MicroDesign: Your Friend in Getting That Project Done ✔️
- Lisa Simopoulos
- Aug 22, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Imagine this: your living room furniture has never quite fit the space, and you're ready for a change but don't know where to begin. Or perhaps you're expecting your second child and want to transform your firstborn's room into a fun, 'big kid' space before the baby arrives. Maybe you're an empty-nester with ideas to repurpose rooms but struggle to visualize the outcome. If you're looking to refresh or update rooms in your home but can't seem to gain traction, our MicroDesign services might be the bridge to bringing your vision to life.
At Simopoulos Designs we know there are times when change of life events that require smaller touch projects with a shorter turn around time and our service- MicroDesign, just may be the perfect solution you are searching for. We are excited to extend our MicroDesign to those prospective clients who are:
a) geographically too far to provide in-person services to
b) feeling 'stuck' on what to do in a specific room and are wanting a 'designer' result.
c) wanting to invest in creating a well put together room but don't have the budget for full service design
d) confident in executing a design from a plan
MicroDesign IS
It is simply doing a project remotely where the we develop the best plan for your project sharing top techniques and insider knowledge by using our resources, technology, phone/Zoom meeting and good, old-fashioned forms. It is not for clients who want full service design but for those that have the extra time, have a bit of DIY in their blood, and don't mind managing a project on their own.
2 Package Options:
MicroDesign
This will lay the perfect groundwork and give you direction for completing your space. This package includes:
30 minute meeting with designer
concept design board
2D layout of the space
ideal furnishings layout with sizes
color story
shopping list
designer notations specific to your room
tips and tricks document for best install with helpful links.
MicroDesign+
Don't want to waste hours of your valuable time searching for furniture and accessories? Allow us to eliminate that hassle! This add-on includes everything great from MicroDesign PLUS:
3D rendering of the space
links to purchase all furnishings & accessories we select for specifically for you.
Our MicroDesign+ package is ideal for busy clients who don't have time to shop around, find the correct sizes and want a designer worthy, completed project in less time.
***Both services are packed full of great information with knowledge tailored to your unique space.***
Benefits of MicroDesign:
A professional eye on your space
Motivation/accountability to get the project done
Smaller investment & commitment level than a full scope project
Tips and resources from industry savvy designer
Control purchasing options
Implementing it on your own timeline
Quick turn around time
Curious about what a MicroDesign project looks like?
Here is a project from one of our awesome clients:
Case Study: Napa Living Room
Client Challenge:
Our clients purchased a beautiful winery with a Craftsman style home on the property in the Napa Valley area and were anticipating moving into it once their kids graduated from high school. In the interim, their plan was to rent it as a luxury airbnb and wanted the main living room to have a wow factor proportionate to the rest of the property. They needed a comfortable, cohesive area to gather around the fireplace, required seating at the dining table for 12, ideas for simple accessories to fill 15 shelves (that's a lot of shelves!), artwork to fill blank walls and general suggestions for the space.
Solution In Brief:
The large space posed a challenge due to its sheer size and the open truss ceiling that emphasized its vastness. We began by anchoring the living area with a large rug, which helped with sound dampening and distinguished the living from dining areas. The expansive room allowed for deep sofas, complemented by a console with two lamps on the visible side for keys and brochures. For the dining area, we chose a table fitting perfectly between two patio doors, seating twelve, and suggested a bench on the window side to maintain the view. We added a log holder near the fireplace and a 9' potted tree to fill the vaulted room visually. A 5' tall artwork over the mantle matched the room's scale, with additional areas identified for more art. We created their color story from existing elements like wood beams and plank flooring, adding bold colors reflecting the surrounding landscape.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
The client initially chose our MicroDesign package but soon opted for the Plus option to ensure durable materials and furnishings. She also wanted to expedite the project timeline, which she felt would be faster with our assistance than sourcing everything independently.
We appreciate that this opens up the ability to work with people we wouldn't ordinarily get to work with and have been privileged to engage in MicroDesign work ranging from Hawaii, Napa, Tahoe & San Diego and other areas- all from our home base nestled in the foothills of Northern California.
Ready to invest in finishing your space or just want to check out our MicroDesign package in more detail?
Lisa
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