communication and smooth execution among all involved is key to success.

Our team visits the job site regularly to check on the progress. Doing this allows us to ensure the design concept is being carried through correctly, catch mistakes early, and help avoid costly and untimely revisions.